Every home can use more storage. Fortunately, the often-neglected space beneath a staircase provides an ideal spot for built-in drawers and cabinets. This stylish example of under stair storage demonstrates the important role paint and hardware play in matching the surrounding decor.
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Who wouldn't love an extra half bath? The space under your stairs can perfectly accommodate such a luxury. Elegant details, like the graphic wallpaper seen here, lend a sense of refinement to this cozy room.
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In homes where a narrow staircase makes a powder room or worktable infeasible, a fabulous bookcase can be built in with ease. You might choose a cubby style, as shown in this chic interior, or opt for shelves that vary in height and width to accommodate both books and decorative objects.
Many people, especially city dwellers, struggle with finding a place to store their bicycles. As this straightforward under stair storage solution demonstrates, the space they've been looking for may have been underfoot all along.
Every cook dreams of a pantry with floor-to-ceiling shelves and ample room for canned goods, baking supplies, and all manner of kitchen necessities. But did those dreams reveal that such a space can be built in under a staircase?! In this clean-lined interior, the large wooden doors were stained a pleasing spring green, adding an upbeat, modern sense to the space.
Custom shelving built under a staircase can give you the "wine cellar" you always wanted, without making you head down to the basement every time you want to raise a glass. The eye-catching arrangement will likely be a conversation starter among family and friends, as well.
If you've always wanted a work area but thought you didn't have enough room, claim the space under the stairs as your own. A pretty chair, a work surface attached to the wall, and cork board for pinning inspirational images are all you need to create a fun and functional home office.
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The depth of space under a staircase can be sufficient for a built-in entertainment center that houses a flat-screen TV and a bookcase to boot, along with drawers for remotes, movies, and game accessories. You bring the popcorn!
A simple banquette piled with pillows and lit from above with a wall sconce is a tempting spot to curl up with a favorite book. Drawers or cabinets below provide additional storage for the room.
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A recessed alcove can be the perfect place to showcase a treasured antique or decorative item. Painting the alcove a different color than the walls in the room adds detail and provides an attractive backdrop for a work of art.
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An open staircase is the perfect mini mudroom -- a place for the kids to park all their stuff! Wood trim studded with upcycled door knobs catches the coats, while cubbies under a bench stash the hats, gloves and scarves.
This trap door is the perfect hideaway for seasonal items like camping gear or holiday decor. And your secret weapon in the after-dinner Hide and Seek tournament.
The open shelves in this modern and minimalist kitchen display collectibles and cookbooks, while also providing a the design backbone for the elegant staircase above them.
The space under your staircase can be fashioned into a cozy, custom nook for the favorite family pet. Who wouldn't want to tuck themselves in to such a sweet spot?
The built-ins under this staircase create superb storage for all your cocktail hour essentials. A mini fridge to keep the wine and beer chilled, shelves for glassware, a cabinet for liquor, and a countertop to put it all together. Cheers!
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