Basement Staircase Ideas

2 years ago

Hello Houzzers, need some suggestions on giving this space some life. Basement Staircase and utility room/laundry just put the floor down which helped but still can use some of your expertise. Thank you.

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emendez57
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2 years ago
Forgot to put the picture of top of staircase
KW PNW Z8
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Ok, I’ll be first to ask! And, I’ll be first to say that you need to provide more pictures from more angles. I see only 3 steps down & small area so not a typical basement IMO. I do see the rough edge on right side of doorway. What construction has been done there? I see metal shelving to right of stair railing - how is that accessed because it looks like there’s not enough space to get to bottom 2 shelves. Can you clear out the miscellaneous stuff sitting on floor? And,, what what’s your want or goal? I see tankless water heater & stacked W/D unit in that small utility room What is to left of WD against that wall? Last - dimensions of that room & of the area to right of stairs will help in getting useful input. …

ETA - the floor looks great!
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KW PNW Z8
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Ok - that is another picture but now I’m confused! I guess the first picture is from a landing at bottom of these stairs? I think you do need to spell out what you’d like help with.

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