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Owners of private houses, the number of floors in which is more than two, are familiar with the problem called "internal stairs" firsthand. On the one hand, it should be comfortable, functional and safe, on the other hand, it should take up as little space as possible. The problem is that these two characteristics are mutually exclusive, and it is not possible to resolve the issue without prejudice to one of the parties. The article will discuss how to rationally use the space under the stairs.

• This is where situations that are familiar to many come from. For example, a young couple who finds it easy to climb any stairs will most likely choose a model in a modern style, without massive railings, but at the same time with a fairly steep angle of ascent (this saves a lot of space).

• A couple with children or the elderly will choose a noticeably more practical option with gentle wide steps and comfortable railings.
• The first will face problems just when a baby appears in their house, and as a result, grandmothers, grandfathers and nannies will catch up. The second will understand that “something was done wrong at the time when they begin to place furniture and things in the house. Because suddenly it turns out that the stairs took up too much useful space.
• How to look for the "golden mean"? What should win: style or practicality? In the case of stairs, the convenience and safety of the household should be paramount.
• Another thing is to find a compromise that will help turn the stairs, or rather the place under it, from an incomprehensible hulk into one of the most comfortable places in the house. And there can be many such options. The main thing is to make a little effort, imagination, and before starting work, tune in to the fact that you should not be afraid of bold decisions, because. literally everything can be placed under the stairs!

What to consider when designing the space under the stairs

If the staircase already exists, then you should think about its transformation based on the following positions:

• what can be placed here? That is, what exactly will allow you to equip the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe place under the stairs. Will it be a small closet or an almost full-fledged room;
• what should be placed? If the rest of the area is not too large, then the space under the stairs should be used for purely practical purposes. When there is no shortage of square meters, then they arrange something in the style of “for peace of mind”;
• Is it possible to bring communications? The answer to this question will make it possible to understand whether, for example, a toilet can be placed under the stairs. Or even a small kitchen.
• what will the staircase design do? More precisely, what its lower part looks like, which in this case will serve as a ceiling. Sloped or flat? With steps or without?

What to do under the stairs

• The most popular options. First of all, of course, the pantry belongs to them. If there are communications, it can be turned into a boiler room or laundry room. Often, wardrobes, various shelves and places to rest are placed under the stairs.
• non-standard options. This is, for example, a wine cellar. As well as bathrooms, small kitchens, offices, play areas for kids. Further - about each in more detail.

Storage room under the stairs

• Most adults who loved to read fairy tales in childhood remember that in almost every second of them a “closet under the stairs” was mentioned.
• Paradoxically, even now, centuries later, in any modern house, even with sufficient area and thoughtful places for storing all kinds of things, there is a need for a pantry, even the smallest one. Because there is always something to add to it. The contents of pantries can theoretically be divided into two types:
  1. things that are often used in economic activities and, as a result, must always be at hand;
  2. something that is rarely used (and very often - never), but in no case should it be thrown out and taken out to the garage or to the attic.

• It depends on what is planned to be stored in the pantry and in what style it should be designed. If you make a mix of open shelves and niches, then the slightest mess in this area will look like a consequence of a natural disaster, and a bucket for washing floors is unlikely to look aesthetically pleasing anyway. On the other hand, it is the open pantry that involuntarily obliges you to ensure that everything is in its place and kept clean.
• Its opposite is a pantry behind closed doors, it will make it easy to maintain external order.
• The downside is that solid doors will give a visual effect of massiveness. But it is he who wants to be avoided by equipping a place under the stairs. Therefore, the most optimal pantry option can be a mixed type, in which open shelves and niches alternate with closed ones. A modern vacuum cleaner, for example, will only become an interior decoration; it is, of course, better to hide detergents, garden tools and rags in it. It all depends on the amount of space.

Dressing room under the stairs

• Almost the same as about the pantry, we can say about the arrangement of the closet under the stairs. Most often, it is supposed to store outerwear or out-of-season clothing, so there is a desire to place more and close it so that it is not visible.

• This may lead to a bulky effect. But an indispensable thing in any modern interior - a mirror - will help to fight it. Or rather, mirrored doors.
• If the area allows, you can equip something like a dressing room under the stairs. That is, in principle, the same closet, but in which it is possible to enter.

Hallway under the stairs

• This is true when the stairs are near the front door. In this case, there is no ideal place for a small hallway. Here it is quite possible to place a convenient hanger, shelves for shoes, a stand for umbrellas and even a place for a seat.

• If there are children and athletes in the house, then the place under the stairs will be optimal for storing strollers, bicycles, sledges, outdoor toys and other analogues. At the same time, a small entrance hall (enough for an ottoman and hangers) will need to be placed nearby.

Shelves under stairs

• All space under the stairs can be filled with drawers or shelves. This is a slightly different option, as in the case of the pantry. This is where the monochrome effect comes into play. Drawers, so boxes, shelves - so shelves.
• Plenty of storage spaces will make the stairs the roof of a large chest of drawers. What to store in it is an individual question, but they will definitely not be empty.
• Boxes can be made in different sizes, arranged in a checkerboard pattern. In a word, apply imagination and, of course, material possibilities.

• If the height allows, vertical sliding drawers can be equipped under the stairs, such as are found in almost all modern kitchens. You just need to understand how practical they will be.
• If you fill the space under the stairs with open shelves or cells, then it is best to mark books on them afterwards. It is usually very difficult for them to find a place in a residential area, especially when there are a lot of books. But in such a library under the stairs, they will not only fit compactly, but will also become an interior decoration (with the right arrangement).
• When arranging the library under the stairs, you need to take into account an important point. If the upper shelves are out of reach, but they can accommodate the necessary books (at least you will have to shake off the dust from them periodically), then there should always be something at hand that allows you to get to these shelves. An ordinary stepladder may not look very aesthetically pleasing, so you should think about a small folding chair - a ladder.
• Shelves of a certain angular design can turn the place under the stairs into a wine cellar. And if you combine them with bookshelves, you get a very interesting combination. But there are “buts” in the arrangement of the wine cellar. After all, for a long time wine can only be stored in the cold, which is why the concept of “wine cellar” exists. Therefore, if there is one, you can simply add items to the wine cellar under the stairs, but if it is the only place to store the wine collection, then for a large number of bottles you need to think about how air conditioning and ventilation will take place.

The embodiment of the comfort of the space under the stairs

• From the option of a library and wine library, you can smoothly move on to the possibility of arranging some very interesting and, most importantly, very cozy corner, which can become a favorite place for all households.
• The place under the stairs in the house can become a kind of recreation area, combined with a study. In any case, there should be a comfortable chair (or at least a chair), a desk, shelves and an electrical outlet. How to use such a zone, everyone decides in their own way.

• In addition, under the stairs, you can successfully equip something like a greenhouse. The main thing is to choose plants that do not require a lot of light and an abundance of air. If the height and width of the space under the stairs is minimal, then you can get by with a couple of large plants. But when, on the contrary, it is required to fill the void as much as possible, then additional shelves and hanging planters are used. Add a small indoor fountain and the feeling of "nature in the house" will become complete.

Bathroom and kitchen under the stairs

• Still, you should not place a shower stall under the stairs. The space under the stairs is equipped in this way, as a rule, with a lack of the main place.
• As already mentioned, the main thing here is the presence of communications. If they are not in fact, or their wiring will be too troublesome and expensive, then it is better to refuse such an idea. In addition, it is imperative to consider ventilation (hood) for the toilet.
• But these are not the only things to focus on. If there is very little space under the stairs, then the bathroom equipped here will not only not be useful, but will also cause discomfort (unless, of course, only children will use it). It will be difficult not only to turn around in it, but also just to find a place for toilet paper.

• What indicators will allow you to equip a full-fledged toilet? This is a height and length - at least two meters, a width - at least 120 cm. Such a minimum will allow not only to supply the toilet with everything necessary, but also to make a small washstand in it.
• If the height allows, then it can always be used under small mezzanines for storing, for example, detergents.
• As for the equipment of the kitchen, everything here is both simpler and more complicated at the same time. In order to make a full-fledged gas hob, you need not only gas distribution, but also a good hood. But two electric burners have a “right to life” (again, if there is ventilation).

• The best solution with a lack of free space may not be a full-fledged kitchen corner, but a place where you can make tea, coffee, fresh juice or arrange a small bar. Such a “mini-kitchen” will fit very well into the living room, and, moreover, it will “unload” the working area of ​​​​the main kitchen well.

Play area under the stairs in the house

• Now in the market of children's toys you can find many different houses - from tents to entire play centers. This is great, but in any case, it costs a fair amount of money and takes up a lot of space.
• But if the house has a staircase, then perhaps you should forget about your practical and aesthetic aspirations, and arrange a real childhood dream under it with doors, windows and a bed.

• In such a "hut" they will play, developing their imagination, not only kids 3-10 years old, but older obstinate people will gladly climb here with a tablet or a book. Such a place is akin to a well-equipped attic, famous for its comfort, but, again, ventilation is very important in it.

A staircase is a very important element of a two-story building, but such a device always takes up a lot of space. Therefore, all owners of private houses are interested in the question of how to efficiently and rationally use the space under the stairs. In this article, we offer a solution to this issue - a pantry under the stairs. The idea is quite common, since arranging a storage room under the stairs does not require a lot of money and effort, and even a novice builder can handle it.

How to occupy the space under the stairs

The storage room under the stairs is the ideal solution for the practical use of the space that is created under the stairs. You can use a closed niche for storing things, for example, household appliances. Also, for household items that are small in size, you can make shelves, racks and tables with your own hands. However, you should be aware that in such a room it will be necessary to establish a certain temperature regime, an acceptable level of humidity.

Equipment can be stored in this room.

Features of the device niches under the stairs

The arrangement of the space under the stairs should begin with the implementation of a competent and thorough project. You should definitely pay attention to the following points:

• features of the device, that is, the shape of the structure, the presence of risers;
• the size of the staircase, sometimes you can equip a full-fledged room under it, and in some cases you have to be content with small pieces of furniture;
• purpose and position. When the structure is in the corridor, it is better to use the area under the stairs for a dressing room or closet, if in the living room - under the library, in the kitchen - a closet for preservation or dishes;
• availability of technical communications, that is, lighting, water supply, sewerage, etc., depending on which room you want to equip.

It should also be borne in mind that the design of the niche must match the interior of the entire room. When designing a room under the stairs, it is necessary to follow fire safety rules, take into account the number, age and needs of people living in the house.

In this video you will learn more about the pantry under the stairs:

Arrangement of the pantry

A pantry under the stairs is not an affordable luxury for every owner of a private house. In fact, the pantry is a small room in which you can store everything your heart desires: from small household items to books and products. However, not in every case, the space under the stairs allows you to enter and turn around, so most often in such places it is customary to make cabinets, shelves and racks for storing things.

The main advantage of such a place is its versatility.

Consider the most popular ideas for arranging pantries and the degree of their convenience:

1. If there is a kitchen next door. In this case, it is best to store preservation and other edible supplies, as well as dishes in the pantry. In this room, you can make boxes for storing cans, shelves for bags with vegetables and root crops. The only obstacle to this may be the passage of heating pipes in the room, then you will not particularly keep the vegetables warm. Also, under the stairs, you can organize an additional bathroom if a lot of people live in the house. In this case, pipes for water supply and sewerage should be connected to the pantry, and you should also take care of normal lighting. Such use of the area will be quite rational and will solve many of your problems.
2. Adjacent to the living room. If the staircase structure is located next to the common room, whether it be a dining room or a living room, then you need to competently approach the interior design, for this you can peep ideas on the photo on the Internet, magazines. In such a room, you can do anything, even a wine cellar with glass doors, and place exquisite shelves for bottles and glasses on the walls. Also an interesting idea would be the implementation of drawers for storing various items for gatherings: tablecloths, festive dishes, candles, napkins. Such a building looks aesthetically pleasing and convenient to use when guests descend on the house.
3. Arrangement of a children's room. In such a room you can put extra toys, children's books and other infrequently used, but necessary things. Another option for using a pantry is to build a children's house under the stairs, because kids love to build various structures, and why shouldn't parents make this task easier for them.
4. If there is a creative nature in the house. In this case, the pantry can be used as a workshop. There you can store threads, knitting needles, yarn, fabric, if a craftswoman lives in the house. Or canvases, paper, paints, if a small artist grows up in the house. The area under the stairs can also be used to store the owner's tools: screwdrivers, screws, nails, then in case of any breakdown in the house, everything you need will be at hand.

As you can see, the pantry room is striking in its versatility, in such a room you can equip any room, even an office, and all that is required for this is desire and a little effort, and then just a flight of your imagination.

Wardrobe equipment

If there is a corridor next to the home staircase, in such a situation it is most logical to equip a dressing room in the form of a wardrobe in the under-stair space. It will perfectly fit winter clothes, outerwear, shoes, as well as various women's attributes: bags, belts, hats, gloves, scarves, etc. Such a structure will significantly relieve the hallway from the constantly interfering bulky seasonal items and shoes, and to make the room visually appear larger, you can build in a large mirror there, by the way, it will be very useful for fashionistas.

Bar equipment

If the house does not have a real cellar, then the space under the staircase is perfect for these purposes. Moreover, this room can be used with maximum benefit - in the lower part of the niche, organize a small cellar for storing alcoholic beverages, and in the upper part of the structure, install a bar counter with cabinets for glasses and drinks that do not require storage in a certain temperature regime.

You can make a work area or a bar

You can also take into account the features of the purpose of the room and design the interior accordingly, for example, overlay the walls with mirrored sparkling gold or silver tiles and decorate the room with appropriate attributes.

You can complement the whole structure with a small table and a sofa for relaxing. Why don't you have a place to relax?

Arrangement of a closet

In every house there are always things that are a pity to throw away and have nowhere to store. In this case, the arrangement of a closet will be an excellent solution to this problem. When equipping a closet, it will be most convenient to carry out the construction using small drawers, where you can conveniently place various household items: a vacuum cleaner, a mop, a children's bicycle, etc. Doors in such a building are better to install inconspicuous, which will merge with the interior of the room.

Shelves

With the help of shelves, you can create a whole storage system, such devices will never be empty, because there is always a whole bunch of various small and medium items that have nowhere to locate. The shelves are made in various configurations, they are mainly fixed to the wall or the lower part of the march.

Rack

The rack is a functional structure that is divided into cells. This principle of structure allows you to group different types of objects. The main requirements of the device are functionality and spaciousness. The external airiness and lightness of the racks makes it possible to effectively use the space under the stairs, without creating a feeling of bulkiness.

Sliding doors and drawers are especially popular when arranging shelving, they allow you to make the device more functional.

Rack - an important element of the pantry

Step-by-step process of equipment pantry

Step one. Preparatory work

You can equip the pantry in advance, even at the stage of finishing the house itself. In this case, you do not need to remove the facade. If it is not there, then you can safely proceed to the second step, otherwise you need to carefully remove the plaster fabric.

• putty;
• level;
• facades;
• bars;
• fixing material;
• polished boards;
• roulette;
• pencil.

Step two. Finishing work

The pantry should be well plastered, painted, wallpapered or tiled for neatness.

Step three. Space organization

It all depends on the purpose of the room and your imagination. As mentioned earlier, you can make special cabinets, shelves, racks, drawers in the pantry.

Step four. doors

It is necessary to hang doors on racks or cabinets for a more aesthetic appearance. For this, a small edging is made, and facades are hung.

You should also install doors to the room itself, unless you decide to use the pantry as a library. Doors are different: sliding, deaf, glass, you need to choose the most suitable option for your design. Also, the doors can be made invisible so that they merge with the interior of the room, this is necessary if you decide to use a pantry under the closet.

Finally

From the foregoing, we can conclude that the storage room is a fairly versatile building that is perfect for arranging both an inconspicuous closet and equipment for a separate room. Such a room can be used as a bar, a playroom for children or a guest room, it all depends on your imagination.

When planning the construction of a second floor or attic in a house, the question always arises of how to optimally use the space under the stairs. We offer you the best modern options that will help you practicalize the place under the stairs. Which one to use? It all depends on your technical (and financial) capabilities and on the needs of your household. In addition, it is important at what stage you thought about what to place under the stairs: as usual, the earlier you plan, the more opportunities you have.

Storage: use the space under the stairs.

The most common option for practical organization of space under the stairs is to take it for storage. It can be cabinets, pantries, dressing rooms or just open shelves.

1. Storage systems under the stairs.

   The main problem of organizing storage under the stairs is the significant cost of furniture, which must fit under the bevel of the flight of stairs. Therefore, this option using standard rectangular cabinets and chests of drawers will allow you to relatively painlessly equip the space under the stairs. This technique works very well for a studio apartment, where the most efficient use of every centimeter of space is required at minimal cost.
   
   

   Another option, how to place a cabinet under the stairs on a budget, is to use standard cabinets, supplementing them with beveled fronts for doors. In this case - an additional fee will be only for the manufacture of facades of an individual form.
   
   An open storage system is the most inexpensive. Using standard shelving profiles and inexpensive storage containers, you can create space under the stairs quickly and inexpensively.
   

2. Hallway under the stairs.

   It is very convenient to use the space under the stairs as part of the hallway. Storage space can be at the top of the high part of the stairs - in a closet with a mirrored door.
   

   Or you can use the entire staircase - high cabinets for outerwear, low cabinets for shoes.
   
   It is not necessary to hide all outerwear in closets. Under the stairs, you can easily equip an open hanger for clothes and place shelves for shoes.
   

3. Wardrobe under the stairs.

   If the stairs in the house are in the room, then in the space under it you can arrange a wardrobe. These can be simple open storage systems - with clothes rails and sectional drawers.

   

   Or you can equip a real dressing room on the back side of the stairwell. This storage option is the dream of every housewife.

   

   If the location of the stairs does not allow you to make an entrance, then the traditional option with built-in wardrobes under the stairs is also quite practical.
   
   

4. How to place a closet under the stairs.

   Not always the stairway is located in a secluded corner of the house, if the stairs go through one of the main rooms, then the organization of convenient storage of a lot of things needed for the bedroom or dining room can be framed using a beautiful mirror cabinet in combination with mirror chests of drawers. Such use of the space under the stairs not only does not spoil the room, but also decorates it.
   
   

   It is not necessary to use special furniture for a stylish design of a place under the stairs. You can always achieve a harmonious effect by complementing standard furniture with shelves. Such shelves visually more fully fill the space under the stairs without cluttering it up.
   If the task is not in beauty, but in the possibility of placing as many things as possible under the stairs, then the use of a corner wardrobe will help to effectively solve this problem.
   

5. How to make shelves under the stairs.

   As we saw above, shelves combined with standard rectangular furniture will help to organize the space under the stairs neatly and practically. Properly selected finishing materials, fashionable accent wall - and you have an excellent result at low cost.
   

   To store things under the stairs, you can do with only shelves. It is important to understand here that the depth of the shelf can rarely take up all the available space, because. it will be inconvenient for you to look for things in the depths of the shelf in a half-bent state. But to beat some part of the stairs as shelves is quite a practical option.
   
   If the style of designing the space under the stairs is important to you, then such spectacular contrasting shelves, in harmony with the design of the stairs, are an effective and fashionable solution.
   

6. How to make a pantry under the stairs.

   The main approach to arranging a pantry under the stairs is convenient access to the entire space. Therefore, it is convenient to make double doors here so that it is convenient to work with the lower part of the pantry.
   
   

   Alternatively, front drawers can be made under the stairs. But this option is suitable for rarely used things, because. has limited storage capacity in terms of the dimensions of things and such access to things can hardly be called comfortable.
   

It is better to make canvases narrow so that they are in harmony with the steps of the stairs.

This door system lasts up to 50 years. The internal space of the cabinet is equipped in different ways: shelves, sections with a bar, drawers. A wardrobe with clothes and shoes, shelves with blanks for the winter, storage places for household items, etc. can be hidden behind the canvases.

For a wardrobe with hinged doors, you will need at least 50 cm of free space in front of the facade.

Wardrobe with hinged doors

Another modification with a similar purpose is a wardrobe with sliding doors. The blades move frontally along the upper and lower guides. The advantages of sliding doors are saving space in front of the facade, a beautiful and neat appearance.

More disadvantages:

• complex installation due to the special geometry of space;
• short period of guaranteed operation;
• noise when sliding doors;
• high price due to complex work;
• not suitable for all flights of stairs.

Since non-symmetrical doors move only in one direction, access to the outermost sector of the cabinet is limited in any design.

It is not comfortable. A sliding wardrobe under the stairs is rarely installed.

Sliding wardrobe under the stairsSliding wardrobes

Convenient and functional drawers. It can be just boxes of different sizes for storing household items, seasonal clothes, accessories and shoes. If the design of the stairs allows - the boxes are also equipped in the steps

An interesting and more functional option are retractable modules that move along ball guides. Retractable sections are also available without handles - they open with a light touch of the hand using the Push Open and Tip-On systems. Depending on the location of the cabinet, it contains a wardrobe, shoes, dishes or products.

Drawer cabinetsOpen shelving

The easiest and most economical option for arranging the space under the stairs. With the manufacture of the structure, you can cope on your own. In fact, here you need to make shelves and combine them with the span.

Open shelving under stairs Combination wardrobe

In this embodiment, the design combines all or several of the modifications described above.

The combined wardrobe is functionality, originality and a beautiful aesthetic appearance.

The following rules are followed:

• in the highest segments they place a wardrobe, close it with hinged or sliding doors;
• open shelves for books, dishes, decorative items or a TV are placed in the center;
• the lower tiers are reserved for drawers.

Combined cabinetHow to choose materials for the cabinet

When choosing a material, they are guided by the budget, the performance of the stairs, the purpose, the future load and the location of the structure. Therefore, pay attention to strength, moisture resistance, environmental friendliness and compliance with the overall interior.

Solid wood cabinets are strong, beautiful and durable. Wood furniture is rightly called elite, but it is expensive. Another disadvantage is heavy weight and the need for special care.

An alternative to solid wood is furniture boards.

These are vertical or horizontal bars fastened into a common panel from different tree species. The material has a characteristic checkerboard surface.

Furniture panelWood boards

Chipboard - sawdust and wood chips are pressed using formaldehyde resins. Cons - low strength (crumbles) and moisture resistance. Not suitable for cutting curly products. Pros - low price.

Chipboard for furniture

Chipboards come in a variety of finishes. The most popular - laminated - chipboard.

MDF - small chips and sawdust are pressed using natural substances. Pluses - durability, moisture resistance, environmental friendliness, density and plasticity. Complex carvings can be made on the plates, fittings can be fastened without problems and curved surfaces can be created. Cons - the cost is more expensive than chipboard.

MDF boards are characterized by high density and durability are not inferior to wood.

MDF

Wood boards come with coatings.

Modern design thought is extremely restless and inventive, and sometimes seeks to use every piece of free space to place something necessary and functional there.

The staircase in the house is a great field for creativity.

A lot can be placed under its span: shelves, a wardrobe with doors, a recreation area, and even a small office can be equipped there.

The most functional option is to place shelves in the space under the stairs.

It is possible that you have already thought about it. Maybe they even wondered: “How to make a closet under the stairs with your own hands?”

First you need to deal with the advantages and disadvantages of cabinets under the stairs in the house.The advantages of such an interior element are obvious.

Like any coin has two sides, the installation of a built-in wardrobe under the stairs in the house has its own “stumbling blocks”. They must be considered before taking on the job.We will conditionally call them shortcomings:

Types and features

The main quality of the cabinet under the stairs is its convenience and practical location in space. This is what needs to be evaluated first of all, choosing its external and internal appearance.Design options:

• Shelves under the stairs;
  

  

  On the shelves you can store your favorite volumes and pleasant little things, notepads with notes.

• glass showcase;
  

  

  The collection of wines requires an appropriate thoughtful approach. You can put them behind transparent showcases - like in a museum.

• Closet;
  

  

  If the dimensions of the stairs allow, you can organize a mini-dressing room under the steps, arranging places for storing shoes and seasonal clothes there.

• With conventional swing doors;
  

  

  Convenient lockers will make all things easily accessible and keep them clean and tidy.

• With drawers;
  

  

  The design of drawers is suitable for storing documents, tools and other not too voluminous things.

• Headset;
  

  

  The kitchen under the stairs is a great option to save space in the house.

• Combined options.
  

  

  Under the stairs, you can place a kitchen or dining area, and the area under the steps of the structure is perfect for embedding numerous cabinets, which you can’t do without in the kitchen.

The most affordable option is to simply mount the racks. So, you can easily make a closet under the stairs with your own hands. In some cases, this is even preferable.

If, for example, the staircase leads from the basement, or you plan to use the space under the stairs in the house to store books, framed photographs and souvenirs.

Modern shelves under the stairs look beautiful. A showcase will help to hide them from excess dust.

Such a wardrobe will look modern and will not overload the room with its volume.

The closet built under the stairs will have sliding doors. This is a particularly successful design in cases where access to the stairway is limited.

The scope of such doors will not take up extra room space, but you need to take into account the distance of their rollback to the sides.

Swing doors are suitable for spacious rooms.

Reliable and practical design will serve you faithfully for a long time.

Taking a niche under the stairs with drawers is a great idea. It is only necessary to "play" with their width and, possibly, shape. This option will be convenient if the stairs have a decent depth.

It will be original to place small hidden boxes under the steps.

Another option is to simply place a few hanging and floor cabinets at the bottom of the stairs. This option is convenient for the formation of a working and kitchen area, as they require space to accommodate appliances and various accessories.

Furniture items designed for stairs can be used ready-made, made by yourself or to order.

Combined options can combine the features of any of the above types of stairs with a built-in wardrobe and other interior items.

A sofa under the stairs and several shelves for your favorite books are a great option for a relaxation area.

Furniture under the stairs and interior

In this section, we will answer the difficult question: "How to make a closet under the stairs appropriate in a particular room and really comfortable?" The first step is to look at what room it will be in.The closet under the stairs in the country, of course, has its own specifics, compared with the same piece of furniture in a two-level apartment.

In this case, it is easier to make a closet under the stairs with your own hands.

In general, the design depends on what is supposed to be stored in it. At the same dacha, not all things can be left for storage in street buildings, so put in it what you would like to bring into the house after an active holiday in the garden. In a cottage, a staircase can be almost everywhere: a variety of modern layouts allows this.

Under the stairs with a built-in wardrobe in the living room, it makes sense to place especially valuable items.

So that you can show them to guests, make several doors glass and equip them with lighting. The stairs to the attic floor in the office, obviously, will require a working area with shelves for books and documents. And under the stairs in the hallway you need to have a wardrobe and shoe boxes.

Dimensions

In general, it is up to you to decide what size cabinet you need under your home stairs. Will it be clearly inscribed in the march, less than it or more. Designers in their practice sometimes lead one small part of a separate room into the space under the stairs: a dressing room or a bathroom.

Just provide a height in such a way that you can stand up to your full height there.

Also, small shelves can protrude slightly beyond the stairs.Keep in mind - the amount of things in the house tends to increase, so do not skimp on the shelves under the stairs to store them.

Materials, equipment, arrangement

Wood, metal, glass are the materials to focus on.

Ladder-cabinet to order

If you choose this option, be sure to call the measurer or the master at home: do not provide the numbers yourself.

Actively cooperate with specialists at the design stage! Be sure to tell us how much space, what containers are needed for certain things, indicate the dimensions. Together, select the style and color for doors, handles from the catalog, match them with other elements of the room.

Particular attention should be paid to materials and components. It is better not to save on the durability of the structure.

Most importantly, you need to remember that you have given your task to professionals. So don't be too pushy. A good option is to choose a certain frequency, and in accordance with it, inquire about the progress of work.

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50 photo ideas on how to use the space under the stairs:

November 2016

The staircase in a private house and its improvement is a real problem. This is due to the fact that it occupies a relatively large space.

It practically takes it away from housing, leaving nothing in return. The dimensions of the stairs cannot be reduced. Because saving on the steps affects the safety of residents. There remains one possibility - to try to turn the problem into advantages. Your assistant will be ideas for using the space under the stairs in a private house.

Rational use of space under the stairs

The space under the flights of stairs can be used for almost all purposes. There would be a desire. But still, before starting work, you need to evaluate the actual size and think about what is more necessary and convenient to place in this area.

So, as always, pick up a pencil and see what is still there.

The room under the stairs: space assessment

Of course, if the staircase is located immediately at the entrance, the bedroom cannot be equipped here. Examine the niche and pay attention to the following points:

• Estimate the size of the room. As far as the height allows you to place a shelf or cabinet. The depth of the niche is also important, everything that does not fit under the stairs will peek out of it.
• Often in the space under the stairs there are communications from the second floor. In this case, they will need to be closed with a structure and soundproofing provided, otherwise the movement of water through the pipe will be distributed throughout the house.
• It is important to evaluate the quality and design of the niche ceiling before starting work.

Determine the size of the free space under the stairs

Where is the staircase and the purpose of the room is familiar to you. This is considered the most important criterion when choosing the idea of ​​​​using the space under the stairs in a private house.

Use of space under the stairs for utility rooms

Most often, the staircase is located in the hallway, somewhere at the entrance. Therefore, the space under the flight of stairs is usually used for utility or auxiliary rooms.

Storage room equipment

The pantry refers to the premises, most often located under the flight of stairs. This is easily explained by its small volume. When arranging a pantry, you can consider the following design options:

• Make a full-fledged storage room under the stairs. Cover with a beautifully designed door. At the same time, make sure that the door on the outside matches the style of the room in its design. It did not stand out, but on the contrary, it was veiled, merged with the walls, or was framed like other doors in the room.

Storage room in free space under the stairs

• If the pantry is located at the entrance, you can put household equipment in it. It is convenient to place here scooters, strollers. In the summer, it is good to put sun loungers and portable umbrellas. In winter, use for sledding, skiing and skating.

Bicycles can be stored under the stairs

• There is no need to hide the pantry. You can do without a door. It is enough to close only a small space of the flight of stairs. Put sports and household equipment in the resulting niche.

Open pantry under stairs

• A good solution is to place household appliances in the space under the stairs. It can be either built into an impromptu wall or placed on a shelf. The freezer and washing machine located here will help unload the space of the kitchen and bathroom.

Placement of household appliances under the stairs

The main requirement when decorating a room is to provide the necessary temperature, humidity and provide for ventilation. Another plus in the direction of organizing a pantry under the stairs is that things that are very often required for recreation will be stored together and not far from the entrance.

Wardrobe

The small size of the room allows the space to be used as a wardrobe. The sloping ceiling will not prevent you from conveniently placing fixtures on which things will subsequently be hung. Shelves are suitable for storing umbrellas. Since the space under the stairs turns out to be deep, it can be used as a full-fledged wardrobe, into which it is customary to periodically go in and change clothes.

Use of space under the stairs under the dressing room

You can give the room under the hallway. There are several options for organizing a niche:

• In the free space under the stairs, install a furniture set that fits in style with the design style of the main room. Use the free space near the furniture for storing shoes, install a basket for umbrellas.

Furniture set under the stairs to match the style of the room

• The whole room is divided into several shelves. Hang hangers under outerwear in a free place. Use the bottom shelves to store shoes. Pack the necessary little things in boxes and place them around the room. Close all this wealth with doors.

Wardrobe under the stairs

• Under the stairs, you can independently organize a closet or order a design from a master. In this case, it will be possible to do without doors. The sloping ceiling allows you to beautifully place fasteners for things at different levels. Below on the shelves you can put the same boxes for shoes, hang umbrellas and bags. The open design does not spoil the interior at all

Open storage system under the stairs

• Drawers large in the whole space look beautiful and modern, which, after being pulled out, become shelves. The unusual design looks great, the use of boxes can be very diverse.

Food storage space

Immediately, the idea of ​​​​storing food supplies under the stairs seems unsuccessful. But this place is perfect for storing supplies that usually winter in the cellar. There are several reasons for this choice:

• You can not install heating devices under the stairs. In this case, the niche will not heat up, and after installing the door it will be slightly protected from the heat of the room. As a result, excellent conditions will be created in this room for storing winter food supplies.

Under the stairs you can organize a place to store products

• You can not close the space, but try to equip a real showcase with food products, covered with transparent glass panels.

Open grocery display under the stairs

• An interesting idea to turn the extra space into a beautifully designed place to store wine bottles. Of course, if you have something to fill this makeshift wine cellar or you are a fan of home winemaking.

Organization of the wine library under the stairs

• An open bar is a wonderful unusual and stylish design option. A pair of nearby armchairs will only decorate the atmosphere and make it more homely.

Open bar under the stairs

bathroom

A toilet or bathroom equipped under the stairs is a common option for using a niche. This is facilitated by the fact that on the second floor in the same place it is possible to equip a second bathroom. Thus, communications for maintenance will remain common.

The following tips will help equip the premises:

• In the space under the stairs will fit a small room with a toilet and sink. This will be convenient for the occasion when guests have arrived. There will be all the necessary amenities for them. The main thing is that in the resulting room there is where to turn around. To do this, try to carve out a 2.3 by 1.2 section of the floor for the bathroom. And try to create a height of 2.5 m, but not less than one and a half meters.

Comfortable bathroom dimensions

• If there is a lot of space under the stairs, you can try to place a bathroom here. At the same time, it is worth paying attention to such features of the room as high humidity and temperature changes. To exclude dampness and the appearance of fungus, it is necessary to provide for good heating, provide the room with good ventilation. Take care of creating thermal insulation. Provide waterproofing of the room. As you can see, there are many requirements and problems that need to be solved.

If space allows under the stairs, you can place a shower room

• When placing a full-fledged bathroom, most often it will not work to install a real bath. Stop the choice on the shower.

Small bathroom under the stairs

• When equipping a bathroom under the stairs, be prepared that commercially available furniture sets, most likely, will not fit into the room. Furniture will have to be made to order.

Equipping the area under the stairs for auxiliary rooms is a good idea, but not a new one. No one will be surprised by such a layout. It is much more interesting to try to turn this small place into a living space in which the residents of the house will spend most of their time.

A variant of this use of space was shown in classic cinema. The legendary Bagels from "Office Romance" for two whole series, instead of working, watched women's legs, nimbly running up the stairs all day.

The idea of ​​​​using the space under the stairs for an office

The space under the stairs is sometimes large, in which case it can be given over to an office, even a door or a sliding wall can be provided for partial soundproofing and privacy. But even small niche sizes for an open-type office are suitable:

• A small space will fit a computer desk, the computer itself, a cabinet, shelves or drawers for office equipment. If the table does not fit a little in size, it will partially take the place of the main room. Whether or not it is necessary to cover the spaces with a door is up to the owner of the office to decide. The more you try to bring the niche closer in design to a real office, the better the result will be.

Small workspace under the stairs

• A full-fledged office office will turn out from a large room. You will need furniture specially made for small apartments, but the result is worth it.

A full-fledged workplace in the free space under the stairs

The main problem that you will have to face with this design option is to take care of the availability of a sufficient number of light sources and connection points for office equipment.

Kitchen equipment

As a rule, the kitchen is rarely placed under flights of stairs. This is due to the characteristics of the room. But under the flight of stairs, you can install household appliances: a refrigerator, a dishwasher. The desktop will fit. Be sure to pay attention and consider where the couples will go, take care of waterproofing. Electricity must be supplied to each element of household appliances. For some equipment, provide water supply and drainage.

Kitchen under the stairs

The kitchen located under the stairs is not locked in a closet and is not hidden behind the door. It organically forms a single whole with the main room. In this case, the design style of the rooms is the same. It is necessary to take into account the fact that it will not be possible to purchase furniture for a non-standard room in a distribution network. Will need to be made to order.

Furniture for the kitchen under the stairs is made to order

Arrangement of the bedroom

Using a small space to place a bed is an interesting idea that will make your home unique and different. Of course, it is not worth allocating a niche to a separate room and installing a wall with a door. In this case, the room will simply turn into a closet.

Organization of a bed in the space under the stairs

But it will turn out unusually and stylishly if the bed is deepened due to the flight of stairs and create a cozy corner for daytime sleep, organize a small sleeping place for the guests who stayed overnight. For placement, furniture is better suited - a transformer, which will decrease in size during the daytime and comfortably fit inside all the accessories used for sleeping. If this is not possible, additionally install lockers.

Children's bed in the staircase

The idea of ​​​​arranging a place to relax

The most interesting and useful idea from the point of view of health is to organize a place for rest and recuperation under the flights of stairs. There are several arguments in favor of this decision:

• This place will not be limited by walls and floors. You can relax at any time and from various works: harvesting in the garden, caring for flower beds, cooking or cleaning the room. A small, specially organized place will help restore strength in a short period of time.

Place to rest in the space under the stairs

• If there is an opportunity to make a window under the flight of stairs, be sure to use it. In this cozy place you can lie for hours and admire the landscape.

Resting place with a window under the stairs

• The place under the flight of stairs does not interfere with anyone, does not limit the movement of family members in any way. If you have small children who cannot yet move independently, sick family members who are limited in their ability to move, organize this place for them. A family member will be at the center of family life, despite health problems.

Children's playhouse under the stairs

All kinds of lights, pillows, cabinets and chests of drawers will only add variety and decorate the interior. Feel free to apply new ideas for using the space under the stairs in a private house.

Building a small library

If books are revered in the house and reading them is a popular activity, you can organize a library in a niche. This solution will allow you not to allocate an entire room for books. But located on the shelves and recessed into the wall, they will not interfere with anyone, they will beautifully fit into the interior and even decorate it. It is convenient when books are always at hand.

Placement of the home library in the free space under the stairs

Near the library, you can prudently place several comfortable chairs, a table for magazines. All this will contribute to the creation of coziness and a nice family atmosphere.

Children's room under the stairs

Most often, children are allocated separate rooms and they try to find an individual area for each child. But in the free space under the stairs, you can place furniture for children and create a real children's room. A few tips to help you decide to bring your idea to life:

• If the place under the stairs is of considerable height, a bunk bed for children will fit well in it.

Cozy bed for children in the space under the stairs

• Another option for using space for a nursery. Place the child's bed on the second tier. Below you can comfortably place a corner for the game, boxes for things.
• When placing a bed for a child, you can try to rationally organize the space through the use of transformer beds.

The transforming sofa under the stairs turns into a full-fledged sleeping place

• The niche can be equipped as a playroom for a child. The small size is the best fit for the baby's ideas about comfort. The small space is perfect for his little house. A little coziness, a slight illumination, your child will be under your constant control, contented and happy.

The space under the stairs is the perfect place for a small summer house.

Beautiful ideas for using the space under the stairs in a private house

It is not necessary to specially load the space under the stairs with furniture or close it with doors. You can try and make the most beautiful place in the house, which will be close to the entrance, accessible for viewing by all family members and guests. Armchairs, chairs and sofas placed nearby will help the family unite and spend most of the time together. Here you can simply meet guests.

Space organization options:

• If there are lovers of aquarium fish in the house, this place is perfect for a hobby. The recessed design will help hide the aquarium from fast children's legs and bicycle wheels. But the results of labor will be a worthy decoration of the space of the house.

Large panoramic aquarium under the stairs

• Use the free space for growing flowers and plants. There is a lot of space, flower pots will not bother anyone. Greenery fits perfectly into the interior and decorates it. The influx of oxygen, for which plants are generous, will not be superfluous in the house.

Under the stairs you can place a small winter garden

• Try to just beautifully organize this space. Place low furniture. Hang up the pictures. Install shelves with decorative elements. Place the TV on the wall. All this will add charm to your home. Fill it with comfort.

You want to live in a beautifully organized space. They are happy to return here. Housing filled with coziness and comfort has a positive effect on health, soothes, relaxes. Ideas for using the space under the stairs in a private house will give the house a personality, help you become the best home in the world for you.

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