My architect is going to do this

[alfreda89]

Slightly differently, of course. But he's a character, not someone I can hire. Is this not awesome? We could finally hold the library! Of course, it might take three stories.

Oh, wait -- W might take that as a challenge...

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/at-europe/at-europe-london-closeup-the-amazing-staircase-042543

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[alfreda89.livejournal.com]

The shelves on the side of the stair well are good though. I've heard of that being done - just strip off the sheet rock and finish the interior surface. And for a book addict you can justify by pointing to the added insulation factor!

We made a small room under the stairs, the last house I owned. Drywalled it with insulation underneath. I stored all my beer-making supplies under there. It was reached through a revolving bookcase.

I've seen the slide-out stair drawers/shoe racks. Pretty snazzy, and an upgrade I'd budget for in any housebuilding to come.