Organize outside the office, albeit small, but working space– a necessity for those who are accustomed to taking some of their responsibilities home. If space allows, you can place everything you need under the stairs: a table, hanging shelves, necessary equipment.

The main thing is not to forget about lighting, because it will definitely be missed. If your work requires more privacy, you can isolate the space with a screen or sliding door.

Reading space or library

Arranging books not alphabetically, but depending on color range roots can complement the interior, add zest to it.

Place a small sofa or rocking chair nearby - and let the whole world wait while you read! Don't forget about a floor lamp or any other light source so as not to tire your eyes when reading.

Why not, if you are ready to order furniture according to an individual project, because it will be difficult to find the right size. It is also worth worrying about laying all communications in advance. The task is not easy, but worth it if you love originality. This option is ideal for those whose home is designed in the loft style.

Make sure there is good ventilation and insulation. It will be a little easier to take space in a niche with just a refrigerator, a dishwasher, a shelf with microwave or a washing machine than equipping a full kitchen.

Another restroom

If your staircase has 10 steps, then there is enough space underneath to place a toilet and even a sink. This solution is indispensable for those who like to receive guests. Of course, you will need to enclose the space with additional walls.

Another bathroom?

Placing a full-fledged bathroom under the stairs will be problematic, but a shower stall is quite possible. Only in this case, the walls should be finished using moisture-proof and heat-insulating materials. Pay special attention to ventilation. It is better to make the design light in order to visually expand the space.

Hallway

It is convenient if the staircase is located right next to the entrance. A wedge heel, ottoman, cabinets, and table will fit perfectly into the niche. You may have enough space to accommodate larger furniture. This solution will free up space near the entrance. Your guests will feel comfortable and free right from the doorstep.

Bar

Ideal for connoisseurs alcoholic drinks. Place an open shelving unit with compartments inside, and a small bar counter in the higher part of the bay. Complete the picture with bar stools or a sofa and get a chill out area. A collection of wines and champagnes that you will save for a special occasion will look great in a niche.

Closet or pantry

IN big house Every little thing always accumulates and there is nowhere to put it. Such a repository for unforgotten, but not necessary every day things can become space under the stairs. Organize drawers, hooks, chests of drawers or other furniture to make it easier to store and find small items.

Sleeping area

Remember Harry Potter? Of course, not as a punishment to the child, but for the sake of convenience, you can place a bed under the stairs. A visiting friend can spend the night there. And in general, it’s never a bad idea to have a spare bed. Use folding models to save even more space.

But enough about how to make a separate mini-room from a niche under the stairs. Even without additional walls it can be designed in an original and useful way.

• Create a complete storage system with shelves of varying widths. Believe me, they will never be empty.
• A rocking chair, a sofa with many colorful pillows and a blanket - this is how you can easily and not too expensively create a place for relaxation or privacy.
• A mobile rack, especially one that allows you to remove the cells, will allow you not only to store things, but to show your imagination and place decorative elements such as flowers, photo frames, and memorable figurines.
• Wardrobe under the stairs. A laconic solution. Pull-out wardrobe, sliding-door furniture, with sliding or hinged doors - everything depends on your taste.
• Another storage option is drawers that fit the width of the steps. Special retractable mechanisms make it easy to get things out.
• Fireplace if the staircase is in the living room. It will be original and beautiful, but you need to take into account all fire safety rules.
• Game Zone. Put Dollhouse for a girl or children's room railway for a boy in a niche, and the child will not get out of this nook! Perfect solution for a large family - the kids will not swear, since everyone will have their own play area.
• Garage. In any family, no, no, but all sorts of means of transportation accumulate: bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, skis, etc. All this needs to be stored somewhere, and for some reason it would not be possible to equip a special area for flight of stairs? It is convenient if the stairs are located near the entrance.
• Alternative options: piano, artificial waterfall, TV with chairs, paintings, aquarium.

You need to decide in advance what exactly will be located under the stairs, because in the case of original and complex ideas, you need to worry about wiring electricity, laying walls, protecting from moisture and organizing ventilation.

In any case, these are pleasant chores, because there is a special magic in the flight of stairs and the space under it, don’t you agree? For children, this small nook will always be a habitat for various miracles and magical creatures; for adults, this room or corner will become an indispensable assistant or a place with a unique atmosphere.

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The presence of stairs in a house or apartment often raises the issue of under-staircase space. Many solve it simply - the stairs are sheathed, and the area under it is not used. But there is a large number of various options for how to use the area under the stairs.

This can be not only practical, but also convenient. Proper management of additional meters is quite possible to implement into an aesthetic corner in the house, which will decorate the interior.

The area occupied by a staircase structure in a house can be quite large. Accordingly, there will be more than one under it square meter free space. But there is also a useful place under the small stairs.

To use it as profitably as possible, you need to take into account a number of requirements:

• It is worth choosing an option for arranging the under-staircase area taking into account the size and configuration of the staircase structure.
• The functional purpose of the room or furniture that will be placed under the stairs must correspond to the room where the stairs are installed.
• It is advisable to finish the under-staircase area in the same style as the interior of the surrounding space.
• The arrangement of the area under the stairs should not reduce the safety of its operation.

The most suitable design to install something under it is marching staircase. But other options for staircase structures can be used rationally or simply in a non-standard way.

Depending on the type and size of the staircase structure, the space under the stairs can be arranged in several basic ways:

• Open shelves or racks;
• Closed cabinets and pull-out modular systems;
• Storerooms or dressing rooms;
• Small children's or playrooms;
• Work areas;
• Recreation areas;
• Kitchens;
• Bathrooms.

Solutions come in a wide variety, from furniture installation to non-standard options arrangement, for example, placing a fireplace or an aquarium.

To place furniture or arrange rooms, closed staircase structures are most often used. This is more practical, since dust and debris from the steps open stairs will inevitably end up at the bottom.

The area under a staircase made of wood, brick or concrete is ideal for such a solution, if it is a closed type with risers. Metal staircases with sheathing are also used.

The space under glass staircases is rarely loaded with anything, so as not to disturb the airiness and transparency of the structure.

Arranging the space under the stairs allows you to avoid installing large stationary furniture in the room. The large dimensions of the stairs can be successfully used to create small rooms for various purposes.

Shelves and racks in the space under the stairs

The simplest option for using the space under the staircase structure is to place regular shelves or racks there. They are perfect for storing a wide variety of items. Don't have a separate place for a library?

It can be placed under the stairs. Some memorabilia, such as photographs, sports awards or travel souvenirs, will look great on shelves under the stairs.

If the width of the staircase is small, then such a design will be the most suitable way to occupy unused space under the stairs.

Such designs are quite easy to make with your own hands. You can already pick finished goods. In their self-assembly The manufacturer's instructions will help you.

Cabinets and drawer systems under stairs

How to organize the space under the stairs more practically? An excellent option would be to install furniture there to store things.

It can be:

• Drawer systems- the simplest device extra space, where you can place small-sized items. They are very convenient to install under complex staircase structures. By varying the shape and size of such boxes, the area under the stairs can be used as profitably as possible.
• Withdrawable modules– a fairly new idea for use under stairs. Vertical drawers can be of different shapes and sizes. They slide out using wheels and are easy to use. It is good to store both large and small things in such modules. This option is perfect for wide stairs. Deep retractable modules will provide easy access to all objects located in them.
• Simple hinged cabinets They are usually installed under a staircase structure where doors can be opened unhindered. They are not suitable for narrow and cramped spaces.
• Wardrobes- a very common type of arrangement of the under-staircase space. A wardrobe under the stairs is most often made in combination with other types of cabinets or shelving. The slope of the stairs does not allow using the entire area for this type of furniture. Sliding wardrobes under the stairs can be used to save space near the flight of stairs.
• Combination various types cabinets, shelves, racks and drawers will help to use the entire area under the stairs with maximum benefit. If staircase design is located in the hall of the house, next to the entrance, then the wardrobe under the flight of stairs will be very convenient. In addition to the open part, in which you can equip hangers for outerwear, it would be practical to install closed drawers for shoes.

Closed versions of cabinets, drawers, pull-out modules are the most common type of filling the space under the stairs. By combining different options it is possible to achieve the use of the entire useful area under the stairs.

Storage room in the house under the flight of stairs

Some staircase designs allow storage rooms to be located underneath them.

They can be used to store many items:

• Seasonal items– clothes, shoes, sports equipment.
• Homemade preparations– this is often relevant if there is no basement. This option requires compliance with special temperature regime. A ventilation device may also be needed.
• Infrequently used items, which are still necessary.

This method of storing things allows you to significantly unload the main furniture in the house.

Relaxation area in the space under the staircase structure

Creating a relaxation area in the house is simply necessary. And to use the “useless” space under the stairs for this - in general perfect solution in some situations.

Small country house, where, therefore, every meter in the account, intended for relaxation from everyday work, must definitely have such a place. A house where a person lives permanently also needs a recreation area.

This option allows you to arrange under the stairs:

• Extra bed – guests of the house can be accommodated there for the night.
• A place for relaxing meetings with friends.
• Place a home theater or library.

In such a place it will be convenient to gather with the whole family in the evening, or to retire for reading.

Placing a bathroom in the area under the stairs

Installing a bathroom under the stairs is very convenient if the size and configuration of the structure allows it.

Possible various options such a solution:

• The main bathroom - in a small house it can be placed in the area under the stairs.
• A guest or additional bathroom can be equipped using a minimum set of compact plumbing fixtures. A small sink and toilet, a shower stall, would be ideally located under the stairs next to the bedroom.
• Bathroom or shower room - depending on the size of the stairs, you can install a small shower stall or a full bath. If the space of the room allows, then a washbasin, dressing table and other furniture are also placed there.
• Toilet - its installation is the most common option for installing a sanitary room under the stairs.

To install a bathroom under the stairs, it is necessary to have utilities in this area.

In addition, the use of the under-staircase area in this capacity implies:

• Possibility of flooding of the premises;
• Constant high humidity;
• Temperature fluctuations.

When choosing the design of a dressing room under the stairs, it is important to decide on the budget and the material of the facades. Let's look at the most successful ready-made options.

One of the options for proper distribution of space is a wardrobe under the stairs.

Large staircase and plenty of space underneath

There is enough space under the stairs to organize a full-fledged built-in dressing room. Work on its organization will include finishing the walls and ceiling inside in an environmentally friendly manner. clean materials. Design of the facade and door in the same style from the outside.

Even in big houses There is always a need for storage space, not to mention more modest-sized homes.

A separate wardrobe room under the stairs will allow clothes and shoes to maintain their high-quality and expensive appearance for a long time, provided there is good ventilation. Inner coating the ceiling should allow wooden stairs breathe so that it maintains its functionality and appearance as long as possible.

Having equipped a place under the stairs, it is possible to place clothes, shoes, as well as things that are rarely used there.

Average size of space under stairs

We give preference to built-in wardrobes. The choice of facade in this case involves taking into account the method of opening the doors. The doors of cabinets built under the stairs are:

• swing;
• sliding;
• retractable;
• a combination of the above options.

This way you can free your rooms from bulky and impractical cabinets.

The final cost will depend on the selected door movement mechanisms and material.

The main criterion for a wardrobe is convenience.

The economy option involves swing doors made of MDF. Plastic, glass, metal, as well as all other opening mechanisms lead to higher prices for built-in furniture.

Every thing here should have its place and not interfere with the rest.

There is a design option for a cabinet under the stairs in the hallway with a pull-out mechanism.

A wardrobe under the stairs in a private house is convenient and practical.

Please note: the shelves are perforated for lighter construction and better air flow. There are mesh or wire storage baskets. With retractable structures, they become a lifesaver due to their lightness and good ventilation.

This design has one drawback - extension requires a large room.

Sliding solution doors will do for building cabinets in small spaces.

Using their own imagination and various modular storage systems, many achieve impressive results.

Note! Doors with mirrors visually enlarge usable area, but require reliable fastening due to their heaviness.

The sliding door operating mechanisms are different:

• with bottom sliding,
• with top sliding.

This cabinet will fit well into a classic interior.

Choose reliable mechanisms for sliding doors, and for the facade, choose a material that facilitates the design and guarantees the safety of the user.

Design option in minimalist style.

The most common option is swing doors. There are a lot of designs of cabinets built under the stairs with them. A sophisticated and at the same time simple solution. Laconic design and ease of implementation are the main advantages of such a built-in wardrobe.

Please note: if you have retractable structures, ensure the quality of the retractable mechanism. Having a stopper will help protect yourself and your loved ones. Take care of your family's health.

Sections with clothes are placed under the highest flight of stairs, and accessories or household items can be stored in the smallest drawers.

Many two-story houses have a storage room under the stairs; it can easily be converted into a dressing room.

We remind you again about choosing high-quality fittings for fastening swing doors. Lightweight door designs are often used to reduce the load on the hinges. For example, perforated doors. In addition to light weight, they provide the necessary ventilation inside the built-in wardrobe.

All work can be entrusted to professionals; they will turn any client’s idea into reality.

Extremely limited space under the stairs

In the case of a small living space, you can build an open modular dressing room under the stairs. Nothing interferes with the flow of air, but dust and moisture, as well as animal odors permeating clothing, will not be a very pleasant bonus.

The dressing room should match the style of the rest of the house, or be neutral.

Homogeneous design - the stairs and built-in drawers can be made from the same material and with the own hands of the owner of the country house. The simplicity of the style solution matches the built-in wardrobes in the country house.

If you wish, you can make a dressing room yourself.

Built-in drawers in the stairs

The options “your own designer” and “your own master” are common. Especially if we're talking about about small forms. For example, drawers built into stairs are very popular design solutions.

Setting up storage space under the stairs yourself is not difficult.

Important! For drawers or shelves, it is better to use the lower steps of the ladder (if they have an additional rib of strength) or several middle steps that are not in a row. If the recommendations are followed, the step surface will not sag above the cavity of the drawers or shelves.

The drawer under the bottom step and other retractable structures must be equipped with rollers so that it does not scratch the floor during operation.

There is an opportunity to unload the usable space and organize your own things.

How to fit a wardrobe under the stairs into the interior?

Modern design of residential premises involves multi-level. City apartments or country houses are often equipped with stairs.

The design of the stairs is so varied that under each of them a space of different sizes and shapes is formed.

Stairs do not necessarily have to connect different floors. When developing the design of small residential areas, elements such as mezzanines are often used. They are optimal solution for zoning limited space. The more acute the task becomes functional content any free space.

One of the most common options for using the space under the stairs is to locate a built-in wardrobe there.

Depending on where the staircase is located, built-in furniture can be classified according to its role in Everyday life families.

You can hide a lot of things in a closet and at the same time add a new touch to the interior design of a room with a staircase.

• A built-in wardrobe is suitable for stairs located in the hall and adjacent to the wall. There is enough space for dressing room or extensive built-in wardrobes in the hallway.
• A zone partition will help out when the staircase is in the living room. It can be represented by open shelves with books, souvenirs or toys.
• A storage system will be appropriate if there is not much space under the stairs and around, and you only need to open cabinet doors or pull out drawers when necessary. For example, for storing clothes and shoes that are irrelevant for a given season, guest bedding and accessories, even a set of car tires in a pinch.
• A bar counter is the best solution for stairs in the kitchen. It will serve as a border and at the same time expand the working kitchen space.
• Sports section - good decision at two-level apartments and airy spiral staircases. Here you can place a punching bag or gymnastic rings, a small ladder or a bench to strengthen your abdominal muscles.
• A light rack with memorable souvenirs or a bar counter under spiral staircase, made in a classic style.
• Storage rooms can be arranged under basement or attic stairs.

This is the most practical option using the space under the stairs.

The choice of style for the facades of built-in wardrobes will depend on the overall design concept of the house, apartment, or room. There are many variations:

• classic style
• minimalism
• high tech
• Provence
• rococo

These types of dressing rooms and closets allow you to free up space in rooms occupied by chests of drawers and large cabinets.

An experienced designer will easily find a winning color scheme in case the room has already been decorated, but only now have you gotten around to the dressing room under the stairs. Moreover, the design can be developed independently by following little tricks.

Staircase structures are most often installed in hallways, where it is not possible to place large pieces of furniture.

1. If the staircase is the “highlight” of the house, then in any case you need to build furniture under it with expensive, eye-catching facades and non-standard design solutions. This could be a luxurious wine cabinet, a stand with glass doors, a shelving unit for storing expensive collections, or a library. Required condition: bright accent is necessary, but the overall style of the room should not be disturbed.
2. If the staircase is modest and inconspicuous, then the built-in structures should not attract attention. Their main task is to be a voluminous storage facility behind closed doors.
3. The staircase on the mezzanine can be shaded by built-in wardrobes with facades in the color of the railings and steps. This will make it possible to perceive the structure as a whole, without focusing on the details.

An individual project is developed for each house, taking into account the characteristics of the premises.

Furniture built under the stairs has undoubted advantages:

• is a repository
• transforms space
• pleases with the decor.

Another attractive thing about this model is that external design can be different: using glass, mirrors, plastic, natural wood etc.

Its value as a storage facility is known to any housewife. But even more valuable is the ability of this furniture to put at the service of a person places that are useless at first glance. The nice design is an added bonus.

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

Staircase in the house - beautiful field for creativity.

Under its span you can place a lot: shelves, a cabinet with doors, a sitting area, even equip a small office there.

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

It is possible that you have already thought about this. Maybe you even asked the question: “How to make a cabinet under the stairs with your own hands?”

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

Just like every coin has two sides, installing a built-in wardrobe under the stairs in your home has its own stumbling blocks. These must be taken into account before starting work.Let's call them shortcomings:

Types and features

The main quality of a cabinet under the stairs is its convenience and practical location in space. This is what needs to be assessed first when 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, notebooks with notes.

• Glass showcase;
  

  

  A wine collection requires an appropriately thoughtful approach. You can display them behind transparent display cases - like in a museum.

• Closet;
  

  

  If the size of the staircase allows, you can organize a mini-wardrobe under the steps, arranging places to store shoes and seasonal clothes there.

• With regular hinged doors;
  

  

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

• With drawers;
  

  

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

• Set;
  

  

  A kitchen under the stairs is a great option to save space in your home.

• 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 building in numerous cabinets, which you cannot do without in the kitchen.

The most affordable option is to simply install shelving. So, you can easily make a cabinet 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 under-staircase space in the house to store books, framed photographs and souvenirs.

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

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

A wardrobe built under the stairs will have sliding doors. It's special good design in cases where access to the staircase is limited.

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

Hinged doors are suitable for spacious rooms.

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

Filling a niche under the stairs with drawers is a great idea. You just need to “play” with their width and, possibly, shape. This option will be convenient if the stairs have a decent depth.

It would be original to place small hidden drawers under the steps.

Another option is to simply place a few hanging and floor-mounted cabinets at the bottom of the stairs. This option is convenient for creating a working and kitchen area, since they require space to place equipment and various accessories.

Pieces of furniture intended 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 an excellent 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 truly comfortable?” The first thing you need to look at is what room it will be in.A wardrobe under the stairs in a country house certainly has its own special characteristics, compared to the same piece of furniture in a two-level apartment.

In this case, it is easier to make a cabinet 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 outdoor buildings, so put in it what you would like to bring into the house after an active holiday on personal plot. In a cottage, the stairs can be almost everywhere: variety modern layouts this allows.

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

So that you can show them off to guests, make several doors glass and equip them with lighting. Stairs to attic floor in the office, it will obviously 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. home staircase. Will it be clearly included in the march, less than it or more? Designers in their practice sometimes include one small part of a separate room in the space under the stairs: a dressing room or a bathroom.

Just provide a height so that you can stand up to your full height.

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

Materials, equipment, arrangement

Wood, metal, glass are materials that you should focus on.

Ladder-wardrobe to order

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

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

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

The most important thing is to remember that you have left your task to the 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:

Rational use of every free centimeter is the main rule for organizing functional space. That is why in today's article we will talk about space design options under stairs in the house. You can’t even imagine how many useful things you can fit into this secluded corner. Please note that in not many houses the owners use the space under the stairs, unfairly considering that it is spoiled by the flight itself and is not of particular value. And only while watching foreign TV series or films can you notice that many manage to organize even small room. As a matter of fact, it was in such a “closet” that a character loved by both adults and children, named Harry Potter, lived. So, we present to your attention 22 the most interesting and useful ideas, which will help you look at the place under your stairs in a new way and even come to the conclusion that a staircase in the house is not a punishment, but an opportunity to feel like a real designer.

Before you start trying out various ideas for organizing space in your home, you need to think through a few important details, on which the possibility or impossibility of realizing a particular idea depends.
Namely:

A flight of stairs, depending on the layout of the house, can be located in the hallway, in the living room, and even in the kitchen or bedroom. It all depends on the preferences of the owners. It is logical to select a method for filling the space under the flight, taking into account the functional features of the room. After all, you won’t install a guest bathroom in your rest room, right?

Storage area

Let's start with the most banal and most common, but no less popular method - arranging built-in or retractable under the stairs modular boxes.
Theoretically, in your own home there should be no problem with a lack of storage space, but things tend to accumulate. Therefore, planning a suitable place for them in advance is much easier than later trying to squeeze another bulky cabinet into an already formed interior.

In this case, there is not even a need to order expensive structures. It is enough to make a regular rack and install a sliding or swing system - see what is more convenient for you and what is more realistic in your case.
Instead of a shelving unit, you can use old bookshelves. If necessary, they can be refined by painting or gluing them self-adhesive film. Or maybe it’s not necessary to do this at all, because they will be hidden behind the doors.

Modular drawers will have to be made to order and will cost much more than sliding system. Think in advance about how high the drawers or shelves should be placed and how deep they should be. Looking up with a stool is inconvenient and dangerous, just as it is inconvenient to get contents from shelves or drawers that are too deep.

Library

We dreamed of our own small library, but couldn’t find a place for it. bookshelves or shelving? It’s not surprising, because this element would occupy the entire wall in one of the rooms. And in a secluded place under the stairs home library the right place. The main thing is that they do not clutter up the interior of other rooms and do not interfere with other family members. In this case, you need to take care of the light source, because the lighting from the adjacent room may not be enough, and not many people know how to search for a book by touch.

Reading space

If there is enough space under the stairs, you can create a real reading corner there. Then the space should accommodate both the library described above and a place for the reader. Depending on the size of the remaining free space, you can put a small sofa, or, in extreme cases, a chair, the main thing is that it is comfortable. In addition to lighting the bookshelves, you will need one, which should be placed on the right or left behind the seat. The side is chosen in such a way that you do not block the light for yourself when turning the pages. You can also put a small one so that you can put glasses, put a cup or put a book aside.

Fireplace area

In this case we are talking about or about. Since it is very difficult to equip a real, functioning hearth in such a place and is only possible at the stage of developing a house project. Then, taking into account the presence of this element, completely different requirements will be put forward for finishing materials and to exhaust system. But what's wrong with an electric fireplace?
With help, you can easily build the portal itself and install a fireplace in it. Don't forget about the power source. A stone would be perfect. Depending on your budget, it can be either natural or artificial. Mantelpiece can replace a regular cut kitchen countertop suitable color, for example, imitating a wooden texture. Suddenly, after replacing, you just had such a fragment left, and you couldn’t find a use for it...

Well, then, the fireplace area, which is not much different from a real one, can be decorated as you like. These could be family photographs placed on a shelf, decorative candles or other pleasant little things. Perhaps according to your the interior will suit decor deer antlers and made to look like animal skin. Opposite such an area, place a sofa or armchairs and spend pleasant evenings.

Pantry

Thrifty housewives will definitely like the idea under the stairs. This is very simple to do - just think over a lighting fixture, attach shelves or put up shelving on the walls, and close the place from prying eyes with a neat door. If the staircase is located in the kitchen, to simplify the process, you can replace the door with a regular thick curtain. In this case, choose the right fabric either to match the color of the curtains, or to match the color of the chairs or. Then all the elements will be combined harmoniously in the interior. In such a pantry you can store cereals, vegetables and fruits, bulky pots and pans that always have no place in cabinets, sets of spare utensils, a kitchen broom and dustpan.
If you plan to use the pantry to store canned food and other items, consider whether it will be too hot for them and whether they will spoil. It may be necessary to install some kind of cooling device. Then you will have to install a full-fledged door with a seal, which will prevent the cold from penetrating into the adjacent room.

Day nursery

What child doesn't dream of his own nook? Do you remember how you built improvised huts out of chairs or under a table, covering everything with blankets? In such huts one could spend time for hours, fantasize and have fun. Why not provide the child and his friends with such an opportunity and organize for them a small, but such interesting room? Depending on its size and your child’s hobbies, you can place anything inside. The main thing is that it is soft and warm. Therefore, we recommend using medium or high pile as a floor covering. The walls of the room can be covered with images of your favorite cartoon characters, space planets or sea inhabitants. Or paint the walls yourself with your child. Place small plastic chairs and a table, a chest or a special box for toys; in a small bedside table you can store pencils, markers and coloring books. Your child will be incredibly happy.

Guest bathroom

Agree, it would be convenient if your guests didn’t have to march through the entire house or go up to the second floor just to wash their hands. Or your child could visit the bathroom before going outside or running from the yard without taking off his shoes. All this is possible if the staircase is located in the hallway. And, of course, if it is possible to bring appropriate communications to the place. There is no need to place anything special in such a bathroom – just a small hook for a towel and that’s it. Please note that for ease of use, the toilet must be installed at some distance from the wall, and the lowest part of the ceiling should be above the barrel so that when you get up, you do not hit your head on the ceiling. By by and large, forced ventilation in such a room is not needed, because there will be no wet zone there, which means there will be nowhere for condensation to come from.

In principle, an additional bathroom would be appropriate in the bedroom, especially if the main bathroom is located on the second floor.

Aquarium zone

Aquarium lovers can please themselves with a large aquarium, which will fit very conveniently under a flight of stairs. After all, large aquariums are most often installed in the wall so that they do not take up too much free space, but if you have not thought about this in advance, or the desire to make silent and interesting “friends” has arisen only now, we have found a suitable place for this. All you need to take care of is a durable cabinet that can withstand considerable weight and the presence of at least one outlet. To connect everything necessary equipment You will be able to use a carrier.

Workplace

For those who often bring work home or for those who distant work is the main source of work, you definitely need your own work zone. Considering that apart from a table, a chair, a lamp, a computer and maybe a couple of wall shelves, nothing else may be needed, the space under the stairs should be more than enough to arrange your own office. Whether this area will be open or fenced off by a door is up to you to decide. It is clear that in an isolated space it is easier to concentrate, disconnect from the knowledge that you are at home, develop self-discipline and resist the desire to take a break and go drink tea or watch TV. But you also need to take into account the size of the space under the stairs. There may not be room for a chair after installing the door if the area is too narrow.

TV zone

If, while sitting on your favorite sofa, an empty space under the stairs comes into your field of vision, then you simply cannot help but take advantage of it. This is just the right place to organize a TV zone. How exactly to arrange the equipment and what pieces of furniture to use is up to you to decide. The main thing is that the design style of the TV area matches the one to which it will belong. This is ensured by the use of furniture that matches both in color and shape. Depending on the layout, such a location may have advantages. Firstly, light from a chandelier and other lamps is unlikely to be reflected on the screen and interfere with comfortable viewing. Secondly, window openings are often located at a considerable distance from flight of stairs. This way the sun will not heat the surface of the screen and create glare.

Wall of Achievement

If someone in your family is involved in any kind of sport and participates in various competitions, they have probably already accumulated a lot of certificates, cups and medals. Some place their trophies on desk, and many simply put the awards in the back drawer after some time. But this approach does not at all motivate new achievements, and friends are not given the opportunity to brag. We suggest setting up a small corner where there will be a whole wall of your achievements. For all certificates can be purchased beautiful frames and hang them on the wall. Place cups and other related items on neat wall shelves. For medals, come up with hooks that suit the style. And be sure to leave room for new prizes.

Kitchen area

Usually kitchens in own homes quite spacious, but there are exceptions. Therefore, someone may find the idea of ​​arranging a mini-kitchen under the stairs useful. In the very first paragraph, we wrote not only about the need to provide for the possibility of supplying various communications, but also about the importance of the material used to make the staircase itself.
And this is due not only to the possible difficulties of carrying out installation work. The fact is that in many pictures on the Internet, the kitchen in this case is a countertop with a sink and a hob, which is not entirely correct. If you decide to place the stove under the stairs, then you must install it, which is problematic. If this is not done, hot steam and high temperatures may have a detrimental effect on the material of the flight of stairs. Therefore, we recommend limiting yourself to one. But there will be more space specifically for the cooking process itself. In general, a kitchen under a flight of stairs is an excellent option for spacious premises. After all, it becomes possible to fit bulky household appliances, such as a refrigerator, freezer, without loss of usable area.

Souvenir corner

Travel lovers probably cannot deny themselves the pleasure of bringing another souvenir that would remind them of an exciting vacation and the country they visited. Over many years, a large number of such pleasant little things can accumulate. And it’s already difficult not only to remember what and where, but also to find a suitable place. Now is the time to remember the empty space. To make the area smaller, and to ensure that the pieces of furniture on which souvenirs will be placed do not distract from the products themselves, we recommend using glass wall shelves. You can add a few more shelves at any time if there is no longer enough space. So you can gradually fill the entire wall from top to bottom, and then move on to the inclined surfaces of the stairs themselves. If you collect decorative plates, you can also place them on shelves on special stands or attach them directly to the wall. In any case, such a corner will be interesting not only to you, but also to all guests.

Minibar or wine cellar

What real owner has not dreamed of having his own wine cellar? Especially if you have experience in winemaking and are gradually collecting a collection of homemade wine. But setting up a real cellar can take not only a lot of effort, but also money. Therefore, you can arrange an improvised one, where there will be space for placing bottles, beautiful glasses and wine glasses. Perhaps there will even be a small bar, and you will feel like a real bartender. In addition to this, you can limit yourself to two small, but comfortable chairs and place a mobile minibar between them. At one time, similar bars in the shape of a large globe were very fashionable, top part which reclined or opened in two directions.

Green Zone

Those who want to refresh the interior, fill it with vibrant colors and simply ensure a healthy microclimate in their home can take up the idea of ​​​​organizing a real green area. This idea can be implemented in two ways:

• green wall
• indoor plant greenhouse.

If you think that the first method is very expensive and difficult to implement on your own, do not rush to conclusions.
Yes, this will indeed be a costly undertaking if stabilized moss and other small plants processed using the same technology are used as landscaping material. But, if you replace moss with the usual indoor plants, which to create the effect solid wall placed in special pots that are attached to the wall, costs can be kept to a minimum. The only caveat is that you will have to be patient a little while the seedlings grow up and hide all the auxiliary elements with their leaves.

Relaxation zone

For everyone, such a zone may appear differently. Some people enjoy simply lying on a comfortable couch and listening to their favorite music. Some people like to embroider or do other handicrafts. Others dream of small corner, where you can meditate or just be alone with yourself. Depending on your preferences, such a place can be open or closed. There can be a comfortable sofa or just lie there soft carpet and plenty of pillows. Listen to yourself and create your own personal relaxation corner.

Storage area for sports equipment

What items in the house never have a suitable place? What is your balcony/attic/corridor/closet filled with? Personally, my corridor between two apartments is filled with my neighbor’s bicycle, sleds and skis, balls and other similar things. Fortunately, you can avoid this in your home.
It is enough to attach the appropriate fasteners to the wall under the stairs and hang bicycles on them. Arrange everything else and hide it out of sight with a neat door. The only rule that must always be followed is to keep equipment clean. Otherwise, you will simply get tired of sweeping out dried garbage in the closet and cleaning up dirty “paths” while you take the same bicycle across the house to the street.

Hiding large equipment

No matter how spacious your bathroom is, you still don’t want to take up space with items like a washing machine or dryer. Moreover, they take up a lot of space. Ideal place for this household appliances- a place under the stairs. Of course, in this case it is necessary to take into account the location of the span. Carrying wet laundry across the house can be cumbersome and inconvenient. But if there is drying, this issue is automatically removed. You can also put a large laundry basket in such a necessary “closet”. A cabinet for storing various laundry and cleaning products. This will free up the bathroom space to the maximum.

Music corner

By analogy with sports equipment, it is sometimes difficult to find a place for a bulky piano or other musical instrument. They can be installed under the stairs painlessly for the rest of the space. You can even set up a small rehearsal corner if you are in a group and your family is not against your creativity. To add the right atmosphere or for inspiration, you can hang posters of your favorite artists, old records and shiny CDs on the wall behind the instruments. In general, how do you like creative personality in this case it will be clearer which decorations will be more suitable.

To the delight of pets

Many people simply dote on their pets. They buy them all kinds of toys, beautiful clothes, soft houses and collars with rhinestones. But isn’t it better to show your love in a slightly different way, namely by arranging a real play corner for your animal? This idea is more suitable for those who love cats. It was for these animals that entire labyrinths and ladders were invented, which are attached to the wall and consist of separate fragments. The fragments are located at a short distance, so the animal will have to jump and play with a rope, which can be tied to the section located below. There is also a place for relaxation.
Dog owners can simply install a dog house under the stairs, put bowls there, put a rug or buy a special basket. Your pet will be grateful to you. This solution is very functional and convenient and allows you to save a lot of space in the hallway. You can also install a built-in wardrobe to store outerwear or shoes.

If the space under the stairs is very tiny

There are staircases of very modest size, which can accommodate very few steps. Naturally, the space under such an element will have minimum dimensions. But that doesn't mean you can let it sit empty. The best option for filling the void is shelves. There is something to put on them in every home. This could be anything from books to decorative items. The shelves are convenient because they can be easily adjusted to the shape of the opening yourself, which will avoid unnecessary expenses. Or you can make the shelves not horizontal, but vertical, and put beautiful vases with decorative dried flowers in the resulting sections. It will be no less impressive.

Do you still think that the space under the stairs is absolutely useless space? Share in the comments to the article what other interesting ideas came to your mind while reading, or have already been implemented in your home.