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Clever Uses to Utilize the Unused Space Underneath the Stairs!

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty East Valley-Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Have you ever wondered what you can do with some of the unused space located underneath your stairs?  The ideas below are not only clever, but will add character AND, in some cases, storage space to your stairs!  Transforming your unused space underneath your stairs may be a simple project that an experienced handy person can take on, or it may require the need to hire a contractor. We hope this blog post on how to utilize the unused space underneath the stairs will give you some fabulous ideas for your home!

Wine Storage

If you are a lover of wine, what better way to store your bottles than to build a wine "cellar" into your stairs?  Not only will you have a lot of space to work with, but you can also create a beautiful focal point that will add depth and color (from the wine labels) to what was a plain wall! 
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Basement/Rec Room
 If you have a basement or a rec room, below is a clever way to add STORAGE to the unused space underneath the stairs! Add cubes with baskets for instant "toy collectors".  Another great idea for that unused space underneath the stairs is to build a bar for entertaining! The ideas are endless.  Here are a list of basement homes for sale under $500,000 in Gilbert, AZ!
 
 
 
Reading Nook/Office Space
We love the next two ideas on clever ideas to utilize the unused space underneath the stairs.  A quaint reading nook is not only cozy, but the perfect spot to dive into a book.  Not enough rooms for your office?  Create one using the unused space underneath the stairs!
 
 
Children's Nook or Play Areas
Children LOVE nooks and play areas where they can escape to their own quiet sanctuary. Play areas, study areas, tv nook, art corner...the possibilities for ideas for the unused space under your stairs are great!
 
 
 
Wet Bars
Enough said, LOL! If you love to entertain, then turn that unused space underneath your stairs into a mini-bar.  Stock it with your favorite spirits and invite your friends over.  They will love it!
 
 
Bookcases
Even with the use of electronic reading devises, may of us still love to flip the pages of a book. Display your books in a bookshelf built into the unused space underneath the stairs and showcase the pretty colors of the spine of the book.  The statement it will make is breathtaking!
 
 
 
Storage

You can never have to much storage.  Extra linens, toys, photo albums, business documents and files, winter clothing...they all can be tucked away and hidden in cabinets and drawers you can build into the unused space underneath the stairs. 

 
 
 
A Place for Fido or Fluffy

Last, but not least, this is our absolute favorite idea for that unused space underneath the stairs! A place for your dog or cat to sleep and eat! We have seen some elaborate ideas on how to create a built-in kennel for your pets.  Below are the two we loved the most.