Almost every home with a staircase has that one awkward triangle of space tucked underneath it, and in most houses it ends up as a dumping ground for old suitcases, broken umbrellas, and boxes nobody’s opened in years. It’s easy to write it off as dead space, too oddly shaped to be useful, but with a bit of imagination and a weekend or two of effort, that forgotten corner can turn into one of the most useful, charming spots in your home. Here’s how to turn the space under your stairs into a reading nook, a pantry, or even a small home office, without needing a full renovation.