Category: Staircases
When it comes to maximising space in your home, every nook and cranny counts. And sometimes, storage options emerge in what you might think of as unlikely places.
One often-overlooked area that holds massive potential for storage is your staircase. Integrating storage solutions into the space beneath your home’s internal staircase not only adds functionality and makes the most of what is often wasted space, but can look fantastic and make a real statement within your home. Let’s dig into just some of the staircase storage solutions available to you.
Staircase storage ideas
Under-stair drawers
Drawers can make the most of the space beneath each step, providing discreet storage for shoes, books, toys, or any other items you want to stow away and keep out of sight. Drawers can be custom-built to fit the dimensions of your staircase, ensuring a seamless, subtle integration with your home’s design.
Open shelving
Open shelves built into the space under your staircase offer a visually appealing way to display decorative items – or perhaps an entire home library of books – while adding a touch of sophistication. There are all sorts of shelf designs depending on your tastes and the shape of the space available – go for a modern boxy design to make a stylish statement, quirky asymmetrical shelving to make the most of every inch, or straight shelves for a simple, classic look.
Under-stair cupboards and cabinets
The classic cupboard under the stairs often becomes a disordered dumping ground for all sorts of things. Bring a little order to your home by combining shelving, drawers and cupboards in a totally bespoke under-stairs storage solution. With dedicated spaces for household items, books and other things you wish to store, you’ll be able to find what you need easily.
Built-in wardrobes
Tight for space in the hallway? Always overloading the coat rack? Make the most of the space beneath your stairs and use it to keep coats, shoes and other outdoor garments tidy and out of sight. As well as making them easier to find when you’re dashing out the door, it’ll also help to declutter other areas of your living space. Or, what about using an extra wardrobe to store seasonal clothes while they’re not in use?
Wine racks
A brilliant staircase storage idea for wine enthusiasts, built-in wine racks can be an incredibly cool, elegant way to make the most of the space under your staircase. Incorporate stylish racks to keep your wine collection organised and easily accessible, and get ready for it to be admired by visitors to your home.
An under-stair study
Carving out a dedicated work area is crucial for concentration and creativity, whether you’re working from home or getting stuck into creative hobbies in your spare time. For a quirky, clever solution, why not invest in a bespoke desk built into the area underneath your stairs? You could even incorporate a set of drawers or shelves to keep everything you need handy as well.
If you want to make the most of your staircase and max out the space you have in your home, you’ll need custom-built storage. Talk to the exports at Tucker Joinery today to discover the best staircase storage solutions for your home.
