![A modern loft apartment with a built-in desk under the stairs.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/built-in-desk-under-stairs-080221-904-01.jpg)
Design firm Creative Union Network, has completed the renovation of a loft apartment in Toronto, Canada, for a family with two young children.
Included in the design of the updated apartment is a small desk area built under the stairs.
![A modern loft apartment with a matte black kitchen and a built-in desk under the stairs.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/built-in-desk-under-stairs-black-kitchen-080221-904-02.jpg)
By adding a desk underneath the stairs, it transforms a normally empty space into a functioning area of the home.
![A built-in desk has been included underneath the stairs in a modern loft apartment.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/built-in-desk-under-stairs-080221-904-03.jpg)
The desk has been designed with a simple wood tabletop, while multiple cabinets and a shelf add storage elements, helping to keep the space organized.
![A modern desk has been built underneath the stairs of this loft apartment.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/built-in-desk-under-stairs-080221-904-04.jpg)
The desk also complements the wood shelves on either side of the nearby fireplace.
![A matte black fireplace surrounded by white walls, oak wood shelving, and wood floors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-white-walls-wood-shelves-black-fireplace-080221-905-05.jpg)
The apartment also includes a black modern kitchen, a strong contrast to the white walls and wood accents found in the home.
![A modern matte black kitchen with hardware free cabinets and a large island with wood accents.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-matte-black-wood-kitchen-080221-905-06.jpg)
The minimalist black kitchen cabinets with a matte finish create a sleek and bold look, while the wood floor and island front adds a warmth to the space.
![A modern matte black kitchen with hardware free cabinets and a large island with wood accents.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-matte-black-wood-kitchen-080221-905-07.jpg)
The mostly hardware-free cabinets are also present on a coffee station and pantry zone. There’s also a single strip of lighting that’s been built into the ceiling and runs the length of the kitchen.
![A modern matte black kitchen with hardware free cabinets, a large island, and a coffee station.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-matte-black-wood-kitchen-080221-905-08.jpg)