The triangular space under the staircase is called the spandrel, and homeowners often overlook it. If you want more space or storage for your home, this space under your stairs is perfect for creative and functional uses, which can transform your house into a better home.
If you live in a two-story house and lot for sale in Lessandra Monticello, here are some ideas on how you can convert the spandrel at your home so that you will have a functional and creative space to utilize.
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You can install cabinets and drawers on the space under your stairs and use them as your storage. It can be a storage for your shoes, your children’s toys, and it can even be your secret pantry where you can store your snacks and other food items, as well as some of your large cooking pots and pans.
If the space under your stairs is quite spacious, you may consider building an indoor playhouse in that space, especially if you have kids. This space will be their safe playground indoors if it's raining outside, and it would be unsafe for your kids to play on the outdoor playground in your community. To make your kid’s playroom cozier, don’t forget to install lights and a few pillows. It is also a perfect place to keep your kids’ toys to minimize clutter.
If you work remotely at home and don’t have a room, you can convert it into a home office; you can use the space under your stairs to convert into your home office. Add some shelves on the wall, then add a flat workspace where you can set up your workspace, office chair, and other supplies. Make sure to install proper lighting and have ample shelves under your table or on your sides for your paperwork and other working materials.
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One way to creatively utilize the space under your stairs in your home at Lessandra Monticello in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, is installing alcove shelves. There, you can display different photos, mementos, and other home decorative items you want to display.
The spandrel is also a perfect place to display your wine and liquor collection. You may install a shelf, cabinet, and drawers to hold your wine and other alcoholic beverages, including your shot glasses and wine glasses. The top of your drawer can be a modestly sized table where you can prepare your drink or add one to two bar stools so that you can drink then and there.
If you want to give your pet a spacious room inside your home, the space under your stairs is a perfect place for them to stay. You can build a pet house underneath your stairs. You can put their beds, toys, food, and water dishes there. You can also add a gate or door to have their privacy during their quiet time.
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The limited space under your stairs is a great place to set up a mini library and a reading nook. You can install cabinets or shelves under your stairs to place your books and magazines. You may also include a cushioned bench with throw pillows and ample lights to create your reading nook at home.
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