Staircase, Wood Tread, and Metal Railing In a family home in Mill Valley, California, Lauren Goldman of l’oro designs kept her clients’ goals of “modern yet accessible” in mind while also looking for opportunities to add functionality. This proved successful when she discovered that the empty space under the steel-and-glass stair landing was the perfect scale for children to sit and read under. The team was inspired to create a kid-sized library, turning a useless space into a perfectly cozy reading nook.  Photo 10 of 18 in 18 Smart and Surprising Under-Stair Storage Solutions from Thoughtful Design Details Warm Up a Modern Family Home in Northern California

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In a family home in Mill Valley, California, Lauren Goldman of l’oro Designs transformed the empty space under a steel-and-glass staircase landing into a cozy library and reading nook for the residents’ young children.