Manhattan Micro-loft by Specht Architects, Image by Taggart Sorensen.

It's time to get creative by using the empty space beneath the stairs that usually gets ignored during a renovation.

Storage is sometimes hard to come by and the potential is huge. Go for pull-out drawers or opening cupboards. You can personalise it to fit the style of your home, plus your lifestyle.

Get in touch with a local building professional and talk about the best way to design and fit cupboards underneath your stairs at home.

For more information, visit the Specht Harpman website.

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