Are you struggling to find storage space in your home? Have your children’s toys taken up too much room and you just want your own little nook, but you’re finding it hard?
Well, the solution could be your staircase!
Imagine your staircase and the space underneath it. Is it currently occupied by something else, or is it empty? If it’s empty, you’re in luck, as you’ve not got much work to do. But if something is taking up that space right now, do you need it?
There is so much you can do with that space when you put your mind to it. Could it be a home office, a reading nook, or somewhere to store the children’s belongings so you get your space back?
Keep reading this guide to discover the very best under-stairs storage ideas.
Home office
Not all small-space creations are purely for storage; some can be for function.
Since 2020, working from home has become the norm for thousands of people around the world. And, when working remotely, it’s key that you have a space to call your own where you can separate home from work.
If you have some space under your stairs, you could transform this into a cute, functional place to focus on your work while at home. A compact desk that snugly fits a chair underneath it when not in use, some shelves for documents and ornaments, and much more. With a fitted desk and shelving, this once-wasted space can be transformed into something incredibly functional.
Pantry
Struggling for storage in your kitchen? A pantry under your stairs (especially if they’re close) could be the perfect solution.
Installing fitted cupboards and shelves to the space under your stairs can create so much additional storage for your spaces, flavourings, tins and more.
Reading nook
If you love to settle down to a good book but can never find a quiet place to yourself, a small reading nook under your stairs could be ideal.
You could install a fitted bench in the area with comfortable cushions and blankets. If the space is deep enough, you could also use a small lamp on a shelf and a curtain to close off the area, giving you some privacy while reading.
For many people, this is a much more favourable option than some additional storage!
Kids’ toy storage
If you have children then it’s likely your home is overflowing with toys, especially around Christmas and birthdays. Sometimes, the pile of toys can seem never-ending, which is why you need some bespoke under-stairs storage.
The hallway is an ideal spot for your children to access their toys as it’s central, which means the toys can be easily taken to any room in the house.
Fitted cupboards and shelves under your stairs with storage boxes can be a lifesaver when it comes to tidying your children’s toys away.
Fitted wardrobe
Have a few too many clothes and not enough storage upstairs? Some additional clothes rails under the stairs could be extremely handy.
There are many options available that can even be pulled out and extended to make it easier to select the item of clothing you want.
If this isn’t a real concern for you, but you have plenty of coats and jackets between everyone in the house, you could store them under your stairs. Get rid of the ugly coat rack and hide everything away with under-stairs storage.
Shoe storage
Do you have a pile of shoes growing by the front door? Or a shoe rack that’s overflowing and needs some attention?
Take back some of your entrance space and hide the shoes away in fitted under-stairs storage. It might even get rid of some of the smell, too!
Choose the perfect bespoke staircase for your home
Are you keen to incorporate some new under-stairs storage in your home, but your stairs aren’t quite the right fit?
Fortunately, that’s where we come in. At Abbott-Wade, we’re experts in creating bespoke staircases in Scotland and beyond the rest of the UK.
If you speak to our professional staircase designers and installers, we can help you create a space underneath your stairs for you to create whatever you’d like.
All you have to do is contact us today and we’ll talk through all of your options.
