A colourful family in need of a clever storage solution

The brief was to design something that would be practical and become a feature of the home.

Our solution was to utilise the unusable space under the stairs and create cabinetry incorporating cupboards and drawers to make this area usable. We used slats of blackbutt timber, similar to the flooring, to wrap the storage unit from top to bottom and utilised the gaps in the timber to bring colour into the unit. This client loved Missoni, so we took inspiration from her incredible wardrobe and brought those colours into her living area. 

As the staircase above the unit was no longer a floating staircase, we needed to address what could be done to improve the look of the stairs at the entry to the home. Our solution was to block off the underside of each step and place LED lighting at each. The effect is wonderful and warm and makes a real statement as you enter this family's home. 

This project was shortlisted in the 32nd Annual Dulux Colour Awards 2018.

Photographer: Courtney King