10. Ornate Filigree Metal Screen Partition with Velvet Tufted Cushion
Introduction and What This Idea Means
Instead of leaving the under-stair area wide open or fully walled off, this design uses an ornate cast-metal screen partition to partially veil the mudroom while allowing airflow and visual depth.
How to Make It
Source or custom-fabricate a decorative laser-cut metal screen featuring intricate gothic scrollwork or quatrefoil patterns. Secure it along the outer edge of the staircase stringer. Inside the nook, place a long bench upholstered with deep button-tufted velvet.
Tips
Powder-coat the metal screen in an antique bronze, matte black, or brushed pewter finish to match your chosen hardware theme.
Variations and Essentials
- Variations: Use a hinged metal screen panel so it can swing open like a secret door when you need full access to bulky items.
- Essentials: Laser-cut decorative metal screen, mounting brackets, button-tufted velvet bench cushion.