Are you in desperate need of finding new storage space in your house? Have you ever thought about what you could do with the space under the stairs? Well, you would be surprised with the number of options that you have at your disposal! Impress your guests by making use of the under-stair storage space for showcasing your funky shoe collection. Or why not make it into a small wine cellar? Have fun with it, play off some creative ideas. Below we have a few just to get you started.
Shoe Storage
As we have mentioned above, a common way to make use of your under-stair storage space is to change it to a spot for you to store your shoes! A simple but clever idea that can help de-clutter the vestibule and hallway. There are a number of ways you can store your shoes under the stair: from sliding them into a wooden palette to using pull-out drawers to using a simple storage bench.
Dog House
Now, this is a smart investment for you dog owners. Using the space under the stairs to create a small doggy home for your canine is a fun and practical way of integrating it into the family. Creating a special spot for your dog will allow it some space to relax and wind down when needed. This is a great alternative to having a dog house outside, where it may feel isolated from the rest of the family pack.
Fit in a Small Book Case
For all of you bookworms, this is definitely an idea worth considering – showcase your knowledge and books by making practical use of all the space hiding underneath your stair. Having a small library that presents itself in the hallway underneath the stairs is also an excellent way to add a subtle touch of sophistication to your house.
Home Office
Now you may fit in a bookcase and a special shoe storage space under your stairs, but have you ever thought about turning it into a small home office? This is a very innovative idea that is used by more than you think. It all depends on the nature of the stairs: the only requirement is for it to be wide enough to have a table with some shelves. A laptop or a PC will have no problem fitting in there. Who says that you need a room to have a study?
Pantry
If you consider yourself a bit of a chef or a food enthusiast, then why not bring a part of the kitchen into the hallway? For a lot of us, our kitchen cupboards are crammed full of herbs, spices, sauces and inevitably everything just becomes a bit untidy and it’s a bit of a nightmare to find what we are looking for. Adding a pantry is an excellent under stair storage idea since and you can even create more space to load up your ingredients by adding a rolling cart. This easy-to-wheel device would be a handy addition to the pantry since you can transport all of your necessary ingredients to the kitchen and keep everything at an arms-length from you during your cooking!
Vintage Wine Cabinet
When we entertain guests and open that bottle of wine somebody will eventually have to make a second trip down to the wine cellar. Who wants to be that person? Especially when we’ve had enough to make us relaxed, it can be a bit of a pain. Changing your under stair storage into a vintage wine cabinet is a good idea for two reasons. Firstly it is a practical alternative to having to always go downstairs to collect another bottle, and secondly investing in a fine wine cabinet that is able to show off your selection will add a stylish touch to your hallway.
A Small Bar
Similar to a vintage wine cabinet, a small bar under the stairs is a cool way to show off your collection. Have you got an impressive range of malts? Then why not showcase them in the hallway? This is also a shrewd way of touching up the surrounding area with a bit of sophistication and grandness. So invite all of your friends and show off your collection!
A Downstairs Cloakroom
How much space do a loo and washbasin need? Not much. The limited space available under the stairs will be enough to fit them in. If you take pleasure in hosting and entertaining guests in your house then having an extra bathroom will only enhance the experience. Nobody enjoys having to wait.
Toy Cupboard
Perhaps not what you would immediately think of if you were trying to find a way to utilise the space under the stairs. However, this is another practical solution – an ingenious way to clear up all the children’s toys that are scattered around the house. And if the children are attracted to playing there, it might help to stop the toys from migrating in the first place.
Utility Room
This is an imaginative way to solve the problem of where you can place your washing machine and drier. This has the added benefit of freeing some space in the kitchen. It also keeps the noise of the machines away from more social areas of the house. After all, it’s difficult to have coffee and a chat with partner or friends with your machines operating at full speed.
