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Utilization of Space Under Stairs

 

You can utilize the space under stairs efficiently though it is small. This area is mostly neglected. You can make use of the space for storage, home office or study room. So why not start planning to make good use of the space. The following are efficient uses of the area under stairs.

Storage under Stairs

The space under stairs provides wonderful place for storage. Install cabinets, shelves and drawers under stairs for storage.  Use shelves to display decorative pieces whereas cabinets can be used for storage. Cabinets can be used for storing winter clothes and things which are sometimes used.  Drawers could be used for placing books and toys of children.

storage under stairs

Study Area under Stairs

You can utilize the space by transforming it into study area. It might be a right place for computer. Cabinet can also be installed here for placing books. You can paint this area in warm shades to make it user friendly. It is good to make it study area in small apartments. It can also be used as a small library.

study under stairs



Home Office under Stairs

It’s a wonderful idea to decorate the space as a home office.  Though the space under stairs is small, yet you can create a compact work place. Use a small desk for computer and adjustable shelf is good option for that.


Home office under stairs

Toilet under Stairs

It’s usually a good idea to build a toilet under stairs in small apartments. Use this toilet for guests. This is an effective way of space saving.

Toilet under stairs

Kids Space under Stairs

Kids need a place where they can play and enjoy. The space under stairs is a good idea for kids to play inside the house. Add some warm colors to make the space beautiful and fantastic.

Kids space under stairs

 

Living Space under Stairs

Place a bed or sofa cum bed under stairs and ottomons can also be placed here.

If you do not have another bedroom, this  area gives you the option of instant bedroom. You can use this place for relaxation and study. You can place Ottomans here for sitting in spare time. 

Garden Area under Stairs

If you have exterior staircase in your house, this area can best be used for growing small plants and creepers. The flower palnts look very beautiful under the stairs.

Garden under stairs


 

 
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arti
By arti -  On  7/22/2012 4:04:25 PM
this is really a very good idea.
 
Anonymous
By Anonymous - On 5/18/2012 4:49:39 PM
Very nice article on using space below stairs.
How about coming up with Aquarium below the stairs something like below...
1. First two-three step level a box for storage.
2. Last two-three steps box for storage - used as opening space for aquarium.
3. In between steps space for aquarium.

Does this be possible and look good?
 
Anonymous
By Anonymous - On 2/11/2012 10:55:46 AM
Excellent design for space utilization below the staircase
 
Anonymous
By Anonymous - On 5/1/2011 12:35:38 AM
i want to be an architect but i can not attend the college. can i learn practically about course legally?can you help me? may i send my maps for my ability? thank you.
 
Anonymous
By Anonymous - On 4/11/2011 7:10:10 PM
The on item most homeowners must remember regarding stairs is that is typically the only means of egress from the upper floors. Introducing storage or other combustibles only enhances the burning process, in essance, blocking the only way out of upper floors.
Your article should be corrected as you are encouraging this behavior.
 
yallammapatil
By yallammapatil -  On  7/14/2010 9:03:00 PM
very helpful
 
Anonymous
By Anonymous - On 7/1/2010 3:25:26 PM
very helpfull, giving me ideas what to do under the stairs,
 
Anonymous
By Anonymous - On 6/23/2010 4:34:01 AM
Really this idea is very useful and need more pictures
 
etha
By etha -  On  6/18/2010 7:26:55 AM
show more of bathroom tiles arrangemnt and flooring
 
tse
By tse -  On  11/19/2009 10:15:46 AM
toilet under stair is good but how to keep ventilation? please help
 
tse
By tse -  On  10/6/2009 11:05:17 AM
I want to know about the ventilation.
 
Anonymous
By Anonymous - On 6/29/2009 12:28:18 AM
There are some good ideas here but unfortunately for me, I only have 6 steps leading to the basement so none of these ideas will work. Any ideas for small set of stairs?
 
shwetha
By shwetha -  On  5/17/2009 11:40:50 AM
i liked the picture where the area under the stairs has been used as a study area. very good idea.
 
suman kanda
By suman kanda -  On  2/11/2009 7:02:45 PM
niceeeeeee
 
shailendra
By shailendra -  On  12/29/2008 8:42:18 PM
nice pics
 
Vipul Hasija
By Vipul Hasija -  On  11/4/2008 4:50:32 PM
Very helpful and useful ideas.....impressed
 
priya
By priya -  On  11/3/2008 2:15:44 PM
Its very good that we can get good ideas from your site bu the pictures are very limited
 
aman
By aman -  On  8/12/2008 3:08:54 PM
Gud ideas...The best one i liked is for storage space, n for kids stuff,can be used for toilet too if slope is not much
 
Banumathi Badhrinath
By Banumathi Badhrinath -  On  8/10/2008 1:20:36 AM
Very good idea but according to the Vastu we are not suppose use under the stairs,these what i heard from one of the Vastushatra people. I want to know whether can i store the things under the stairs or not please give me some information please. Waiting for your comments.
 
nkankhara
By nkankhara -  On  8/8/2008 9:20:25 AM
very good idea but can we utilise this space if the slope is not much that is the space is not as large as it is available over here
but very nice concept
 
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