Alyssa Lee Photography

Tiny Heirloom Inc.

Aurélien Vivier © 2016 Houzz

Creative shelving above the stairs adds entryway storage in a fresh way.

Sophie Mutevelian

Pepper Watkins

Packing a lot of function into a small space requires ingenuity and skill, exactly what was needed for this one-bedroom gut in the Meatpacking District. When Axis Mundi was done, all that remained was the expansive arched window. Now one enters onto a pristine white-walled loft warmed by new zebrano plank floors. A new powder room and kitchen are at right. On the left, the lean profile of a folded steel stair cantilevered off the wall allows access to the bedroom above without eating up valuable floor space. Beyond, a living room basks in ample natural light. To allow that light to penetrate to the darkest corners of the bedroom, while also affording the owner privacy, the façade of the master bath, as well as the railing at the edge of the mezzanine space, are sandblasted glass. Finally, colorful furnishings, accessories and photography animate the simply articulated architectural envelope. Project Team: John Beckmann, Nick Messerlian and Richard Rosenbloom Photographer: Mikiko Kikuyama © Axis Mundi Design LLC

Custom designed bank of drawers which fits tightly under the stairs making great storage space! Melanie Rebane Photography

photo:SAKAI Koji・TAKASHI Osugi

We built this adorable playhouse under the staircase to help store toys and create a play area for the kids. It was important to our clients to have the basement not feel like a basement. We accomplished this by keeping the trim white, adding custom bookcases and installing a wood plank tile throughout. PC: Spacecrafting Photography

Pol Viladoms

This beautiful, hand-made custom wine cabinet takes advantage of the unused space under the stairs. Insulated glass doors with brushed stainless trim and pole handles offer modern appeal to the room. Metal racking holds bottles securely in place while two Wine Mate Cooling Systems ensure the entire collection is stored at the right temperature and humidity. By Vinotemp International