We Equip The Space Under The Stairs

2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38

In all private and country houses, where there is more than one floor, stairs take up a lot of space. Sometimes, if the house is not very large, they literally "eat up" the space. Naturally, this "under-ladder" space must be used somehow. Ideas here may be different, it all depends on the size of the staircase, its location and configuration. And from your imagination. And we will show you some of the most suitable ideas. Storage rooms under the stairs. Easier …

Ideas here may be different, it all depends on the size of the staircase, its location and configuration. And from your imagination. And we will show you some of the most suitable ideas.

Storage rooms under the stairs

It is easiest to build a storage room or closet under the stairs. In the first film about Harry Potter, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", the main character lived in such a closet. But we, of course, do not offer to live there, it is unlikely that it will be comfortable. But arranging a closet or dressing room is quite a good idea, especially if you have a lot of things that need to be removed somewhere. It is more convenient to make closing or sliding doors, then things will not be exposed for everyone to see and will become less dusty. You can build drawers-cabinets.

Rest area under the stairs

But you can leave the space open, especially if it is a bright enough place. And equip it for a recreation or work area - put a sofa, a table, hang several shelves. In American homes, loungers under the stairs are quite common. Here you can just relax, and if there is a window next to it, then read or lie down with a tablet.

Shelves are hung not only on the wall, but also under the stairs itself, the main thing is not to overload the space. Each step can be turned into a drawer. And then the entire staircase will turn into one large wardrobe. In my opinion, a rather complicated idea, but for a craftsman, perhaps not so difficult.

And you can build whole racks under the stairs. There, for example, it is easy to arrange a library so as not to allocate a separate room for this. If space permits, you can also install a lamp there and put a chair or armchair. Then here you can read. Of course, in the event that you are not embarrassed that they will walk over your head.

Instead of a recreation area (or together with it), you can arrange a place for work here by placing a computer, a locker, chairs. Here you can also do needlework.

Children's playroom

Another interesting idea is to equip a children's room under the stairs. Children, especially small ones, love cozy closed spaces and they themselves constantly build "houses" - under the table, in the closet, in the closet. Give them that opportunity and make a separate playroom. And you will save space, and the child will be comfortable.

Toilet under the stairs

In my opinion, this is not the best solution and far from the most convenient place. But with a shortage of space, such use of the space under the stairs is possible. Again, if it's convenient for the hosts.

Bicycle storage

Sometimes there is nowhere to store strollers, bicycles or scooters or it is inconvenient to keep them in the garage. Keeping "vehicles" in the hallway, cluttering up an already narrow space, is also not entirely comfortable. You can store them in the "garage" under the stairs. There they will not interfere with anyone and will always be at hand.

Wine Vault

A stylish and trendy solution is to equip a wine cellar or bar under the stairs. Convenient, everything is at hand and does not take up much space.

Kitchen under the stairs

This is not, of course, a full-fledged kitchen - just rational use of additional space if the staircase is located in the kitchen or is adjacent to it.

If for some reason you do not want to clutter up the space under the stairs, then you can simply decorate it - with paintings, decorative shelves, tables, bedside tables, even indoor flowers, if they have enough lighting under the stairs. You can also install a TV or home theater there, if the design allows.

Another original solution is a reservoir with a fountain under the stairs. But this idea can be realized, if only you have enough space and the staircase is not wooden, otherwise it will simply damp.

Of course, the list of ideas does not end there. Now you can take a fresh look at your home and try to rationally use the available space. Or stock up on ideas ahead of time if you're just going to build something.