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There are many empty spaces in our house, nooks and crannies that we think are impossible to develop. An obvious example is the staircase. We often forget that in the center of this transition between two floors, hides a space that could be used.
This is why this article is dedicated tocloset layout under the stairs.
Stacking under stairs: how to optimize the empty space
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We often complain about the lack of storage space in our home. We persist in buying cabinets, installing wall shelves and bookshelves that run along the wall. But we forget this empty space that just waiting to be arranged: the hollow of the stairs.
Clever storage space under the stairs
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The options are many, the styles too. Most of the time, you will have to start by defining the style of your staircase. If it is a traditional, rustic or country style, your favorite material will, of course, be wood.
Beautiful staircase with concealed cupboard
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You can also play on the contrasts as in the images above and below. The white and the wood marry wonderfully and the contrast is repeated inside the cupboards, where hides wooden drawers.
In reality, a series of cupboards occupy the empty space under the stairs
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We like the ingenious side of this arrangement under stairs since we can not guess anything from the outside. It is only by opening a closet that we realize the depth of the drawers that can open by pulling. Imagine the advantage of such a storage system under your stairs!
Inside these closets, drawers as wide as the stairs open
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Below are some examples of rustic and country style where the white color has been chosen as the main color.
Three ingenious ideas for creating empty space under the stairs
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Diversity is interesting. Indeed, you can fill this space under the staircase according to your tastes and your needs: diagonal drawers, classic drawers, or closets with windows, the choice only for you.
Space under the stairs can be optimized in several ways
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In the photo above, we note that the hollow of the stairs is not the only place that can be arranged. Indeed, you can decorate the side of an open closet to store your clothes or other objects.
Smart drawers under the stairs
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If you prefer a style more sober, minimalist, even contemporary, use colors as in our example below. The bright colors give this staircase an undeniable pep and the drawers that open really enliven the decor. It’s practical but also aesthetic!
Original drawers and bright colors for an atmosphere that gives off the pep
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Convenient for large families, a closet under stair arrangement is a good idea for a large house. This storage space can accommodate your winter clothes, kitchen utensils, or various accessories such as your sports equipment and many more.
Oak drawers for an elegant and sophisticated look
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But if the arrangement under stairs is convenient for a large house, it is even more for a small studio. Let’s not forget these small spaces where every square meter counts.
Contemporary style wardrobe closet
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If your studio understands, even if only a small staircase, even a few steps to your bed, you can make a furniture two in one by integrating drawers.
Have three custom closets installed to optimize your space
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If you want a space where you can store your accessories without concealing them, think of the built-in bookshelf under the stairs.
Two in one furniture: a staircase and a small terraced cupboard
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It is even possible to build a wine cellar under your stairs. To do this, you can opt for a wardrobe and an original bottle range that will snuggle under the stairs.
Small bookcase recessed under the stairs
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In terms of layout, there are several options: ordinary cupboards that you can open with or without handles (you will in this case choose a system with pushbuttons), or the sliding doors to save even more space.
Rustic style staircase with bottle storage space
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Do not forget these high steps that can, with a little DIY, contain drawers. Look at the two pictures below for two different but equally original examples.
Here, the drawers are incorporated in the staircase itself to take advantage of the empty space in the steps
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Each space is used in this staircase rich in rustic style drawers
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Superb bookcase custom made to occupy the space under the stairs
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If your staircase is in the entrance hall, store clothes, coats and other effects that you may need on a daily basis. But if you have a staircase in the living room, what is the best solution for a cupboard under stairs? A built-in bookcase, of course!
In a small studio like this, every space needs to be optimized, even the stairs
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The living room below is an excellent example of a piece of furniture made to measure. There, some sites are open, others closed, an ideal combination to hide some effects that do not need to be seen by your guests.
Arrangement under the stairs with an original bookcase
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Of course, we talked about efficiency and storage, but you can also arrange your space under stairs in art gallery. This alcove can become a showcase for your holiday memories, decorative items and family photos.
Beautiful contrast between the white exterior and the wood interior of these drawers
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What if you need a home office? Why not install it under the stairs? As shown in the two photos below, this space can be ideal for an office area that overflows storage space.
Corner office furniture under the stairs
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You can opt for a corner desk and arrange the space under the stairs with a built-in bookcase that will be ideal for all your documents and books. Ingenious, no?
Another desk with built-in wall shelf
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