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Under-Stair Storage Renovation | Custom Joinery & Staircase Upgrade in Melbourne

Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Investment Range: Mid to High-End Residential Scope
Scope Level: Mid-Level
Timeline: 4–6 months

This under-stair renovation in Melbourne transformed an unused void into a fully integrated custom joinery feature within a contemporary family home. The objective was to maximise storage capacity while elevating the architectural presence of the entry sequence.

The scope included bespoke cabinetry fabrication, concealed drawers and cupboard systems, and full wall cladding in blackbutt timber slats aligned with the existing flooring. Colour detailing was introduced between slats to personalise the joinery without compromising structural clarity. As part of the intervention, the staircase was re-engineered with enclosed risers and integrated LED lighting to rebalance visual weight and improve circulation safety.

The result is a custom storage renovation in Melbourne that enhances spatial efficiency, lighting performance and material continuity while contributing long-term value to the overall residential asset. The project was recognised in the 32nd Annual Dulux Colour Awards.

A wooden sideboard with books, flower vase, and decorative items against a white wall with a large abstract painting, next to a wooden slatted wall and staircase.
Interior view of a modern room with wooden furniture, a large abstract painting, and a slanted wall with a closet containing handbags and accessories.
Living room with a wooden dresser, a black lamp, a white potted plant, a wall-mounted TV, a wooden slatted room divider, a white toy car on hardwood floor, and a black wall with hats and a red handbag hanging, with a woman walking up a staircase in t
A modern wooden-coat storage with sneakers and colorful hanging bags, next to a white and brown toy car on a wooden floor, with a large abstract painting and a black lamp on a wooden sideboard
Open drawer containing a silver helmet with yellow caution tape, a green dinosaur-themed lunchbox, and a blue camouflage backpack, with a wooden floor and wooden desk above.
Close-up of a wooden wall with horizontal slats painted in various colors, including blue, purple, red, and orange.
Modern staircase with wooden steps and LED lighting, railing, and shoes at the bottom, inside a contemporary home.
Wooden staircase with illuminated under treads and a pair of high-heeled shoes on the bottom step, leading up in a modern, well-lit interior.

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