Swampy,

I would cut open a small door underneath the stairs and finish it out. Great place to use for storage: maybe a vacuum cleaner, kid's toys, etc. Why let space go wasted?

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".