In a home without the square footage to accommodate a full mudroom, you can easily make great use of the space below the stairs to store shoes, backpacks, and coats. With the help of a sturdy shoe rack and coat hooks, the space is transformed into a functional nook that is convenient for the comings and goings of your home. Because of the limited space, this design idea is fairly easy to keep organized, and anything that doesn’t fit can simply be transported back into bedrooms.