November 9, 2020

Clever Uses for the Hidden Storage Space Under the Stairs

When renovating your home, there are some spaces that you might not consider in your plans, not realising their hidden storage potential, on the top of that list, is under the stairs.

Something many often see as dead space, you will be surprised you never thought of the possibilities your staircase has to offer. For example, if you're lacking on space in your kitchen, you could turn the area into a pantry to store your cans and non-perishable food items. Or you could grate a laundry room or an office space.

The possibilities of under stair storage are endless. Here are a few of our favourite ideas of what you can achieve with under the stairs storage space:

Made-to-measure wardrobes are not just for bedrooms

What better way to be welcomed home with a clutter-free entrance? This entrance hall coat cupboard designed by the team here at Barbara Genda featuring bright green melamine interiors and high gloss lacquered doors, provides invaluable storage for coats and shoes, helping keep the clutter at bay.

Keep the clutter at bay with an under the stairs play area

Why not have a designated area for the children to play without their toys creating a mess around the house? This crawl space under the stairs created by Von Fitz Design is a great hideaway for the kids and clutter.

Create a cosy reading nook under the stairs

Maybe carve a cosy nook for yourself as JWT Associates did for this property. The space under the stairs provides the right depth for a comfy bench and bookshelf. Add fluffy pillows and a lamp for the ultimate reading spot.

How about an under the stair wine cellar?

How about an under the stair wine cellar? Barbara Genda was commissioned to create just that for a client's basement playroom. Designed for maximum wine bottle storage, the finished product is proof storage can be beautiful as it is practical.