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Do you live in a house or apartment on two levels? So, consider one of these staircase design ideas and gain more space! Do you remember Harry Potter’s room in his in-laws’ house in Surrey?
The sorcerer’s apprentice lived in a tiny space under the stairs in the Dursley’s home. In the magical world of J. K. Rowling, this mini chamber is one of the symbols of the horrible treatment inflicted on Harry by these muggles. But in real life, the idea of taking advantage of the free area under the stairs of his house is not bad at all. We give you the proof with a collection of original proposals for the development of this space.
Stairs under stairs: furniture with bar
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To decide what you would like to do under the stairs in your home, you should first find out if you need an extra room or storage area. Often, even if you live in a large house, you would be happy to use a little more space to install a large closet or a corner dedicated to a specific activity.
Interior space under wood staircase with work area
An idea that seduced us and that we illustrate with some examples in this article. Think of options to mobilize this space with a bottle storage cabinet, a closet or wardrobe, a library, a reading or work area, a bar or even a kitchen and toilet.
Stairs under stairs: work or home reading area
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The layout of a reading corner or working under a staircase is relatively simple and can be done in a weekend. In this case, no need to buy new furniture; all you need is a compact desk and a few shelves. That’s all you need to create a quiet work place.
Office idea under sloping stairs
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Do the same to successfully install a reading space. Place a small, comfortable bench or sofa. Accompany them with one or two shelves on which you will store a cup of hot chocolate or tea. And here you are, ready to transport yourself to a magical world with a book!
Stairs under stairs: kitchen with bar
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The installation of a storage cabinet in the area under the stairs requires a little more effort and preparation. This is because these spaces often have irregular shapes that vary from one house to another. As a result, it is much more difficult to find furniture that will return without problem in this particular space.
Storage idea with open shelves for space under stairs
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Know that you may need to order a custom storage or be creative and make it yourself. Of course, it will be the same for the creation of a kitchen or toilet in this same area.
Stairs under stairs with open storage
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A third option, which is fairly simple, is to use this space in your home for open storage such as a bookcase or shelves. This solution is very easy to achieve with materials found in shops. It will appeal to those who do not necessarily need more space, but who would like to exhibit books or works of art.
Wooden staircase furniture
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This solution is particularly suitable for stairs that are in a living room, a corridor or an entrance. Use the space below the steps by installing a bookcase or attach open shelves directly to the wall!
Set up a bar or wine cellar in its under-stairs space
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Wine lovers and those who like to entertain friends for a drink will love the idea of creating a bar or wine cellar below their stairs. To make a bar, plan a furniture with wheels or a buffet that can enter the area in question.
Staircase storage tip
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As for the wine cellar, you would need a matching bottle storage cabinet. And if you have a large collection, try to find the type of storage that best fits your stairs. You will save space for your bottles of wine!
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And if you want a really impressive cellar, think of a cabinet with doors and a temperature control system. You will keep your bottles of wine like a pro!
Practical storage ideas to optimize the space under stairs
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The organization of the space under stairs is not always an easy task, even if one has the necessary time and ideas. To give your interior a more organized look, opt for storage with doors. These will hide the mess and give your home a much more elegant look.
Small library under stairs
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You still prefer to stick to open furniture? In this case, limit the number of objects you intend to expose. Do not overload the under stairwell area to avoid a messy interior.
Decoration of space under stairs
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Your staircase is near the entrance of your house? Save space with coat hooks and coat hooks for your clothes! It is a cheap and practical furniture idea that you can buy or decide to create yourself.
Install a cozy corner for your pet
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Do you have a pet ? Give him a cozy corner below the steps of your staircase. Place a basket and some cushions and invite your dog or cat to settle there. He will love this type of small space, ideal for his afternoon nap!
Upholstered by Hugh Jefferson Randolph Architects
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Here are some interesting ideas to save space and enjoy the empty corners below your steps. For even more interesting and practical planning solutions, discover the whole gallery of original proposals to choose how to transform the area under your staircase:
Home office layout under the stairs
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Idea of space planning under the stairs: expose design objects
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Create a reading corner in the space under the stairs
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Idea of arrangement under wooden staircase of contemporary house
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Space under stairs and cabinet wine rack
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Under staircase and work desk
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Under staircase and home office
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Stairs under stairs with library furniture
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Arrangement work area under stairs
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Idea of storage furniture for stairwell space
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Space planning ideas under the stairs
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Office idea under stairs
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Idea of development under stairs in a living room
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