Waukesha Lower Level

A cellar so goodThe architect of the house, Brillo Home Improvements, has managed to fit in a wine rack, a fridge, a black granite sink and cupboards in that tiny space beneath the small staircase. The puck lights highlight the stacked-stone wall and warm, wooden cladding while the fish hooks and wall art remind us of the interior of a rustic ranch. Tip: Wine needs to be kept in a temperature-controlled area. Hence, it’s best advised to seek help from a wine company or a sommelier.

stairs in the breezeway to 2nd bedroom

Open feeling. Wine storage under stairs.