1Vintage Cabinet
DAVID TSAY Tuck a beautiful cabinet under your stairs for a storage option that is as purposeful as it is gorgeous. An area rug and cozy armchair create a space you can lounge in as well.
SHOP THROW BLANKETS
2Kitchen Pantry
DAVID TSAY Transform your staircase space into a quaint pantry, ideal for storing all your dry goods, baking ingredients, and more behind a sliding barn door.
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3Home Office
EMILY FOLLOWILL No designated home office in your house? No problem. Turn the unused space under the stairs into a cozy home office.
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4Hidden Playroom
Sarah Elliott Create a hidden alcove in a playroom by turning the space under the stairs into a secret room for your kids.
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5Closet Door Painting
Douglas Friedman Turn a closet under the stairs into an artistic opportunity by decking it out with a custom mural, or even chalkboard paint for some versatile art.
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6Doghouse
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7Playhouse
Thrifty & Chic Transform a basement corner into an imaginative place for kids to play.
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8Reading Nook
Fill it with plush pillows and a blanket, and you'll never want to leave.
9Pet Kennel
Ethan Abramson Keep your pets out of trouble when they're at home alone with this neat space designed just for them.
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10Home Office
Sage Design Studio, Inc. 11Bookshelves
Level Building Projects Showcase your collection of books, knick knacks, or antiques with this smart storage solution.
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12Pantry
If your kitchen cabinets don't offer enough room for your cookware and food storage needs, then consider this inventive idea.
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13Wine Cellar
While many homeowners shell out a ton of money to install an expensive basement wine cellar, you can skip the hassle (and high cost) with this clever hack instead.
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14Library
Perfect for bookworms, you'll feel delighted every time you walk by and see the shelves filled with your favorite reads.
15Coat Closet
Make your entryway feel larger by eliminating the need for a bulky, protruding armoire and install a sleek coat closet under your stairs instead.
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16Drawers
Tom Stringer Design Partners Use these extra compartments for whatever your family needs, like a place to store craft supplies, sports equipment, or kitchenware.
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17Seating Area
Buff Strickland Take a cue from Joanna Gaines and use this spot to create a relaxing mini-library, just for you! Or if your home doesn't have a formal living room, you can also use it as an area to host guests and relax with friends.
See more from Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia House B&B.
18Powder Room
Courtesy of My Bespoke Room Ltd. With just enough space for a sink and toilet, this nook easily transforms into a small bathroom.
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19Mudroom Storage
Installing cubbies, hooks, and shelves is the easiest way to upgrade this area into a storage unit, which is perfect for housing kids' jackets, school supplies, and sports equipment.
20Wet Bar
Courtesy of Cortney Bishop For the homeowner that loves to entertain, impress your guests with a bar nestled just beneath the stairs. It beats a simple bar cart any day!
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Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.
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