Under-Stairs Storage Solutions

Under-stair storage is nothing new. Most homes do use the space under the stairs for storage.  But usually the builder just sheetrocks over it or slaps on a door and calls it good.  Wouldn't it be great if you could use that space more creatively and beautifully?  Check out these great under-stairs solutions.

Visual treat for a small home

Rarely the focal point of a room, the triangular shape of under-stairs space comes out from the shadows when fitted with display shelves and a small storage cabinet. The dual purpose is perfect for small houses where space is at a premium.



Credit: Ogawa Fisher Architects/Joe Fletcher Photography


Booky nookie

Ever wish you had a place of your own to curl up with a good book? An under-stairs cubby has plenty of height and leg room. Add a comfy cushion and window seat-style storage drawers, and you’ve got the perfect hideaway for your literary pursuits.



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Stow and go

Storage cubbies near an exterior door sure are handy for a family on the move. Put school packs, shopping bags, and sunglasses right where you can nab them on your way out the door. Everyone gets their own cubby.

Credit: Brennan + Company Architects/Anne Gummerson photography

Playing hard to get

Kids love kid-sized spaces. Make a nifty hideaway in an under-stair nook, and add motion-sensor lighting that turns on when kids crawl inside (better yet, they automatically turn off after Junior exits). When the kids grow up, convert the space to storage.

Credit: Boor Bridges Architecture

                                               

Think big; work small

Got a small home but still need an office? Clear out your under-stairs area, add a writing desk, laptop computer, and rolling filing cabinet, and you’ll add a big dollop of functionality to your house.

Credit: Maria Killam

Beauty is drawer-deep

Shelves are dandy but storage solution aficionados know that drawers have two big advantages: They pull out for easy access, and their drawer fronts hide any messes from view. A few angled cuts make this gaggle of drawers fit neatly under a stairway.



Credit: Richard Hill Interiors Ltd UK


A toast to smart storage solutions

The problem with a decent wine collection? No place to show it off! Now you can have your vino and see it, too! A built-in, temperature-controlled wine rack that hosts 200 bottles costs $5,000 to $10,000.



Credit: Vinotemp

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