All types of staircases serve a combination of functional and aesthetic purposes. Staircases are an essential architectural element in both commercial and residential design.

Although architect Annabel Kassar’s new north London home could be summed up prosaically in a single word as vast, she repeatedly gravitates to one of its smallest spaces.

Clare Cousins Architects is engaged in projects large and small, with a particular interest in housing and projects that nurture community.

Bulit in bookcase at top of stairs

Metal shelving systems, especially handmade shelves, are wonderful home furnishings that bring an industrial vibe of metal into interior design and create stylish storage spaces

Create bookcases and shelving underneath, behind, around and within stairs with these fifty nifty designs, featuring white, wood and metal accents.