Top tip
MAXIMISE STORAGE
Straight flights of stairs located against a wall provide handy space below. To optimise its usefulness, consider pull-out units that will prevent items getting lost at the back, especially under the lower steps. Alternatively, use the space for a home office with a built-in desk, calling in an electrician to fit the necessary sockets.
The staircase can feel as if it’s a part of your home that’s hard to change. And if you don’t live in a property with grand proportions, you might not see its potential