Two custom designed loft beds carefully integrated into the bedrooms of an apartment in a converted industrial building. The alternate tread stair was designed to be a perfect union of functionality, structure and form. With regard to functionality, the stair is comfortable, safe to climb, and spatially efficient; the open sides of the stair provide ample and well-placed grip locations. With regard to structure, the triangular geometry of the tread, riser and stringer allows for the tread and riser to be securely and elegantly fastened to a single, central, very minimal stringer. Project team: Richard Goodstein, Joshua Yates Contractor: Perfect Renovation, Brooklyn, NY Millwork: cej design, Brooklyn, NY Photography: Christopher Duff

An used closet under the stairs is transformed into a beautiful and functional chilled wine cellar with a new wrought iron railing for the stairs to tie it all together. Travertine slabs replace carpet on the stairs. LED lights are installed in the wine cellar for additional ambient lighting that gives the room a soft glow in the evening. Photos by: Ryan Wilson

All Glass Wine Room utilizing the space under the all glass railing. Ultra Clear Frameless Glass lets the Vintage View Label forward wine racking the star of the show!

This under stair storage was built for toy storage. The clients plans to use plastic bins in the pull outs. All hardware is soft close with under mount drawer slides and concealed hinges.

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Example of a mid-sized trendy wine cellar design in New York with display racks

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Mid-sized trendy slate floor wine cellar photo in New York with display racks

While the basic elements of the original stairs remain the same the addition of a window and built-in bookcase as well as a new paint job give these stairs a nice makeover. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography

Example of a mid-sized beach style wooden l-shaped staircase design in San Diego with painted risers

We have gotten many questions about the stairs: They were custom designed and built in place by the builder - and are not available commercially. The entry doors were also custom made. The floors are constructed of a baked white oak surface-treated with an ebony analine dye. The stair handrails are painted black with a polyurethane top coat. Photo Credit: Sam Gray Photography

A built-in space under the stairs provides room for storage while also concealing the server rack that runs the home's systems. Photographer: Tyler Chartier

This beautiful, hand-made custom wine cabinet takes advantage of the unused space under the stairs. Insulated glass doors with brushed stainless trim and pole handles offer modern appeal to the room. Metal racking holds bottles securely in place while two Wine Mate Cooling Systems ensure the entire collection is stored at the right temperature and humidity. By Vinotemp International

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Photo of a mediterranean full sun landscaping in San Francisco.

One-of-a-kind and other very rare plants are around every corner. The view from any angle offers something new and interesting. The property is a constant work in progress as planting beds and landscape installations are in constant ebb and flow.

lynnlandscapedesign.com - Back yard shade garden using classic garden favorites, including Hydrangea, Heliotrope and Ajuga. A path from the pergola leads to a tennis court behind the trees. Working with the arborist employed to maintain the oaks on the 4 acre property, care was taken to plant and irrigate in such a way as to protect the mature trees.

Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern home zen garden under floating stairs. Photo by William MacCollum.
This is an example of a small asian partial sun courtyard gravel and stone fence landscaping in Los Angeles.

A steep hillside is turned into a lush landscape using salvias, ornamental grasses, pomegranates and other easy care plants.
Photo of a traditional hillside stone landscaping in San Francisco.

Banyon Tree Design created a new front entry from the sidewalk to the front steps of this new contemporary home. The rockery was renovated with plants highlighting colors of the architecture.

The space under the stairs was utilized as storage/display drawers and shelves for the living room.
Living room - traditional living room idea in Jackson

Inspiration for a small eclectic built-in desk light wood floor, brown floor and wood wall home office library remodel in Other with brown walls and no fireplace