""Under most stairwells, there's a hollow wall," Gaines said in a recent Facebook video. "And this is a really good example of [something that] doesn't require a lot of money or thought, but you can really add value and story to your space by simply cutting out - correctly - what's underneath the stairs, creating bookshelves, more storage, or even like we have ...this little reading nook.""
"Gaines knocked out the drywall under the stairs to install built-in drawers and a daybed for reading on (similar to this $400 DIY update!). This upgrade could also serve as a makeshift mudroom, with gloves, hats, and shoes stored in the drawers. In the Instagram caption, Gaines adds, "All the things you could create under the dead space of your stairs: reading nook, bookshelves/library, coffee bar, desk/office nook, toy storage, Etc. etc!!""
An often-overlooked hollow wall beneath stairwells can become functional and decorative by cutting out the area properly to create bookshelves, storage, or a reading nook. Removing drywall under stairs allows installation of built-in drawers and a daybed that doubles as storage and seating, and can function as a makeshift mudroom for gloves, hats, and shoes. Other possibilities include a coffee bar, desk or office nook, and toy storage. Updating the stair railing to reflect personal style can enhance the entrance; designs can draw on vintage ski-chalet motifs for a cohesive mountain-house aesthetic.
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