Tips for practical use of built-in under stair storage

Most homes have a staircase, which incidentally becomes a prominent feature of one’s house, and one which you see almost as soon as you enter the house. So in essence, the structure’s appearance affects the overall design of the house. However, the space under the stairs is an often ignored space, but if well thought about and well planned, it can be put to practical use. If you don’t have enough storage space in your home and your wardrobe is full of clothes, consider effectively putting a fitted cupboard in the space under your staircase.

What are the advantages of built-in under-stair storage?

Over the years, cabinets installed under a flight of stairs have ceased to be exotic designs and have become popular furniture. Modern built-in under stair storage harmoniously complements the interior of your house, stylishly combines with the room design, and lets you efficiently use the extra space. Some of the benefits include:

• Rational use of free space for convenient furniture installation for various purposes, such as libraries, dressing rooms, home offices, storage modules, etc.
• No unused and uncomfortable areas: specialists produce cabinets taking into consideration the size of your space under the stairs.
• Implementation of non-standard ideas: developing an individual project allows you to mount any cabinet.
• Aesthetic addition to the interior of the room: create a visual effect of the integrity of the stairs and cupboard.

A professional will inspect your space and offer ideas for its rational use. It may be worth agreeing to create 3D illustrations to make a choice. We do not recommend installing free-standing cabinets in this part of the house, as the walls, roof and floor take away usable centimeters of space.

Which are the most popular types of under-stair cabinets?

There are various options available for under-stair storage. The categories of cabinets differ in appearance, internal content and installation features. Some of the most popular options are:

• Designs with swing doors are installed in spacious rooms. Blocks of various sizes are distinguished by significant capacity and comfort of use for people of different heights.
• Open shelving allows you to store various souvenirs, photographs, and books; they also often become pet territory. You can install a cat house or an illuminated aquarium here.
• When discussing a cupboard with sliding doors, remember such built-in furniture will cost 1.5-2 times less than cabinet options, as it does not require additional space due to the lack of a box.
• Drawers can vary in size; they are also divided into different numbers of cells. You can use separate compartments to store various groups of things.

Customers may also choose combined designs. Such furniture combines the features of several types of cabinets, including several closed parts and open shelves in the middle.

Ideas for arranging the space under the stairs

If you want to use a location effectively, you first need to evaluate its size and then think about what will be most beneficial for you. We recommend considering the following options:

• The space under the stairs can become a small walk-in closet where you can store jackets, bags, backpacks and umbrellas.
• In open-plan homes, the kitchen is often located near the stairs. You can create additional storage space for dishes with open and closed cabinets. The place under the stairs can be equipped for storing built-in household appliances and countertops.
• If you have a lot of books, souvenirs, vases and other knick-knacks, the staircase can turn into a bookcase with convenient shelves.
• The space under the stairs can also be used as a home office by adding a built-in countertop and a sliding door so that you have your own private space with no distractions.

Some homeowners complain that stairs are a big problem in the house because they take up so much space. However, with the help of professionals, you can turn this part of the house into a convenient storage or functional space. Simply put, a staircase can be an original find for your property.