One space-saving trick is to use the area under a staircase - including the steps themselves - as storage. This might not ...

he added a pine-paneled staircase lined with storage closets that visually blend into the rest of the room. “Those doors under the stairs hide the printer and all sorts of files and samples ...

For a more cohesive look, finish the drawer fronts to match your existing staircase ... recommends using flat, rolling storage bins or dedicated under-bed shoe organizers with compartments ...