18 Smart and Surprising Under-Stair Storage Solutions

"Life is too short for beige," was the guiding motto for homeowners Tamsen Chislett and Max Lines, who tasked Office S&M cofounder Catrina Stewart with renovating their Victorian terrace in London. "The name of the project, MO-TEL, is linked to this sense of escapism," says the architect, who added blue-painted doors and bright-red knobs to a bold pantry setup beneath the pink-and-yellow banister. Bonus: The clients’ son also loves to play hide-and-seek in the vibrant cupboard.