Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Keep the Space Under Your Stairs Performing for You

    If you’re searching for a bit more storage in your home you may want to consider putting the space under your stairs to work. This spot in the house may be the prime location to add shelving, cabinetry, or customized storage. Our favorite ways to use this space include:

    Contemporary Staircase by Los Angeles Interior Designers & Decorators ACRE Goods + Services via Houzz
    • Adding open shelving- Open shelving can be added to any space and within any dimensions. Before you finalize the shelving installation make sure you determine exactly what you plan to store to make sure the dimensions are accurate.
    Keep the Space Under Your Stairs Performing for You
    Beach Style Staircase by Chicago Interior Designers & Decorators Tom Stringer Design Partners via Houzz
    • Installing pull-out cabinets- Rolling cabinets will add plenty of storage space while still maintaining a sleek appearance. Consider adding pull-out cabinets designed for shoe storage, winter coats, or pet essentials.
    Keep the Space Under Your Stairs Performing for You
    Traditional Home Office by Toronto Photographers Leslie Goodwin Photography via Houzz
    • Creating a mini-study- A narrow desk fits perfectly under many staircases. You can put this space to even better use by creating a technology hub for the entire family. Place your wi-fi router, printer, and a mobile charging station under the stairs to keep all of your technology needs in one space.

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  • Higher Light: Interior Transom Windows

    Transom windows are a lovely historical detail with an interesting history of practical purpose. Before the advent of air conditioning, transom windows were an innovative design feature that allowed for cross ventilation between rooms. Typically, transom windows could be opened and closed using a long metal rod. There were also styles that opened on a…

  • Chic Simplicity: A Black and White Bathroom

    The black and white bathroom is a design classic that always feels fresh. The simplicity of black and white allows for endless experimentation with color and texture to make your space feel distinct and memorable. The walls in a black and white bathroom are an interesting place to explore the use of patterned wallpaper, particularly…

  • Hot Ideas for the Hearth: Custom Fireplace Designs

    As autumn settles in, the age-old custom of gathering around a glowing fire becomes ever more appealing. The fireplace in your home can be a conversational centerpiece with the right application of design skill and imagination. Your fireplace should reflect the overall look and feel of your home, whether traditional, modern, or somewhere in between….

  • Empty-Nesters Purchase Cottage with Downsizing In Mind

    Interested in downsizing? A soon-to-be empty nester couple fell in love with this delightful cottage and purchased the home with downsizing in mind. As the renovation project started, it turned into a labor of love for the couple as they envisioned it as their beach-style retirement home. The small corner lot on Belle Island in the Rowayton section…