Here's a roundup of clever ideas for the underused space under a stairway.

Above: Wood storage from London-based Michaelis Boyd Associates.

Above: A London mews house via Dwell.

Above: Architect Jerome Buttrick of Buttrick Wong Architects created a sleek bar in this Palo Alto house.

Above: A bar by architect David Sarti, via Dwell.

Above: Vertical shelves provide extra storage opportunities for unwieldy items like oversize books and framed prints.

Above: London-based Domane interior design group tucked appliances under the staircase in this flat.

Above: A traditional built-in closet, via Living Etc.

Above: A space for pet bowls and leash; via Indenfor.

Above: Vitsoe shelving system, via Flickr.

Above: Stockholm architects Sandell Sandberg built a trio of geometrically precise closets under this stairway.

Above: A salvaged door adds character to this all-white space spotted on Marie Claire Maison.

Above: Storage opportunities abound under this stairway from Splyce.

Above: A bank of Shaker-inspired drawers from Flickr.

Above: A staircase by Treviso, Italy–based MN*LS creative consultancy.

Above: Open and closed storage, via Lake Flato Architects.

Above: A full bath tucked under a stairwell.

Above: Clever storage under the stairs; via Iremonya.