Ideas for empty space above stairs
Gemma Burton
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
We're in a new build property and storage is down to the bare minimum! We have a massive area above the stairs which seems like a waste. I don't think shelves or any kind of storage would be possible, so I'm looking for anyone's ideas on what to do with it! Whether it be some wallpaper/mirror, I just cant picture anything! Thanks in advance.
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PROThe Luxury Code
6 years agoI would definitely suggest going for some interesting lighting that would hang in front of this wall, and paint the wall a slightly different hue to really make a statement/feature of it!
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Comments (4)If it's done smartly, shelves and doors won't necessarily make the space feel closed in. You could have a built-in seating/platform with a couple of shelves above, or all shelves for different functions, maybe a small home office...? Or you could have a slim mirror (in the space between the door and top of stairs, and then just hooks for the little one(s) coats, rucksacks, etc. Or if you want storage, you could have cupboards recessed so they don't close off the front. Or, why not a small fancy bar? :))...See MoreTo panel or not?
Comments (21)Hi Marie. It's difficult to tell how wide the room is but a round table could work at the foot of the stairs. Dress with a large bowl and plants/flowers etc. you could also try hanging 3 chandeliers or pendants down the hall. I would also have either 2 matching consoles opposite each other by the front door or keep your existing and add some seating opposite to create symmetry. I think if you were to dress the console with bigger items it would stand out more ie ginger jars on the bottom shelf, classic urns, plants etc on the top. Once you've got the basics done and budget permits, you can add further floor standing decorative pieces, a small chair etc. I think you definitely need some tall art by the front door though or even mirrors if you're not keen to add art...See MoreNeed some ideas for my bathroom
Comments (13)East Kent Eco - again thank you for your input. As a pro I wonder if you could offer your thoughts on a couple of scenarios 1 - Leave bath where it is - what would be involved in moving the shower 4-6 inches to the centre of the bath? I did consider the P shaped bath and will consider your suggestion for a shorter bath to allow room for the toilet, but I currently had to put in a door stop to protect the shower door from the entrance door handle and I would be concerned about a rounded door being even closer. If I left the bath where it is I have a couple of options, turning the toilet and cistern 90 degrees to the adjoining wall - see above for the considerations there, or I have also considered switching the toilet and sink. I would put the sink facing the wall where the cistern currently is have a large-ish vanity from the base of the bath to the wall, and the if the toilet was where the sink is it would not interfere with the doors for the hot press as the seat would be considerably lower than the sink is currently thus giving me the better access I want. In this scenario the main issue for me would be the toilet would be facing the entrance door, a bit unsightly but if it gave me the space I want I think I could live with the compromise. 2 - A bit more involved, but I have also considered moving the bath sideways along the short length of the room, shower end over the space where the cistern is currently and moving the sink and toilet to the space where the bath is currently. I think this would allow me room for a vanity and maybe also a tall storage cupboard for the towels and linens currently in the hot press. The obvious concern with this is the shower spray in the direction of the hot press, if I got the storage I needed elsewhere in the bathroom I wouldn't be concerned about those getting wet, but would want to ensure I don't end up with a leak over the stairs. Access would also be an issue if repairs were required for the shower pump or the hot water system. You would have to step into the bath to gain access. Is there a solution to waterproof the cupboard?...See MoreGemma Burton
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whippet girl
6 years agoThe Luxury Codes idea for a pendant light is practical and makes an asset of the space. Hook an extension cable to bring the light over. Just the first image I found on Pinterest, so not the right size, but this demonstrates the idea.
PROSUN STUDIO.London - Glassworks and Prints
6 years agoJuliet Docherty
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Laura Thomas
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6 years ago Gemma Burton
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6 years agoWe incorporated the space in to a bedroom at our daughter's house. It had a small built in cupboard next to it, and when the space was opened up, it made room for storage, and, at the moment a baby changing area. This will then be amended at a later date to a cabin bed.
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SUN STUDIO.London - Glassworks and Prints
6 years agoWe be had a job where we out really interesting backlit mirror feature with shelves - so is eye pleasing and useful!)
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MBH Carpentry and Joinery Ltd.
6 years ago Gemma Burton
6 years agothe shower is fixed to the external wall, not the wardrobe wall. Think it’ll have to be some wall art of some sort then.
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MBH Carpentry and Joinery Ltd.
6 years ago Gemma Burton
6 years agoTristan O'Dwyer
3 years agoBit late to the party. This needs a lot of tidying up, but thought I'd see if in principle the dead space above stairs could be used to store a bike. Found a pulley on Amazon that does the trick. Just need to secure it better, tidy it up, and maybe get some lighting in there too.
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