Staircase and Wood Tread Creating a library along a staircase out of open shelving means that the books can be accessed from both the staircase and the stair hall on the other side.  Photo 9 of 13 in 6 Hallway Hacks to Turn Them Into Usable Space from It's Back to Basics for This 1901 Brooklyn Town House

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Creating a library along a staircase out of open shelving means that the books can be accessed from both the staircase and the stair hall on the other side.