What dead spaces in your home stay neglected for years as you don’t know what to do with them? Behind the door nooks, under the window space, staircase landing? The last point is often not discussed even as it seems that you can’t place anything there. But that’s not true, a stair landing can become a very cozy space or a functional one. How? Here are some ideas.
Reading Nooks
The most popular idea is organizing a reading nook on the landing. You will need a usual or built-in windowsill that will double as a daybed, a loveseat or bench. Then you will need bookshelves, and these can be built-in or you can hang some ledges. Add pillows and a blanket and voila!
This is a large bookcase, you will only need to add some chair or loveseat here.
This built-in bench can hide some objects inside, and built-in shelves also provide storage space.
This is a perfect place for a reading nook: a large bay window gives light for reading and invites with its windowsill, and built-in shelves hold all the books.
This is a small reading area that is cleverly built-in, so it doesn't prevent people from going further.
This is a gorgeous reading nook made of built-in bookshelves and a small seat at the window.
Sitting Space
Whether you don’t enjoy reading or don’t need a reading nook, you can just make a seat. The idea is the same: a built-in windowsill or a usual one transformed into a cool daybed. This daybed may hide a radiator or provide hidden storage space. Such nooks are extremely inviting for both people and pets.
A small upholstered bench and a plant will create an elegant space on the landing.
This minimalist black bench hides a radiator and the black pendant lamps echo with it.
This lovely built-in seat with pillows makes up a cool nook for reading and not only.
This large landing is turned into a sitting zone with a bench and a tree.
This is an elegant sitting nook with a chair, a tree and some stylish wall decor.
This large landing is a whole sitting area with a chair, decor and a plant.
This corner window seat is done with mattresses, pillows and is a very inviting space to have a nap.
A couple of folding stools and a potted plant make the landing more welcoming.
This windowill with pillows is like a bench, and lamps around will cozy up this nook at night.
A couple of lanterns, a plant and a pouf will help you make this little space more personal.
Such a windowsill seat can be a storage one or might cover a radiator.
A windowsill seat will be loved by both people and pets, and there's much light here to make it even more inviting.
This bench windowsill is done with pillows and decor, and lamps will cozy it up at night. (via onekindesign).
This contemporary space is done with double-height windows and a bench with pillows to enjoy the view. (via onekindesign).
This windowsill daybed with pillows just invites to enjoy a nap here.
This extremely tall barn space is done with lamps that highlight the ceiling and there's a bench at the tallest window. (via houzz).
Decor
No space for any zones? Then finish off the landing with decor: a gallery wall, some mirrors, some art or other decor you love. This way you’ll personalize even that small nook of your home.
The landing is done with a bold artwork and a potted cactus on the table.
Bold art and bright dried blooms highlight the contemporary feel of the space.
A built-in ledge or shelf can be used for decorating or to place cat beds.
This built-in shelf is used for decor but can be easily transformed into a seat.
A shabby chic half table, an artwork and greenery add sophistication to the landing.
A rug and curtains will cozy up any space, and the walls can be decorated with various art.
Small landing? Stick to art on the walls and add a chair if you feel like it.
Plants
A big landing can be turned into a whole orangery! Hang plants on the walls and place them on the floor and bench, if there’s a window, there will be always enough light. Even if it’s a small landing a potted plant can fit there and every step. Keep in mind that plants shouldn’t be impediments for walking, so don’t overdo with them.
This is not just a landing, it's a whole orangery with lots of plants on the floor and walls and a small bench.
This lovely nook is done with artwork, a console table and a potted plant.
This little nook adds decorative value to the space with its blue half table, eucalyptus and chic decor.
A lantern and a potted plant will cozy up your landing.
These unique vases and a round mirror make the nook welcoming and cozy.
Baskets, plants and a vintage cabinet make the landing cooler and more welcoming.
Some plants in pots will not only enliven the space but also add some privacy.
Vintage decor, art and potted plants make the landing refined, and the windows aredone with ribbed glass for privacy.
A little bay window with its windowsill make the coziest and loveliest space ever.
These unique modern vases perfectly match the style of the space.
A small table with a plant is enough to make the landing more personalized and cozy up the space.
This is a gorgeous idea! Thanks to the choice of an acrylic table, the greenery seems to be floating in the air. (via thespruce).
No space? Add a gallery wall and a small plant and that's it, the landing is cool. (via hunker).
Place some shelves on the landing to make use of it and save storage space in other rooms. (via apartmenttherapy).
Storage
Need additional storage at home? Use the landing! Make some sleek built-in shelves or ledges and store and display whatever you like. Usual shelving units are also nice if you can fit them there. No space for that? Use vertical storage then, and hang anything you wanna see here.
No window? No worries, built-in shelves can hold and display a lot of things here.
You can not only decorate but also display what you or your family achieved.