Just because you want to use the space below the stairs, do not just add drawers or shelfs unless you reaalllyyy need it. I would suggest go for adding something green to your house. Its healthy by adding air purifying plants. These plants are nowadays available in most of the nurseries and moreover Green patch in the house gives a beautiful look to the house and is also good for eyes ( the green color). Below are few picture to motivate you for Green patch or Indoor garden.

Hi, Ours is a south facing plot 20*50. We are planning to have skylight as all three sides (east, west and north) are houses with no gap(except in East for 3fts). Heard that skylight in Chennai summer will be a big trouble. So we thought of constructing a shed over the skylight to avoid heat Planning for the glass size 2*5. 1. Any advice/suggestions on that 2. If it's is ok to install, kindly refer good brand of glass and people who can do it perfectly. 3. Also heard, it causes leakage in ten years. Is it true?

Pankaj, Why do you think brown glass is needed ? A translucent glass should be fine as well as the window is quite small . Practically, it might not be a lot different. Thanks, Nitin Cornerstone Designs, Bangalore

I want to install false ceiling where I have walls with skylight upto the level of beam