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  • 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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  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…