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If you are thinking of putting any pictures on the wall going up the stairs, remember to secure them to the wall, not just hang theming a pin, as shoulders WILL knock them off at some stage. I know, I've been there!

How about replacing the balustrade with glass...

Like this...

@house lizard. We're thinking carpet and we are thinking of doing under stairs storage. Our budget is small :(@ Oakland's we wouldn't be able to afford that. Ideas on wall colours etc would be great

Carpet on the stairs will help with sound! But if stairs are good enough, just paint them all white! Add a stencil on the riser - numbers or a saying is always fun...or even add family member names.

Do you like bold colors? If so, the handrail wall could be a green apple. Something that works w the pretty stain glass.

Also upstairs, there looks to be space to make that a built in bookcase.

As for under the stairs, you can take out studs but you can build deep shelves and give it a stair step look. If you have large gym bags, make some large enough to fit sliding them in.

Whenever we put in storage like that, we add plugs for iPads and cellphones. Easy way to remember to charge them!

Also, a narrow bench on wall opposite storage will help w putting on shoes.

Thank you so much @house lizard