Stair construction is the most important element of any multi-storey building, including duplex apartments and private houses. For its organization, a certain area is allocated, which, with a competent approach, can be used to store various household items and clothing.

Functional closet under the stairs

Modern constructors, architects and designers pay a lot of attention to the organization of the space located under the stairs. One of the most successful and popular options is to install a built-in wardrobe under the stairs. There is enough space under the span to store things here.

The closet under the stairs allows you to use every centimeter free space use it to good use and for its intended purpose. This solution allows you to beautifully arrange a place to store household items, unnecessary little things or clothes. In addition, a closet under the stairs can act as a decor, giving the interior a special charm and beauty.

To date, there are a huge number of ideas that make this dream a reality. Before starting work, look at the photos of the finished work, and you will also need a competent and detailed instructions for the installation of a built-in structure with your own hands. It can be both written instructions and video material.

Types of cabinet structures built into the flight of stairs: 5 options

If you decide that the closet under the stairs is vital for you, then you should decide on its type. There are the following options for cabinets under the stairs:

1. Closed cabinets in traditional design. Can be used perfectly inside different variants filling: shelves, hooks. All this is closed by ordinary hinged doors. Door sizes can vary. It is allowed to make blind areas for storing boxes.
2. Great alternative to cabinets hinged doors wardrobes are. They allow you to save a lot of free space due to the fact that their doors do not swing open, but move along guides. In this case, it is best to make the doors the same height. Otherwise, it may be difficult to move them along the guides.
3. Open shelving is very convenient to place under the steps. Simple shelves are great for storing books or decor. You can install multi-level shelving with beveled or rectangular sections.
4. Drawers are very easy to use. Suitable for storing small things that should not be put on public display and are difficult to place in cabinets on shelves. Such boxes can be mounted on a special frame using internal rails.
5. Glass showcases are suitable for storing dishes, souvenirs and other decorative items. Perfect option if the staircase is located in the living room or dining room. The presence of glass doors in the showcase will reliably protect things from dust. And to achieve the maximum decorative effect, you can equip the showcase led strip. Such glass showcases will give the interior a feeling of incredible lightness and visually expand the space, making it more functional.

Having decided on the design of the cabinet under the stairs, you should pay attention to the material from which it will be made. The most common today are the following materials:

1. Wood that can be used to create the frame of the product, as well as in the manufacture individual elements cabinets (drawers, shelves, doors, etc.).
2. Chipboard and MDF are materials that are used as an alternative to wood. They are cheaper and can be used to create doors and shelves.
3. Metal is the basis of almost all fasteners. The frame of some models is made from it, as well as guides. This also includes fasteners for internal filling.
4. Mirrors and glass are ideal for decorating a structure. Cabinet doors and shelves can be created from these materials.

Wardrobe under the stairs, made of solid wood

In order for the staircase to turn into a functional closet under the stairs, you need to carefully consider appearance, as well as choose the material for the design. And then it's a matter of technology. Turning your dream into reality will not be a problem.

Focus on photo and video materials, and also make sure that you always have instructions for installing the built-in structure with your own hands. With this approach, you are guaranteed to get an excellent result.

Detailed instructions for installing the built-in structure with your own hands

Having decided on the independent manufacture of a cabinet under the stairs, you need to do detailed drawing. Calculate the number of shelves, sections and doors. Decide on the texture of the interior and exterior finishes. The work is facilitated by the fact that the role of the top, side and rear walls of the cabinet is performed by the ladder structure and the walls of the room. Therefore, finishing is needed only for the doors of the product.

Necessary tools and materials

For work, you will need certain materials and tools:

1. Roulette and pencil.
2. Self-tapping screws and brackets for furniture.
3. Electric jigsaw, drill and screwdriver.
4. Material for creating a frame and interior decoration.
5. Material for finishing the front side.
6. Furniture accessories.

Prepare the space under the stairs, freeing it from extraneous things. To prevent damage during operation flooring, cover it with a cloth or film.

Be sure to mark the shelves depending on their location immediately after manufacturing. For shoes, it is best to make small departments, and for outerwear- big. Partitions are built of drywall or chipboard. Combine clothing sections with different shelves or drawers.

Stages of self-assembly of the cabinet under the stairs

Follow the following sequence of actions:

1. Cut out the details strictly with the dimensions indicated in the drawing. To do this, you can use a hacksaw or an electric jigsaw. Do not forget that all elements require a careful approach and compliance with dimensions.
2. Interior space can be trimmed decorative panels. The easiest option is to stick wallpaper or paint. It all depends on the individual preferences of the residents.
3. For zoning space, install internal partitions.
4. Mark with a pencil places for shelves and other fasteners. In order to install one shelf, use two bars. The length of the shelves should match the length of the niche.

   It is better to entrust the installation of exclusive cabinets under the stairs to experienced craftsmen

5. The door leaf is decorated before installation.
6. At the last stage, hooks and rods for hanging hangers are installed inside the cabinets.

Result

Making a closet under the stairs with your own hands is quite simple. But, if you want to get not just a functional product, but an exclusive model that adequately decorates the room, then it is best to turn to professionals for help.

Experts will make all your dreams come true

The end result, created by the company's masters, is guaranteed to please not only all family members, but also guests.

For people who have a country house with several floors, often the space under the stairs to the second floor is empty. Therefore, by organizing a closet under the stairs in a private house, you will get a stylish and compact place to store your things, as well as visually lighten the interior of the hallway. Such an original solution is especially relevant for houses. small size, where there is a struggle for every free meter, as it allows you to rationally use the available free space. In today's article, we will talk about the varieties of built-in wardrobes under the stairs, as well as how to make beautiful wardrobes under the stairs in the house yourself. For a better understanding of the material, we have made a photo selection of the most original variants cabinets under the stairs, which can be viewed below in the article.

Beautiful closet under the stairs in a private house: photo in the interior

Installing a built-in wardrobe under the stairs is a very popular way of arranging the space under the stairs in private homes. Built-in wardrobes under the stairs, the photos of which are presented below, have all the advantages of classic built-in wardrobes, and are also made only to order or with your own hands. The need for individual manufacturing of a built-in wardrobe under the stairs is due to the fact that an exact fit to the dimensions of your interfloor staircase is required.

Wardrobe under the stairs in a private house: design options

When the decision was made to install a cabinet under the stairs in country house, then you should immediately decide on its type and external design, because it depends on how harmonious the entire interior of the hallway will be. There are such design options for cabinets under the stairs:

Wardrobe under the stairs

A built-in wardrobe is a very popular solution for arranging a storage space that fits any interior. The advantages of this cabinet design are its compactness and a wide variety of exterior door finishes. However, the complexity of the design of wardrobes requires some knowledge and skills in the installation of such products. Therefore, if you are not confident in your abilities, it is better to entrust the installation of a sliding wardrobe under the stairs to a specialist.

Wardrobe under stairs with hinged doors

The closet under the stairs in a private house with hinged doors is the classic and most common. Cabinets with hinged doors are very simple in design and easy to use, which positively affects their price and makes them popular.

Open shelving under stairs

A very original solution for decorating the space under the stairs is the arrangement of a shelving unit or an open cabinet. Such a cabinet is perfect for storing memorabilia and photos, or for creating a small home library. The advantage of this type of cabinet is the simplicity of the design, which is very easy to assemble on your own. To equip the simplest bookcase under the stairs with your own hands, it is enough to have necessary material and minimal skills to work with the tool.

Retractable wardrobe under the stairs in a private house

Another interesting design solution is the arrangement of a cabinet consisting of drawers, which are fixed on roller guides. The drawer is designed to store not very voluminous things, and allows, if necessary, to completely remove the drawers, giving access to inner wall. This feature can be useful if there are any communications in the wall or there is a door to the closet.

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Do-it-yourself wardrobe under the stairs in a private house: types and options

Rational use of space under the stairs is one of the common problems for owners of private houses with 2 or more floors. The arrangement of the cabinet in this niche is considered the best solution. Let's take it all apart existing species ladder cabinets and find out how convenient they are in a given situation, and home craftsmen will receive valuable advice to assemble such a cabinet with your own hands.

Nuances of placement

As soon as the people do not try to beat the empty space under the stairs. They put aquariums here, try to “shove” a single bed, install computer desk and even equip a working mini-bar.

But in most houses, stairs are located in the corridor, and as practice has shown, the most worthy option is the installation of a cabinet. After all, according to the standards, the width of a narrow staircase is 800 mm. While the volume cabinet (from serial models) has a depth of 650 mm.

So it turns out that you not only close an ownerless niche, but also get a luxurious and very spacious closet. We will talk about the types of designs a little later, and now a few words about filling options.

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	Classic wardrobe ladder. The hallway is considered one of the most common options. Depending on the size and configuration of the span, hinged or sliding doors, as well as drawers are installed here. You can do without doors, but it's not for everyone. With such a depth, all actively used outerwear and shoes are placed in this wardrobe.
	Pantry. In such a pantry, shelves for preservation, an ironing board, a vacuum cleaner, a baby stroller, a bicycle and other necessary, but not very convenient things to store, fit perfectly. By the way, this is one of available options For self-manufacturing. It is enough to hang the required number of simple shelves and install a facade with hinged doors.
	Bookshelf. Useful and at the same time nice solution. Now there are no design styles that bookshelves would not fit into. Moreover, the books are suitable both for the hallway and for the living room. This bookcase has interesting feature. In order to put books, there are enough shelves 30 cm deep, and the rest of the space can be easily adapted, for example, to the above-mentioned pantry.
	Kitchen Cabinet. Not every two-story cottage has an impressive size. Installing a cascade of drawer shelves and other details under the stairs, overnight solves the problem of placing a traditional kitchen corner. From experience, all kitchen utensils in a small cottage fit perfectly with a ladder cabinet.
	Wine cabinet. This option is suitable for connoisseurs and collectors of wines. Under the stairs, wine cages with cells for bottles are installed and lighting is equipped. There is one flaw in the wine version - it looks beautiful, but collection wines require a constant temperature (that's why they are stored in cellars), and the living room or hallway is not suitable for elite wines.
	Sideboard. Settled exclusively in the living room. This option does not carry a functional load, its task is to emphasize the style and decorate the room.

Types and features

Competent filling is important, but it directly depends on the angle of inclination, size, height and location of the flight of stairs. Accordingly, each of the above options has its own design solutions, which will be discussed further.

Wardrobe under stairs with hinged doors

Swing doors are deservedly considered classics. If you want to close the contents of a niche from prying eyes and at the same time not spend a lot, then this is your option. Such facades are good for arranging a hallway.

If there is not much space, then you should not do too wide swing doors, a maximum of 50 cm. Piano hinges are considered the cheapest option for hanging, but I recommend taking ordinary furniture ones. Firstly, they are easier and faster to mount, and secondly, they have a fine-tuning function.

In sections with doors higher, rods or hooks are mounted under outerwear. The lower sector is traditionally given over to shoes, and small cells under the first steps are either equipped with boxes for small things, or an empty niche is left there, for example, for a vacuum cleaner.

It is inconvenient to install a sliding wardrobe under the stairs. Asymmetric truncated doors move only in one direction, and the extreme sector generally remains a dead zone. It is possible to solve the issue, but only professionals can do it, and such a design is expensive.

Open shelving under stairs

Open shelving is considered simple and accessible way arrangement of under-stair space. The manufacture of such structures does not cause difficulties even for an amateur, because in essence, here you only need to knock down the simplest shelves and "tie" them to the span.

Those who decide to mount this option at home should take into account a couple of nuances:

1. Both horizontal and vertical segments of the structure should be a continuation of the line of steps. Otherwise, the cell will not fit into the overall ensemble and will become an alien inclusion;
2. The maximum depth of a small open shelf is 30 - 40 cm, and it is advisable to cover such shelves from the back with some kind of shield. Small rack cells should not go into a dark void. If you do not want to mount the back panel, then the cells must be made voluminous.

Modular vertical types

Modular furniture is a simple, but in this case, not the best solution. The very concept of modular cabinets implies structures assembled from ready-made modules.

There is no problem in cabinets and shelves, just buy and install, but you will have to try hard to adapt serial products to an individual staircase.

Although this solution is suitable as a filling for a cabinet with a solid facade. Buy a modular rack and hide it behind hinged or sliding doors, so you do not have to mess with the construction of shelves inside.

Retractable types

The use of retractable or roll-out sections is considered to be perhaps the most rational and effective use of under-stair space. After all, the niche is divided into separate cells, and often different size. Under each such box, a good housewife will definitely find some things.

• With boxes, everything is simple, people have long been accustomed to them. You need to decide how many boxes you need and what are the dimensions of these boxes. But the problem is that a lot of boxes do not always match the design concept of the room;

• Withdrawable modules are considered to be a more progressive and convenient solution. Here the space is divided into sections and each of these sections rolls out from under the stairs. That is, you have full access to the whole segment. The design is convenient, but difficult to arrange, plus you need good fittings.

Combined wardrobe under the stairs

If you need everything at once, that is, beauty, originality and high functionality, then you should pay attention to combined cabinets. One such cabinet may partially include all those structures that have been described before. For example, this layout works well:

• The highest and most comfortable furniture segments are given under the wardrobe. It is covered with hinged or sliding compartment doors, by the way, you can also mount a mirror here;
• The central sector - from the level of the eyes to the level of the belt is made open. It is decorated with books, figurines, dishes, in general, with any decorating items, up to the TV;
• On the lower tier, shelves closed with doors or roll-out systems are mounted.

Materials, equipment, arrangement

The creation of exclusive furniture, which includes cabinets under stairs, begins with the choice of material. First you need to choose what the main ones will be made of. bearing structures, we have 4 options here:

1. Wood - it is easiest for a novice master to collect exactly wooden frame. In such designs, a bar of 50x50 or 40x40 mm is enough for load-bearing racks, you should not take less. Intermediate sectors are assembled from a 30x30 mm bar. On shelves and partitions there is a planed board 20 mm thick;

1. chipboard - laminated particle boards are considered the most common. They are easy to cut, but I do not recommend doing it yourself. It’s easier to order cutting and laminating the ends in a furniture workshop according to your size, and it’s better to take the material from them, it will come out cheaper;
2. MDF - these boards are more expensive than chipboard, but they are considered environmentally friendly, and there are formaldehydes in chipboard. The thickness of both MDF and chipboard boards is in the range of 16 - 21 mm;

1. Drywall - for self assembly drywall is suitable, but you will have to tinker with such a closet. First from wooden beam or metal profiles you will need to assemble the frame. Then sheathe it with GKL. And at the finish, all this will have to be puttied, sanded and painted, so think about it.

How to make a closet under the stairs with your own hands

For self-production, wood and chipboard are suitable for us, but to make a beautiful and durable wooden cabinet for a beginner is not realistic, so I recommend using slab material.

Preparatory work

To assemble any structure, a drawing is needed, but only a professional can correctly draw it, so in this case a sketch is enough. When compiling it, you should not rely on memory or ingenuity, measure, draw and indicate on paper absolutely all sizes, even the smallest ones.

As for the docking fittings, it is easier for a beginner to work with metal corners, they are fixed with self-tapping screws. To assemble a cabinet from chipboard or MDF, confirmations are used.

Cabinet installation

If we proceed from the fact that the chipboard plates have already been cut with us, then only the assembly will remain for us. We will build the cabinet rigidly, that is, fasten it to the floor, walls and the staircase itself.

• All vertical racks are installed first. First, according to the sketch, make markings on the inclined canvas of the flight of stairs, after which you take a plumb line and mark the points of attachment of the sheets to the floor;

• The inner frame is not visible, so the sheets are easier to attach to metal corners. Below you will not have any problems, and from above the corners will have to be bent to the desired angle, because our stairs are inclined;
• Now, vertical sheets are marked for horizontal shelves. If you want everything to be perfect, then according to the markings for each shelf, drill a series of holes with a confirmation drill and screw the shelves onto confirmations. Although under the closed facade it is more reasonable to mount the shelves on the corners;

• To install doors on furniture hinges, you will need a Forstsner drill. There are paper templates for each model of furniture hinges. Using this template, mark the hinge point on the doors, after which you make a recess with a fortsner drill and screw the hinges;
• Then it remains only to screw the doors with self-tapping screws to the vertical posts.

decorative trim

• The decorative finish of the cabinet depends on the material chosen for the facade. So wooden facades are varnished or painted. The second option is simpler, but it is only suitable if the color of the paint resonates with the general surroundings;

When finishing wooden facade impregnation is considered the latest fashion natural oil or wax, but when choosing this method, keep in mind that you will have to renew the coating every couple of years.

• Laminated doors do not require any additional decor; laminate is considered a strong, reliable and durable coating;

• But glass facades are leading in the popularity rating. Transparent glass is rarely used, the palm is shared by a mirror and matte patterns with sandblasting;
• There is also painted glass and a polymer film with patterns. For do-it-yourself decor, they are the best fit, because such beauty settles down within an hour, and lasts for years.

If there is a catastrophic lack of free space in the house, then it is necessary to rationally use every corner, every meter and the space under the stairs is no exception.

Very often, homeowners simply neglect this area, sealing it tightly, and completely in vain: a little imagination, time and building materials and the space under the stairs will not only allow you to effectively use the precious area, but will also become some kind of original solution in the interior.

How to use the space under the stairs - arranging a niche

Arrangement of the space under the stairs requires careful design. The following points must be taken into account:

• ladder size. Sometimes under it you can equip whole office, and sometimes you have to limit yourself only to some small piece of furniture;
• design features: shape, presence of risers;
• location. If it is located, for example, in the hallway, then it is advisable to use the area under the stairs for a dressing room, if in the living room - as a library;
• Availability engineering communications. If you plan to place a mini-toilet under the stairs, then water and sewer pipes should be connected here. It is also necessary to take care of lighting;
• the use of space under the stairs requires compliance with safety regulations, taking into account the number and age of residents, the need for certain premises and functional areas. Do not forget that the design of the space under the stairs should harmoniously fit into the atmosphere of the entire room.

The room under the stairs - photos of rooms

In a country house or in a country house, the space under the stairs can be equipped as a full-fledged room. The room under the stairs, although it has a small area, but with rational use of the area can become very useful.

Kitchen under the stairs - interior photo

A staircase in the kitchen is not common, but it also happens, especially when it comes to a loft-style room, that is, a studio apartment. In this case, it is advisable to use the area as rationally as possible. To do this, you can place a piece of equipment in a niche under the stairs. Thus, the whole structure ceases to look like a foreign body in the interior.

Kitchens under the stairs, as a rule, consist of a sink, cabinets and shelves for every little thing, sometimes in this area you can see geyser or boiler. It will be quite difficult to find suitable furniture, so you will either have to make it yourself or to order.

The kitchen under the stairs has its own nuances associated with the inclined form of the march. Think about whether you will hit your head on the steps while washing the dishes. Plan in advance the supply of communications to the under-stair zone.

It is also important to take into account the fact that the hot steam rising from the sink will not have the most beneficial effect on the state of the stairs (especially the wooden ones). Therefore, you should take care of good vapor and moisture insulation, as well as provide this area with good ventilation.

The drawing shows a kitchen under the stairs, consisting of a sink and cabinets.

If another place was found for the sink and kitchen cabinets, then any Appliances. The refrigerator for which you will take the highest place will fit perfectly. And nearby, where there is a little less space, you can put a dishwasher or a small table with microwave oven. If the bathroom is cramped, you can also place a washing machine under the stairs.

Toilet under the stairs in the house or in the country - photo of the bathroom

Usually, under a flight of stairs of 8 or 10 steps, there is enough space to install a toilet bowl and a washstand. The toilet under the stairs, located on the lower floors of the house, will come in handy if you have guests. And in the country, he may well pass for the main bathroom.

The arrangement of the toilet room begins with the enclosure of the space with walls. The bathroom under the stairs is located on the square:

• minimum height 1 meter;
• maximum height 2.6 meters;
• room length 2.3 meters;
• the width of the room is 1.2 meters.

If space permits, a small bathroom can be equipped under the stairs. In this case, it is better to use a small-sized bath or replace it with a shower.

When arranging this room, consider its specifics: changes in humidity and temperature. The under-staircase finish should be such as to protect the stairs from moisture and water. When equipping a bathroom, be sure to take care of the availability of ventilation, good vapor and heat insulation, and compliance with all safety requirements.

It is also important to consider that the bathroom is likely to be small and cramped. Therefore, when decorating it, it is better to use light colors, avoiding a dark border around the perimeter, which visually reduces the room. You should also stop using facing tiles large sizes. Mirrors and shiny surfaces will help to visually enlarge a cramped room. It is better to replace the point light source with several lamps installed around the perimeter of the ceiling.

Hallway under the stairs - photo of a functional interior

If the staircase is located in the hallway, you need to carefully plan the room. Part of the furniture can be placed under the flight of stairs, for example, install a small sofa or bench, sitting on which it is convenient to take off your shoes.

If there is enough space, under the stairs can accommodate coffee table and an armchair or a mirror with a wooden nightstand for bags and things to take with you when leaving the house.

How to make a pantry under the stairs - photo pantries

A small closet under the stairs is ideal for storing household items. If there are animals in the house, it is in the pantry room that you can place everything you need for your pet. For every little thing, install shelves, fixing them not only on the walls, but also on the back of the lift. If the pantry does not look too aesthetically pleasing, then you can fence it off by installing a door under the stairs.

There should be no heating pipes or radiators in the area under the stairs. It is necessary to maintain room temperature and humidity. The under-stairs pantry is ideal for storing things that need a “dark and dry place.”

Wardrobe under the stairs - dressing room design photo

A dressing room under the stairs will save the hallway from piling up cabinets with outerwear and shoes and save space. With a well-chosen project, it is possible to create a very interesting design.

The figure shows an option for arranging a dressing room with a height of more than 2 meters. In cabinets (6) and mezzanines (12) it is possible to store shoes and small things. A cabinet (10) is designed for storing outerwear.

The wardrobe under the stairs is ideal for storing items that are rarely used and require careful storage, such as a fur coat.

If the hallway is small, then you should not make an enclosed space, otherwise, use mirrored doors to visually expand the space. So, the dressing room under the stairs will not look massive, and the mirror will definitely come in handy in the hall.

Cellar under stairs with bar

If the house does not have a real cellar, then a niche under the stairs is suitable for this. At the same time, at the very bottom of the span there is a place for a wine cabinet, and the higher one can be used to install a bar counter and a pair of chairs. With this design of the space, you get not only a cellar, but also a bar under the stairs.

To store alcoholic beverages, racks with cells are installed, each of which holds a bottle.

When equipping a wine cellar, it should be remembered that if the staircase is in the house, then a full-fledged storage suitable for aging and long-term storage of wine will not work, because it is impossible to comply with strict requirements for temperature regime and lighting.

A real wine cellar can only be made in the basement. It is here that the air temperature is in the range of 8 to 14 degrees, the humidity is slightly high and there is no light, that is, there are all conditions for storing wines.

Closet under the stairs - a secluded corner in the house

Everyone in the house has a bunch of unnecessary things that are a pity to throw away. The closet under the stairs is just the place where such household items can be stored.

When arranging a closet, a good solution would be to use retractable sections that will make it easier to find the necessary things in a cramped space.

Place a vacuum cleaner, children's bike, skis, sledges in the closet, and these items will not clutter up your home. It is better to make the door invisible, merging with the partition.

If the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe closet is large enough, then you can make a living space out of it. A cozy closet under the stairs will appeal to children and will pass for sleeping area for guests.

Study under the stairs or home office - workspace photo

If you want to equip every meter of your home with maximum benefit, then in the space under the stairs you can place a small study. Depending on the design and size of the flight of stairs, it can be either a desk with a couple of shelves, or a full-fledged room with all the accompanying attributes. The photo shows how you can equip a home office under the stairs.

As a rule, the disadvantage of an office under the stairs is an acute lack of light, therefore, when designing a workspace, it is necessary to think carefully about the local lighting system.

The workplace under the stairs is best arranged with folding furniture, a lot of drawers and hanging shelves. This approach will allow you to use every corner.

If you like privacy, then it is worth isolating the office with sliding doors or a static partition. Such a decision is sometimes dictated by the need to hide expensive office equipment or important documents from children's eyes.

If you have an entire home office under a flight of stairs, you'll need sophisticated storage. . It can be just shelves attached to the bottom of the stairs, or drawers, cabinets and shelving - it all depends on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room and your imagination.

Library under the stairs - shelves and racks for books

IN modern interior it can be difficult to find a place for books, especially if you like minimalism. In this case, the space under the stairs is perfect for equipping a small home library. Books are placed either on special shelves or in boxes and racks.

Books mounted on shelves under the stairs will successfully complement interior view any home. Fortunately, the design of the library and its functionality do not conflict with each other: books with beautiful spines complete the interior, making the library look elegant and monumental.

If you also install a neat table with a cozy chair, then you will get a comfortable reading place under the stairs.

Garage for bicycles or strollers under the stairs

In any family, especially if it has children, there are bicycles, strollers, skateboards and other vehicles that occupy quite a lot of space. Therefore, the use of under-stair space as a mini-garage will be absolutely justified.

This solution works especially well if the stairs are located near the front door.

Furniture under the stairs - photo of built-in fittings

As a rule, the area under the stairs is equipped with special furniture made to order or with your own hands. This is due to the specifics of this space.

Wardrobe under the stairs in the house - design and photo of built-in wardrobes

To date, it is possible to manufacture cabinets of the most unexpected shapes that allow you to make the most of the space under the stairs. This is a wardrobe, and retractable models, and a built-in wardrobe under the stairs.

Doors can be deaf, sliding, glass or mirrored. Cabinets under the stairs are installed in all cases when it is necessary to rationally use the free space. Such accessories also perform a purely aesthetic function, decorating the interior.

The installation of drawers allows the most rational use of the area under the flight of stairs. Their depth is usually equal to the width of the stairs, so they are very roomy.

Drawers are equipped with special mechanisms that make it easy to extract everything you need from them. This best option to store small items.

Shelves under stairs

With the help of shelves of various configurations under the stairs, you can create a whole storage system. The shelves will not be empty, because in the house there will always be a bunch of little things that have nowhere to put. They can be attached to a wall or to the underside of a flight of stairs.

Bed under the flight of stairs - photo of sleeping places

A bed located under the stairs is a fairly common attribute. country houses. Such a sunbed is very comfortable, you can sit on it with a book or take a nap after dinner.

Storage drawers under the bed bedding. Although such a bed is hardly suitable as a permanent bed, it can help you out if guests arrive.

Sofa under the stairs - photo of places to relax

A small sofa can become your favorite place to relax. A few small pillows, an old blanket and a cozy place are ready.

In the case when the lift is located in the bedroom, which is quite possible in studio apartments, niches under the stairs can be equipped as a sleeping place by placing a convertible sofa there. In this case, it is necessary to choose a mechanism that will be most convenient in these conditions.

Shelving under the stairs

Rack - functional furniture, allowing the most optimal use of the space under the stairs. At the same time, the whole structure is divided into cells, which allows you to sort things into groups.

The main requirements that rack designs must meet are spaciousness and functionality. Outwardly, they seem light, airy and do not create a feeling of bulkiness. And this is all that is needed for the effective use of under-stair space.

Modern shelving units are equipped with drawers and sliding doors that make them even more functional. To fill the space under the stairs, mobile racks are especially popular, which, due to their compact size and mobility, can fit in any nook.

What else can be done under the stairs - alternative options

If the owners of the house are not concerned with the idea rational use every centimeter, but just want to diversify the interior of their home, then placing a TV, flowers, paintings, an artificial waterfall, a piano or an aquarium under the stairs is a very good idea.

In living rooms with a rise to the second floor, you can install a fireplace under the stairs. However, you must follow all the rules fire safety. Such an interior detail will become stylish decoration Houses.

If you decide to place a dollhouse with a real door and a window in the space under the stairs, the child will enthusiastically support such an idea. Availability of additional play area It will help to eliminate constant quarrels between children.

At the expense of arranging the space under the stairs, you should think in advance, even at the design stage of the house. After all, even installing a TV requires an outlet, not to mention such complex projects as a boiler or stove under the stairs.

Functional furniture allows you to keep order in the house and create comfort. A universal solution for private buildings - cabinets under the stairs in a house with two or more floors. This kind of dressing rooms and pantries allow you to free up space in the rooms occupied by chests of drawers and voluminous cabinets, to place kitchen equipment.

Rational organization of space

Stair structures are most often installed in hallways where there is no way to place bulky pieces of furniture. Stairs to the second floor with built-in wardrobes will rationally solve the problem of storing blanks for the winter, books, tools, seasonal items. If the space under the stairs allows, then the owners can even equip entire rooms or a kitchenette there.

It is convenient to store linen, books, tools on shelves, put small items in drawers under the stairs. Clothes options with rods and hangers are perfect for winter wardrobe and equipment: voluminous jackets and fur coats, skis, sleds, etc. There are many options, but each home is developed individual project taking into account the characteristics of the premises.

Storage options

With maximum benefit, you can use the space under the steps by choosing the right suitable option future staircase-cabinet. The type of construction directly depends on what is supposed to be stored there.

open shelving

Arranging books, toys, decorating a wine cellar - all this is convenient to do on open shelving.

Such a solution may be interesting for enterprising owners who prefer to do the housework themselves. A minimum of effort and time will take the construction of such a structure. The rack can also be used in the country. It will be convenient to put small inventory, seeds and other things in it.

Using the back of a step as a support to create a shelf is a practical solution.

In this way, small objects can be placed on the back of the stairs, leaving the rest of the space under the stairs free.

Drawers

Horizontally arranged drawers look like a chest of drawers and slide out in the same way - with the help of roller mechanisms. It is convenient to store small items and documents here. To keep in order a private house, you will need various fixtures and tools. In boxes, they will be stored securely and always in their place.

For the convenience of searching and maintaining order in the boxes on the front side, you can write what is stored in each of them. Thus provide compact storage things and their exact sorting.

If the width of the flight of stairs is more than 60 cm, then it is rational to place two or three volumetric compartments under it, each of which will be separated by shelves or drawers.

Such a system is not only convenient for warehousing different items, but also looks attractive in any interior. When closed, this design looks like a cabinet with doors.

Wardrobe with hinged doors

Hinged closet doors allow access to all contents, unlike, for example, a closet, where the doors can close the shelves.

Inside the wardrobe should be such devices:

• hanger rod;
• hooks for clothes;
• shelf for hats;
• shoe storage area.

It is convenient to place a wardrobe for outerwear here also because of the different heights. This will allow you to create a low locker suitable for children, where they can put their things on their own. Having placed a compartment for children's clothes at the beginning of the stairs, you need to provide it with a large number of hooks so that guests have somewhere to hang their jackets.

You can organize a pantry for storing household items behind the cabinet door. Mops, buckets, rags and a vacuum cleaner - all this often does not find a place, hiding behind curtains and sofas or in the bathroom.

Here you will not even need to make shelves, but simply arrange things in their permanent place.

A practical solution for decorating the space under the stairs is to install a wardrobe with sliding doors. The opening mechanism of this design allows you to save space in the room as much as possible. What is attractive about this model is that external design can be different: using glass, mirrors, plastic, natural wood etc.

It is difficult to design and build such a piece of furniture on your own. Only extensive experience in this field will allow you to accurately integrate a storage system with sliding doors. It is better to entrust the installation of a sliding wardrobe to specialists.

The stair slope can interfere with the opening of doors, so the system can be completed with other types of under-stair space arrangement.

Kitchen cabinets

You can organize a working area for cooking in a small country house in the space under the stairs. This will allow you to leave extra room for a bedroom or living room.

Location working area This place has both advantages and disadvantages. The kitchen will be compact, and the zones can be divided using partitions. There is a sink, a cooking table, a stove and a refrigerator.

The choice of household appliances should be carried out taking into account the maximum possible height of the space used. This condition will not allow you to install a tall and voluminous refrigerator. In addition, in most cases there are no windows here, so you need to install high-power lamps.

glass showcase

The design option for free space under the lift to the second floor with the help of glass partitions is used less frequently in residential premises. Such an idea will make it possible to visually lighten any, even the heaviest construction of steps.

In a glass showcase, dishes, handicrafts, cups, certificates, and medals are often stored. Glass will prevent dust and moisture from settling on things. It will give the interior sophistication, and in combination with LED backlight The new closet will also become a bright corner in the house.

It will be difficult to create a drawing for placing glass showcases on your own. It is necessary to take into account many nuances, so contacting specialists is the only right step to obtain the desired result.

Combination of ways

Combine different types wardrobes are convenient and practical.

The combined design with drawers, shelves, hinged or sliding doors, glass elements makes it possible to rationally use the entire space under the flight of stairs. A low distance between the floor and the ceiling can be equipped with drawers, a high one with large cabinets.

The combination of any design with open shelving will unload a massive staircase.

The external design of a new piece of furniture with your own hands begins after the completion of all installation work. Shelves do not require a special approach to decorating. In most cases, the items stored there, be it books or dishes, decorate the place on their own. Adding LED elements to the shelves of the rack will attract attention and increase the illumination of the room.

The closet in which things will be stored is useful to decorate with the help of mirrored canvases. The use of original fittings on both doors and drawers can also serve as decor. They are also often decorated with thermal film or photo wallpaper. Bright pattern will decorate the whole room.

The very fact of the useful use of the space under the stairs can already be considered a decorative element in the design of the home.

With your own hands or to order?

The owners of country houses in most cases are enterprising people and can build anything with their own hands, but is it necessary to do this?

The creation of such a piece of furniture requires accuracy in measurements and high-quality execution of drawings. Create interesting project, taking into account the wishes of the customer and organically fitting into the interior, can a qualified designer. Installation work it is better to entrust experienced professionals.

Making cabinets under the stairs to order is more expensive than self-executing the design. But in this case, the owner will receive not only a high-quality piece of furniture, created taking into account all the possibilities of space and wishes, but also a guarantee for the product.