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Do-it-yourself wardrobe under the stairs in a private house: types and options

Rational use of space under the stairs is one of the common problems among owners of private houses with 2 or more floors. Arranging a closet in this niche is considered the best solution. Let's look at all the existing types of staircase cabinets and find out how convenient they are in a given situation, and home craftsmen will receive valuable advice on assembling such a cabinet with their own hands.

Placement nuances

As soon as people don't try to make use of the empty space under the stairs. They put aquariums here, they try to “shove in” a single bed, install a computer desk and even equip a working mini-bar.

But in most houses, stairs are located in the corridor and, as practice has shown, the most worthy option is to install a cabinet. After all, according to the standards, the width of a narrow staircase is 800 mm. While the volumetric cabinet (from serial models) has a depth of 650 mm.

So it turns out that you not only close an ownerless niche, but also acquire a luxurious and very spacious closet. We'll talk about the types of designs a little later, but now a few words about the filling options.

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	Classic ladder wardrobe. In the hallway it is considered one of the most common options. Depending on the size and configuration of the span, swing or sliding doors, as well as drawers, are installed here. You can do without doors, but that's not for everyone. With such a depth, all actively used outerwear and shoes fit into this wardrobe.
	Pantry. In such a pantry, storage shelves, an ironing board, a vacuum cleaner, a baby stroller, a bicycle and other necessary but not very convenient things to store are perfectly placed. By the way, this is one of the available options for self-production. It is enough to hang the required number of simple shelves and install a facade with hinged doors.
	Bookshelf. A useful and at the same time beautiful solution. Nowadays there are no design styles that book shelves would not fit into. Moreover, books are suitable for both the hallway and the living room. This bookcase has an interesting feature. In order to place books, there are enough shelves 30 cm deep, and the rest of the space can easily be adapted, for example, into the above-mentioned pantry.
	Kitchen Cabinet. Not every two-story dacha has impressive dimensions. Installing a cascade of drawer shelves and other details under the stairs instantly solves the problem of placing a traditional kitchen corner. From experience, all kitchen utensils in a small country house fit perfectly into a staircase cupboard.
	Wine cabinet. This option is suitable for wine connoisseurs and collectors. Under the stairs, wine cages with compartments for bottles are installed and lighting is equipped. There is one flaw in the wine version - it looks beautiful, but collection wines require a constant temperature (that's why they are stored in cellars), and the living room or hallway is not suitable for elite wines.
	Sideboard. Set up exclusively in the living room. This option does not carry a functional load; its task is to emphasize the style and decorate the room.

Types and features

Proper filling is important, but it directly depends on the angle of inclination, size, height and location of the flight of stairs. Accordingly, each of the above mentioned options has its own design solutions, which will be discussed further.

Wardrobe under stairs with hinged doors

Hinged doors are deservedly considered classics. If you want to hide the contents of your niche from prying eyes and not spend much money, then this is your option. Such facades are good for arranging a hallway.

If there is not a lot of space, then you should not make swing doors that are too wide, maximum 50 cm. The cheapest option for hanging is considered to be piano hinges, but I recommend using regular furniture hinges. Firstly, they are easier and faster to install, and secondly, they have a fine-tuning function.

In sections with higher doors, rods or hooks for outerwear are mounted. The lower sector is traditionally given over to shoes, and small cells under the first steps are either equipped with drawers for small items, or an empty niche is left there, for example, for a vacuum cleaner.

It is inconvenient to install a sliding wardrobe under the stairs. Asymmetrical truncated doors move only in one direction, and the outer sector generally remains a dead zone. It is possible to solve the issue, but only professionals can do this, and such a design is expensive.

Open shelving under the stairs

Open shelving is considered a simple and affordable way to arrange the space under the stairs. The manufacture of such structures does not cause difficulties even for an amateur, because in essence, all you need to do is knock down the simplest shelves and “tie” them to the span.

Those who decide to install this option at home should take into account a couple of nuances:

1. Both horizontal and vertical segments of the structure must be a continuation of the line of steps. Otherwise, the cell will not fit into the overall ensemble and will become an alien inclusion;
2. The maximum depth of a small open shelf is 30–40 cm, and it is advisable to cover such shelves with some kind of shield on the back side. Small cells of the rack should not go into a dark void. If you don’t want to mount the back panel, then the cells need to be made voluminous.

Modular vertical types

Modular furniture is a simple, but in this case, not the best solution. The very concept of modular cabinets implies structures assembled from ready-made modules.

There is no problem with cabinets and shelves, just buy and install, but you will have to try hard to adapt serial products to an individual staircase.

Although this solution is suitable as filling for a cabinet with a solid facade. Buy a modular shelving unit and hide it behind hinged or sliding doors, so you don’t have to bother with building shelves inside.

Retractable types

The use of retractable or roll-out sections is considered perhaps the most rational and effective use of under-staircase space. After all, the niche is divided into separate cells, often of different sizes. A good housewife will definitely have some things for each such drawer.

• Everything is simple with boxes; people have long been accustomed to them. You need to decide how many boxes you need and what the dimensions of those boxes are. But the problem is that a lot of drawers do not always coincide with the design concept of the room;

• Withdrawable modules are considered a more progressive and convenient solution. Here the space is divided into sections and each of these sections rolls out from under the stairs. That is, you have full access to the entire segment. The design is convenient, but difficult to arrange, plus you need good fittings.

Combined wardrobe under the stairs

If you need everything at once, that is, beauty, originality and high functionality, then you should pay attention to combined cabinets. One such cabinet may partially include all those structures that were described before. For example, this layout works well:

• The highest and most comfortable furniture segments are used as a wardrobe. It is covered with hinged or sliding compartment doors; by the way, you can also install a mirror here;
• The central sector, from eye level to waist level, is made open. It is decorated with books, figurines, dishes, in general, any decorative items, even a TV;
• Shelves closed with doors or roll-out systems are mounted on the lower tier.

Materials, equipment, arrangement

The creation of exclusive furniture, which includes cabinets under staircases, begins with the choice of material. First you need to choose what the main supporting structures will be made of, here we have 4 options:

1. Wood – the easiest way for a novice craftsman to assemble a wooden frame. In such structures, a block of 50x50 or 40x40 mm is sufficient for the load-bearing posts; you should not take less. Intermediate sectors are assembled from a 30x30 mm bar. The shelves and partitions are covered with planed boards 20 mm thick;

1. LDSP - laminated particle boards are considered the most common option. They are easy to cut, but I don’t recommend doing it yourself. It’s easier to order cutting and lamination of the ends to your size in a furniture workshop, and it’s better to take the material from them, it will be cheaper;
2. MDF - these boards are more expensive than laminated chipboards, but they are considered environmentally friendly, and chipboards contain formaldehyde. The thickness of both MDF and chipboard boards is in the range of 16 – 21 mm;

1. Drywall - plasterboard is suitable for self-assembly, but you will have to tinker with such a cabinet quite a bit. First, you will need to assemble a frame from wooden beams or metal profiles. Then sheathe it with gypsum board. And at the finish, all this will have to be puttied, sanded and painted, so think about it.

How to make a cabinet under the stairs with your own hands

For self-production, wood and chipboard are suitable for us, but making a beautiful and durable wooden cabinet is not realistic for a beginner, so I recommend using board material.

Preparatory work

To assemble any structure, a drawing is required, but only a professional can draw it correctly, so in this case a sketch is sufficient. When compiling it, you should not rely on memory or intelligence; measure, draw and indicate on paper absolutely all sizes, even the smallest.

As for the connecting fittings, it is easier for a beginner to work with metal corners; they are fixed with self-tapping screws. To assemble a cabinet from laminated chipboard or MDF, confirmats are used.

Cabinet installation

If we assume that we have already cut the laminated chipboards, then all that remains for us is assembly. We will build the cabinet rigidly, that is, attach it to the floor, walls and the stairs itself.

• All vertical posts are installed first. First, according to the sketch, make markings on the inclined sheet of the flight of stairs, after which you take a plumb line and use it to mark the points where the sheets are attached to the floor;

• The internal frame is not visible, so it is easier to attach the sheets to metal corners. You won’t have any problems at the bottom, but at the top you will have to bend the corners to the desired angle, because our staircase is inclined;
• Now markings for horizontal shelves are applied to the vertical sheets. If you want everything to be perfect, then according to the markings, drill a series of holes for each shelf with a confirmation drill and screw the shelves onto the confirmations. Although, under a closed façade, it makes more sense to mount the shelves on the corners;

• To install doors on furniture hinges, you will need a Forstsner drill. There are paper templates for each model of furniture hinges. Using this template, mark the insertion point of the hinge on the doors, after which you make a recess with a Fortsner drill and screw the hinges;
• Then all that remains is to screw the doors with self-tapping screws to the vertical posts.

Decorative finishing

• The decorative finish of the cabinet depends on the material chosen for the facade. This is how wooden facades are varnished or painted. The second option is simpler, but it is only suitable if the paint color matches the overall surroundings;

When finishing a wooden facade, impregnation with natural oil or wax is considered the latest fashion, but when choosing this method, keep in mind that the coating will have to be renewed every couple of years.

• Laminated doors do not require any additional decor; laminate is considered a strong, reliable and durable coating;

• But glass facades are leading in the popularity rating. Transparent glass is rarely used; the palm is shared by mirror and matte sandblasted patterns;
• There is also painted glass and polymer film with patterns. They are perfect for DIY decor, because such beauty can be created within an hour and lasts for years.

The staircase is an important element of any multi-storey building, including a country house or a two-level city apartment. For its construction, a significant area is allocated in the living space. Modern designers, architects and constructors pay great attention to arranging the space under flights of stairs. The most popular cupboard is under the stairs. Under the spans there is enough space to store clothes and shoes, hats and various items.

Most popular designs

The main thing is to decide in advance on the configuration of the cabinet, its functional use and design. Depending on the location of the staircase and its design, this can be a closed place for storing seasonal clothes or an open hallway with separate shelves for shoes, a wardrobe with sliding and hinged doors, drawers or convenient shelves. If there is enough space, then the space under the marches is often used to place books and various decorative items.

The most convenient and practical systems:

• Open, closed or combined cabinets with hinged doors. They can be used to store casual shoes and outerwear intended for walking.
• If the staircase is located in the living room, the cabinet can be supplemented with spectacular glass doors with lighting, and expensive dishes, collectible figurines or books can be placed in it.
• Sliding wardrobes of closed or combined design. To decorate doors, you can use various elements with mirrors, photo printing, original painting, stained glass or color film. This piece of furniture gives the surrounding interior a special charm and originality.
• Wardrobes with open shelving. They are optimally suited for small living spaces, as this furniture design visually increases the space. Most often, owners create an open library cabinet under the stairs.
• Pull-out cabinets with convenient sections and a cargo mechanism. These are modern designs that optimally follow the contours of the stairs, making them as practical and convenient as possible for storing non-standard and large items that are not included in ordinary cabinets. For example, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, skis, fishing or hunting equipment.

Ideas for the functional arrangement of space under the stairs can be the most unexpected and unusual. You just need to calculate in advance the exact overall dimensions of all elements and give preference only to high-quality materials.

When designing your own closet or combined structure, you should remember that the number of things and objects increases over time. Therefore, you should not limit yourself to a certain number of drawers and shelves. If there is a financial opportunity, you should equip the entire area under the flight of stairs at once, making maximum use of every centimeter of usable space.

Note! The structure of the stairs and the walls of the room can be used as the main load-bearing elements of the cabinet. Of course, you cannot take into account sheathing made of plasterboard and other sheathing sheets, which will not withstand the significant weight of things and objects.

Almost any under-stairs cabinet is made using door systems in which great attention should be paid to the opening mechanism. Sliding wardrobes with sliding doors today are equipped with two types of opening systems: in a frame and on a monorail. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages. The final choice depends on the size of the cabinet and its functional purpose, frequency of use and the magnitude of daily loads. In addition, for the movement of doors you can currently purchase profiles made of steel or aluminum. It all depends on the financial capabilities of the owner and the initial requirements for the reliability of the design.

Note! Among the component elements, the running system should be highlighted, that is, door wheels, which experts recommend purchasing from high-quality metal or special material with Teflon coating. Plastic should be prudently discarded, since its service life does not exceed one year. Sliding sashes are not made more than 1 m, for ease of use and durability of the fittings used.

A wardrobe with spectacular and practical mirrored doors will fit perfectly into the interior of a hallway or hall. Sliding structures with photo printing or combined systems look very stylish. Abstract drawings or tinted glass with matte coating look original in the entrance area.

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Interesting ideas for using the space under the stairs inside the house

Often in private houses or cottages there is a staircase leading to the second floor or to the attic room (under the attic). The design of the stairs is so varied that under each of them a space of different sizes and shapes is formed. To prevent such places from being empty, they can be arranged according to several scenarios.

One of the most common options for using the space under the stairs is to locate a built-in wardrobe there. This can be a quite spacious wardrobe under the stairs, in which you can hide a lot of things and at the same time, add a new note to the interior design of a room with a staircase.

This is the most practical use case spaces under the stairs. In the closet you can put a children's bicycle, skis, sleds, fishing gear, folding clothes, winter outerwear and much more. In principle, it is an analogue of a balcony, which is often used in the same way, but on the balcony or loggia there are rubbles, and in the closet under the stairs everything that is unnecessary at the moment is neatly hidden.

The closet can be designed so that it impresses or matches the decoration of the walls of the room. Ideally, the closet door will be invisible. The inside of the closet can be equipped with various shelves, and then it will turn into a pantry. Even winter supplies can be hidden in this small room under the stairs.

If you have a small home where it's difficult to get up to speed with your interior design, use space under the stairs to create another room. If there is enough space under the stairs, you can even place a double bed or a corner sofa there, and thus you will have an additional sleeping place. Particularly suitable would be a bed-wardrobe, which, if not necessary, can simply be pushed into the wall.

A laundry room or dressing room under the stairs would be quite suitable.

Even a small kitchen set or built-in household appliances - a refrigerator, etc. will fit under the stairs. And the compact kitchenette is ready.

You can also make a guest toilet under the stairs or a small additional bathroom with a sink. You won't need to go up to the second floor to the bathroom so often.

Very often, home owners set up a children's room under the stairs or a play area for children.

In spacious houses, the room under the stairs is equipped with a living room.

Workplace under the stairs

If the stairs in the house lead both up and down to the basement, then the space remains small. You can mount it there.

If you have a larger area, try arranging it under the stairs. Place a computer desk with an armchair and built-in bookshelves there.

If the room in which the staircase is located is a living room, then one of the original options for using the space under the stairs would be to place a TV, DVD player, or shelves for discs there. In a word, you can organize an excellent space under the stairs, and you will no longer be bored with your guests.

How to use the space under the stairs in an original way

Unusual creative ideas may come to your mind when you are designing the arrangement of the space under the stairs. You can put there a greenhouse of flowers in large floor vases or pots, or a wine cellar.

Wine cellar under the stairs photo

Wine cellar under the stairs photo

Wine cellar under the stairs photo

Wine cellar under the stairs photo

Wine cellar under the stairs photo

Wine cellar under the stairs photo

Place it under the stairs, and make recesses or windows in the walls for drinks and glasses. Such a small home minibar will delight you and your friends who come to your party or just to visit.

Correctly using the space under the stairs will help not only to make good use of this area, but also to create a unique design. A variety of variations are suitable for decorating a home of any size and layout.

Storage systems placement

Wardrobe or wardrobe

To arrange the closet, use classic doors or a sliding system. Hinged doors can be made of wood; they will look elegant. Depending on the presence of relief and material, they correspond to classic and modern interiors. A sliding wardrobe allows you to visually increase the area of ​​the room due to the mirror frame. Shelves are installed depending on personal preferences.

The photo shows a wooden cabinet under the stairs with hinged doors.

Shelves

It can be placed on the side or back of the stairs; this method is convenient for any part of the house. The width between the shelves can be equal, as a rule, they are attached through one or two steps, or have completely different distances.

Unlike shelves, a rack is a full-fledged open storage system. For convenience, the racks are recessed into the stairs only a third or half.

Pull-out cabinets and drawers

Pull-out cabinets and drawers are convenient to use in hallways for storing shoes, hats and other items. The location is of two types, in the side and in front under the steps.

Bookcases

Bookcases are made according to the principle of shelving. They can be supplemented with doors or have an open storage system. A convenient option for an office, library and living room. The shelves are usually equal in size.

In the photo, an open storage system is used to store books.

What kind of room can be placed under the stairs?

If space allows, then under the stairs you can place a guest toilet or a small bathroom with a shower. It is worth considering the need for electricity, water supply and ventilation at the renovation stage.

Based on the modest size, it is better to use a light palette for decoration. The height of the room should be comfortable; human height would be ideal.

Cabinet

You can organize a compact office under the stairs. The depth is enough for a computer desk with shelves above it. If space allows, the space can be made closed. This option is suitable for small spaces and if the workplace is not permanent. For a long stay, it is better to equip a full-fledged office.

Kitchen

In a small apartment or house, the space under the stairs is convenient to use for a compact kitchen. A refrigerator is installed at the highest point, the rest is occupied by the work surface and low equipment. When installing a hob, it is worth considering the need for an exhaust hood; it will avoid deformation from the humidity and temperature of the staircase material.

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Hallway

Using the entire length of the stairs, you can equip a full-fledged hallway, in the upper part of which there will be a wardrobe or hangers for outerwear, then shelves for shoes and small items. This method saves space and does not hide the area in a narrow hallway.

From the space under the stairs you can equip a full-fledged dressing room with sliding doors and a storage system or place cabinets and cabinets.

These can also be drawers, divided into segments of different heights, in most of which dresses are stored, and in the smaller part, underwear and useful little things are stored.

The pantry is convenient for storing items for cleaning the home and garden or things that do not require frequent use. The storage room can be arranged in two types. As a full-fledged room, with an entrance door and internal lighting, or in the form of sliding or hinged cabinets.

The photo shows a spacious closet with decorative shelves for a washing machine and cleaning equipment.

Boiler room

The space under the stairs will help hide heating equipment, such as an electric and gas boiler or electrical panel. It is impossible to imagine life in a cottage without them, and an aesthetic appearance can only be achieved by hiding them in a separate room.

Photo of furniture under a flight of stairs

Sofa

A small sofa, recessed into the space under the stairs, will provide an additional cozy place to relax. It is difficult to fit a full-fledged large sofa into this space; the best option would be to place it along the staircase wall.

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Table

A small table under the stairs will serve as a work area or serve to place interior items on it. A mobile table on wheels would also be a good option; if necessary, it can be easily moved to any part of the room.

Wall

A spacious wall, equipped in a niche under the stairs, will be convenient for any room. You can build a TV and other equipment into it, decorative elements, toys and books in the children's room, and dishes and towels in the dining room.

Bed

In a compact room, a good option would be to place the bed under the stairs. A sleeping area, fenced on all sides, will create a feeling of comfort.

In the photo, under the flight of stairs there is a single bed with drawers.

It has a decorative and functional part. The top shelf can accommodate a vase and decorative items, while the cabinets provide useful space. It is also convenient to use roll-out cabinets made to order to fit the dimensions of the stairs.

Armchair

A cozy armchair will fit harmoniously into this part of the room. An additional seating area can be used as a place for reading and privacy. Together with a floor lamp, a cozy corner is formed.

In the photo, under the stairs there is a wicker reading chair, a floor lamp and bookshelves.

Mirror

Using a mirror, you can visually “push apart” the walls of the room. It will not look intrusive under the stairs, but will add light and more space.

Play with a fireplace or stove

When choosing a fireplace, you must take into account the presence of a chimney and follow all safety regulations. Surfaces must be non-flammable and treated with special compounds. For the stove you need to provide space for firewood. Similar options are suitable for a country or country house.

In a city apartment, the best option would be an electric or bio-fireplace. They do not produce harmful substances and are safer. However, the biofireplace is not highly efficient and has more of a decorative function.

Food storage

The space can be equipped as a cellar. At room temperature, the room is suitable for non-perishable products such as preservatives, spices, dry bulk mixtures, cereals, oils and vegetables. For categories of products that require lower temperatures, it is better to use a basement or create the required temperature regime.

This option is suitable for a private home or cottage. The space can be equipped with shelving and swing doors. Thus, it will be used effectively and at the same time have an aesthetic appearance.

The photo shows a closed space with a separate entrance for storing food.

An original and stylish interior solution would be a wine cabinet under the stairs. This requires special air conditioning equipment. The average storage temperature for wine is 10-12 degrees and a sudden temperature change can harm the drink. Shelving must be positioned horizontally, and the doors must undergo special treatment to prevent the entry of ultraviolet rays.

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Leisure solutions and other ideas

TV

The built-in TV allows full use of the space under the stairs. It can be attached to the wall and installed on a cabinet or rack. An interesting solution would be a contrasting wallpaper background; it will highlight this wall.

Bar or bar counter

The bar under the stairs will not take up much space, but will perform its functions perfectly. Several shelves for drinks and glasses will create the atmosphere of a cozy bar. If the staircase is located in the corner of the room, then the bar counter will fit well and will not overload the space.

The lounge area is a place where you can completely relax and take your mind off your problems. Color design depends on personal preference. As a rule, these are calm light shades. The lounge area can be decorated with a beautiful armchair or a cozy sofa. Soft lighting will emphasize the backstage atmosphere.

In the photo, a cozy lounge area has been set up in a niche under the flight of stairs.

Children's house or children's corner

A children's house or corner will become a real treasure for children. The space can be fenced off with doors, creating an isolated room, or the corner can be left open.

The interior can be decorated with any theme, it all depends on the interests of the child and the imagination of the adult.

A compact place for sewing and creativity fits neatly into the space under the stairs. A table and a sewing machine are installed in the corner. There may be numerous boxes for useful little things on the wall. It is worth considering the possibility of bright lighting.

House for a dog or cat

You can give part or all of the area under the stairs to your pets. This solution allows pets to have privacy and will not take up space in the central part of the house.

In the photo, the staircase space was decorated with the help of a doghouse.

Photos of decorative ideas

Garden

Plants under high open stairs will give the room a garden atmosphere. The garden can be a group of potted plants, and the floor can be decorated with a composition of stones. It is necessary to create lighting in the space; it can be natural light or artificially created.

An unusual and effective use of space, preferably it should be clearly visible. In this case, the aquarium will become the main “highlight” of the room. You need to remember about the necessary lighting and the purchase of equipment for filtration and aeration of water.

The photo shows an aquarium built into a flight of stairs.

Vases, sculptures, figurines

Perfect for decorating blind corners. The space will not look empty, but will be filled with elegant details.

Another unusual way to decorate a space. A variety of technologies allow you to choose the most advantageous option for the area and style of your home.

Useful and functional options

A convenient solution would be to equip a small laundry room under the stairs; in addition to the machine, you can arrange shelves for household chemicals there. The room can be closed with doors.

In the photo, under the flight of stairs there is a compact closet with a washing machine.

Fridge

If there is not enough space in the kitchen, the refrigerator can be moved under the stairs. Thus, it will not take up much space, but will disappear unnoticed in the opening.

Bicycles and strollers

Bicycles and strollers will not be in the way if they are stored under the stairs. The space can be open or enclosed with doors in the form of a closet or closet.

Decorating a door under the stairs

Doors can blend into the overall color scheme or become a distinctive feature.

• For a minimalist design or a small area, smooth glossy doors with miniature handles are suitable.
• Wooden doors with beautiful relief match the classic interior.
• The doors of the wardrobe can have any image or mirror insert, which will support the overall style.

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Using a little imagination, you can not only usefully, but also beautifully use the space under the transition to the second floor. This can be a full-fledged room, a shelving unit or a decorative element.

Functional furniture allows you to maintain order in your home and create comfort. A universal solution for private buildings - cabinets under the stairs in a house with two or more floors. These types of dressing rooms and storage rooms allow you to free up space in rooms occupied by chests of drawers and large cabinets and place kitchen equipment.

Rational organization of space

Staircase structures are most often installed in hallways, where it is not possible to place large pieces of furniture. A staircase to the second floor with built-in wardrobes will allow you to rationally solve the problem of storing winter supplies, books, tools, and seasonal items. If the space under the stairs allows, the owners can even equip entire rooms or a mini-kitchen there.

It is convenient to store linen, books, and tools on shelves; put small items in drawers under the stairs. Clothes options with rods and hangers are perfect for a winter wardrobe and equipment: bulky jackets and fur coats, skis, sleds, etc. There are many options, but for each home an individual project is developed taking into account the characteristics of the room.

Storage options

You can make the most of the space under the steps by choosing the right option for your future staircase-cabinet. The type of construction directly depends on what is supposed to be stored there.

Open shelving

Arranging books, toys, decorating a wine cellar - all this can be conveniently done on open shelving.

This solution may be interesting for enterprising owners who prefer to do housework themselves. The construction of such a structure will take a minimum of effort and time. The rack can also be used in the country. It will be convenient to store small equipment, seeds and other things.

Using the back of a step as a support to create a shelf is a practical solution.

This way you can place small objects on the back side of the stairs, leaving the rest of the space under the stairs free.

Drawers

Horizontally located drawers look like a chest of drawers and are pulled out in the same way - using roller mechanisms. It is convenient to store small items and documents here. In order to keep a private home in order, you will need various devices and tools. They will be stored securely in the boxes and always in their place.

For ease of searching and maintaining order in the drawers, you can write on the front side what is stored in each of them. This ensures compact storage of items and their precise sorting.

If the width of the flight of stairs is more than 60 cm, then it is rational to place two or three volumetric compartments under it, each of which will be separated by shelves or drawers.

This system is not only convenient for storing various items, but also looks attractive in any interior. When closed, this design looks like a cabinet with doors.

Wardrobe with hinged doors

Hinged cabinet doors allow access to all contents, unlike, for example, a sliding wardrobe, where the doors can cover shelves.

Inside the wardrobe there should be the following devices:

• hanger rod;
• hooks for clothes;
• shelf for hats;
• department for storing shoes.

It is convenient to place a wardrobe for outerwear here also because of the different heights. This will create a low cabinet suitable for children, where they can put their things on their own. Having placed a compartment for children's clothing at the beginning of the staircase, you need to provide it with a large number of hooks so that guests have somewhere to hang their jackets.

You can organize a pantry for storing household supplies behind the closet door. Mops, buckets, rags and a vacuum cleaner - all this often does not find a place, hiding behind curtains and sofas or in the bathroom.

Here you won’t even need to make shelves, but simply place things in their permanent place.

A practical solution for decorating the space under the stairs is to install a wardrobe with sliding doors. The opening mechanism of this design allows you to save space in the room as much as possible. Another attractive thing about this model is that the external design can be different: using glass, mirrors, plastic, natural wood, etc.

It is difficult to design and build such a piece of furniture on your own. Only extensive experience in this matter will allow you to accurately integrate a storage system with sliding doors. It is better to entrust the installation of a sliding wardrobe to specialists.

The slope of the stairs can interfere with the opening of doors, so the system can be combined with other types of arrangement of the under-staircase space.

Kitchen cabinets

You can organize a work area for cooking in a small country house in the space under the stairs. This will allow you to leave extra room for a bedroom or living room.

Locating the work area in this location has both advantages and disadvantages. The kitchen will be compact, and zones can be divided using partitions. It will accommodate a sink, a cooking table, a stove and a refrigerator.

The choice of household appliances should be made taking into account the maximum possible height of the space used. This condition will not allow installing a tall and voluminous refrigerator. In addition, in most cases there are no windows here, so high power lamps must be installed.

Glass showcase

The option of decorating free space under the rise to the second floor using glass partitions is used less often in residential premises. This idea will make it possible to visually lighten any, even the heaviest, structure of steps.

Glass showcases often contain dishes, handmade crafts, cups, certificates, and medals. Glass will prevent dust from settling and moisture from affecting things. It will add sophistication to the interior, and in combination with LED lighting, the new cabinet will also become a bright corner in the house.

It will be difficult to create a drawing for placing glass display cases yourself. There are many nuances that need to be taken into account, so turning to specialists is the only right step to getting the desired result.

Combination of methods

Combining different types of cabinets is convenient and practical.

A combined design with drawers, shelves, hinged or sliding doors, and glass elements provides more opportunities to rationally use the entire space under the flight of stairs. A low distance between the floor and ceiling can be equipped with drawers, a high distance with large cabinets.

The combination of any design with open shelving will relieve the burden on a massive staircase.

The external design of a new piece of furniture with your own hands begins after all installation work is completed. Racks do not require a special approach to decoration. In most cases, the objects stored there, be it books or dishes, decorate the place on their own. Adding LED elements to the shelves will attract attention and increase the illumination of the room.

It is useful to decorate the closet in which things will be stored using mirrors. The use of original fittings on both doors and drawers can also serve as decoration. They are also often decorated using thermal film or photo wallpaper. A bright pattern will decorate the entire room.

The very fact of useful use of the space under the stairs can already be considered a decorative element in the design of the home.

Do it yourself or to order?

Owners of country houses in most cases are enterprising people and can build anything with their own hands, but is it necessary to do this?

Creating such a piece of furniture requires precision in measurements and high-quality execution of drawings. A qualified designer can create an interesting project that takes into account the customer’s wishes and organically fits into the interior. It is better to entrust installation work to experienced specialists.

Making custom cabinets under the stairs is more expensive than doing the design yourself. But in this case, the owner will receive not only a high-quality piece of furniture, created taking into account all the possibilities of space and wishes, but also a guarantee for the product.