10 simple ways to create a new room Under Your Stairs - While most of us are likely to hide our vacuum cleaner and coats in a closet understairs, why not try to think outside of the box and hit the usable space by creating an additional mini-room?
Builders and carpenters can do wonders in a patch area size like that, but there is also a lot you can do yourself. Here are 10 simple ideas to try something different. Hammer and nails in hand ...
Builders and carpenters can do wonders in a patch area size like that, but there is also a lot you can do yourself. Here are 10 simple ideas to try something different. Hammer and nails in hand ...
Nic Darling
Stash your bicycles
in terms of storage, bikes can be difficult so-and-sos - especially if you do not have a garage or shed, or if you live in a block of flats and a common corridor is full of limits.
One solution is to hang your beloved bike upside down under the stairs using special fasteners and brackets. You can also hang diagonally from the wall if you are not sure you want to break into your staircase.
in terms of storage, bikes can be difficult so-and-sos - especially if you do not have a garage or shed, or if you live in a block of flats and a common corridor is full of limits.
One solution is to hang your beloved bike upside down under the stairs using special fasteners and brackets. You can also hang diagonally from the wall if you are not sure you want to break into your staircase.
SHSH Architecture + Set Design
Fit in a workstation
Clutching a home office under the stairs does not necessarily mean an expensive solution, with custom built furniture and a high price tag.
instead, use a mixture of autonomous parts and shelves of budget-friendly and use what you have around the house. You can borrow a chair from the kitchen, for example, and pick up a vintage office of a charity shop.
Use every inch of space available on the ground, too, with robust storage boxes, files and shelves, but be sure to leave enough space to be able to move comfortably . And do not forget, this area will be very visible, so be sure to keep it relatively tidy.
Clutching a home office under the stairs does not necessarily mean an expensive solution, with custom built furniture and a high price tag.
instead, use a mixture of autonomous parts and shelves of budget-friendly and use what you have around the house. You can borrow a chair from the kitchen, for example, and pick up a vintage office of a charity shop.
Use every inch of space available on the ground, too, with robust storage boxes, files and shelves, but be sure to leave enough space to be able to move comfortably . And do not forget, this area will be very visible, so be sure to keep it relatively tidy.
Charlie Luxton Design
Location convenient office
Even if you do not need a permanent office set-up, there is always a need for a table or desk catching up on paperwork, bills and obligations .
Slotting a simple table and chair under the stairs will do nicely. And remember to keep surfaces clear and clutter this highly visible area of the house.
Need your max storage? Check these stair storage tips
Even if you do not need a permanent office set-up, there is always a need for a table or desk catching up on paperwork, bills and obligations .
Slotting a simple table and chair under the stairs will do nicely. And remember to keep surfaces clear and clutter this highly visible area of the house.
Need your max storage? Check these stair storage tips
Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.
Build a wine cellar
While we might dream of a spacious, built in wine cellar stacked carefully with our best bottles of vino, mostly of us that don 't an option.
As a creative DIY alternative, an open space under the stairs can be equipped with wine crates stacked on their side. Even if you find you do not have enough bottles to fill, unused cutouts are useful as additional shelves. The result: a unique, upcycled wine rack that does not take up space in the kitchen
. While we might dream of a spacious, built in wine cellar stacked carefully with our best bottles of vino, mostly of us that don 't an option.
As a creative DIY alternative, an open space under the stairs can be equipped with wine crates stacked on their side. Even if you find you do not have enough bottles to fill, unused cutouts are useful as additional shelves. The result: a unique, upcycled wine rack that does not take up space in the kitchen
Nicholas Lee Architects
Climb a utility
OK, so this idea could be slightly more ambitious - and may require a plumber - but it is still a viable option if you have the space. If you do not want your washing machine on display in an open area, simply make a curtain of your favorite fabric to hide when not in use.
Get tips for planning the perfect utility room
OK, so this idea could be slightly more ambitious - and may require a plumber - but it is still a viable option if you have the space. If you do not want your washing machine on display in an open area, simply make a curtain of your favorite fabric to hide when not in use.
Get tips for planning the perfect utility room
Candlelight Homes
Plan a den of doggy
Your canine friend will love their own dedicated area under the stairs. It is so central to the rest of the house, and it will free up space on the kitchen floor, where their bed, bowl and toys can usually go.
Your canine friend will love their own dedicated area under the stairs. It is so central to the rest of the house, and it will free up space on the kitchen floor, where their bed, bowl and toys can usually go.
squeeze in a social center
Without the need a permanent custom creation, this unit and freestanding bar stools set tucks neatly under the stairs, creating a water point for impromptu weekend meetings.
For an easier alternative to these cubby holes behind, setting a row of sturdy shelves, in line with the glasses, bottles and decanters, and get ready to party.
Without the need a permanent custom creation, this unit and freestanding bar stools set tucks neatly under the stairs, creating a water point for impromptu weekend meetings.
For an easier alternative to these cubby holes behind, setting a row of sturdy shelves, in line with the glasses, bottles and decanters, and get ready to party.
Von Fitz Design
Create a playroom for children
do not believe the cabinet of Harry Potter under the stairs, but rather a magical haunt your little love.
paint the interior with a bold color - let them choose their favorite - and get into some simple elements (cubes, carpet, shelves and toys will do nicely). Replace the door with a nice length of fabric so there is no fear of anyone lock.
do not believe the cabinet of Harry Potter under the stairs, but rather a magical haunt your little love.
paint the interior with a bold color - let them choose their favorite - and get into some simple elements (cubes, carpet, shelves and toys will do nicely). Replace the door with a nice length of fabric so there is no fear of anyone lock.
Joel Sanders Architect
Grow an indoor garden
Well, this is probably quite ambitious, but there are certainly some design ideas to steal this jungle understairs. Remember to bring a little green with a living wall or a grouping of your favorite plants in pot. If your green thumb project is not going to plan, there is always fabulous fake as a back-up.
Well, this is probably quite ambitious, but there are certainly some design ideas to steal this jungle understairs. Remember to bring a little green with a living wall or a grouping of your favorite plants in pot. If your green thumb project is not going to plan, there is always fabulous fake as a back-up.
The Stone Masonry Company Limited
curate a mini art gallery
Sometimes less really is more, and an area clutter understairs need not be seen as wasted space. Add your favorite pieces of art and some comfortable seating to create your own gallery.
See how dark colors can work a treat in a hallway
Tell us ...
What did you do with space under your stairs? Share photos in the comments below.
Sometimes less really is more, and an area clutter understairs need not be seen as wasted space. Add your favorite pieces of art and some comfortable seating to create your own gallery.
See how dark colors can work a treat in a hallway
Tell us ...
What did you do with space under your stairs? Share photos in the comments below.