Staircase is an essential 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 clothes.

Functional wardrobe located 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 aisle to store things here.

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

Today, there are a huge number of ideas that make it possible to make this dream come true. Before starting work, look at the photos of the finished work, and you will also need a competent and detailed instructions on the installation of a built-in structure with your own hands. This can be either a written instruction or video material.

Types of cabinets built into the staircase: 5 options

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

1. Closed wardrobes in traditional design. Inside you can use completely different variants filling: shelves, hooks. All of this is closed with ordinary hinged doors. The sizes of the doors can be very different. It is allowed to make blind areas for storing boxes.
2. An excellent alternative to cabinets with swing doors are wardrobes - sliding doors. They allow you to save a lot of free space due to the fact that their doors do not swing open, but move along the guides. In this case, the doors are best done with the same height. Otherwise, it may be difficult to move them along the guides.
3. It is very convenient to place open shelving under the steps. Simple shelves are great for storing books or decor. Multilevel racks with beveled or rectangular sections can be installed.
4. The drawers are very easy to use. Suitable for storing small items that should not be displayed for everyone to see and are difficult to place in cabinets on the shelves. These boxes can be mounted on a special frame using internal rails.
5. Glass showcases are suitable for storing tableware, souvenirs and other decorative items. Perfect optionif the staircase is located in the living room or in the dining room. The presence of glass doors at 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. A tree that can be used to create the frame of the product, as well as in the manufacture of individual elements of cabinets (boxes, shelves, doors, and so on).
2. Particleboard 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. Almost all fasteners are based on metal. 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 structures. Cabinet doors and shelves can be created from these materials.

Solid wood cabinet under the stairs

In order for the staircase structure to turn into a functional cabinet under the stairs, you need to carefully consider appearance, as well as choose the material for the construction. And then - a matter of technology. Making your dream come true will not be a problem.

Focus on photo and video materials, and also make sure that you always have instructions for installing a built-in structure at hand. With this approach, you are guaranteed to get excellent results.

Do-it-yourself detailed instructions for installing a built-in structure

Having made the decision to make the cabinet under the stairs yourself, you need to do detailed drawing... Count the number of shelves, sections and doors. Decide on the texture of the interior and exterior. The work is simplified by the fact that the role of the top, side and back walls of the cabinet is played by the staircase and the walls of the room. Therefore, finishing is required only for the doors of the product.

Required tools and materials

To 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 the frame and interior decoration.
5. Material for finishing the front side.
6. Furniture fittings.

Prepare the space under the stairs by freeing it from foreign objects. In order not to damage during operation flooring, cover it with a cloth or plastic.

Be sure to mark the shelves according to their location immediately after production. It is best to make small sections for shoes, and large sections for outerwear. Partitions are erected from plasterboard or chipboard. Combine clothing sections with different shelves or drawers.

Stages of self-assembly of the cabinet under the stairs

Follow the steps below:

1. Cut out the details strictly with the dimensions indicated in the drawing. You can use a hacksaw or electric jigsaw for this. Do not forget that all elements require a careful approach and adherence to dimensions.
2. Interior space can be trimmed decorative panels... The easiest option is to wallpaper or paint. It all depends on the individual preferences of the residents.
3. Install internal partitions for zoning the space.
4. Use a pencil to mark 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 are installed inside the cabinets for hanging the hangers.

Result

Making a wardrobe 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 dreams come true

The end result, created by the company's craftsmen, 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 steps to the second floor is empty and idle. Therefore, by organizing a wardrobe 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 important for houses. small size, where there is a struggle for every free meter, as it allows rational use of the available free space. In today's article, we will talk about the types of built-in cabinets under the stairs, as well as how to make beautiful cabinets under the stairs in the house yourself. For a better understanding of the material, we made a selection of the most original options cabinets under the stairs, which can be viewed below in the article.

Beautiful wardrobe 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 houses. 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 by hand. The need to custom-build 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 it was decided 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 options for the design of cabinets under the stairs:

Sliding wardrobe under the stairs

A built-in wardrobe is a very popular solution for arranging a storage space that will suit any interior. The advantages of this design of the cabinet are its compactness and a wide variety of options for exterior door finishing. 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 the wardrobe under the stairs to a specialist.

Wardrobe under the stairs with swing doors

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

Open shelving under the stairs

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

Pull-out wardrobe under the stairs in a private house

Another interesting design solution is the arrangement of the cabinet, consisting of drawers, which are fixed on roller guides. The drawer is designed for storing not very bulky items, and allows, if necessary, to completely remove the drawers, opening access to the 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. Arrangement of a cabinet in this niche is considered the best solution. Let's take it all apart existing species staircase cabinets and find out how convenient they are in a given situation, and home craftsmen will receive valuable advice on assembling such a cabinet with your own hands.

The nuances of placement

As soon as the people are not trying to beat the empty space under the stairs. They put aquariums here, try to "cram" a single bed, install computer desk and even equip a working minibar.

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

So it turns out that you are not only closing an ownerless niche, but also getting a luxurious and very spacious wardrobe. 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, swing or sliding doors, as well as drawers are installed here. You can do without doors, but this is not for everybody. With this depth, this wardrobe fits all actively used outerwear and shoes.
	Pantry. In such a closet, shelves for preservation, an ironing board, a vacuum cleaner, a baby carriage, a bicycle and other necessary, but not very convenient things to store, are perfectly placed. By the way, this is one of the available options for self-made... It is enough to hang the required number of simple shelves and install a facade with swing doors.
	Bookcase. Useful and at the same time beautiful solution... Nowadays, there are no design styles that would not fit the shelves of books. Moreover, the books are suitable both for the hallway and for the living room option. This bookcase has interesting feature... In order to put books, there are enough shelves with a depth of 30 cm, and the rest of the space is easily adaptable, for example, to the aforementioned storage room.
	Kitchen Cabinet. Not every two-story summer cottage has impressive dimensions. Installing a cascade of shelves of drawers and other details under the stairs, overnight solves the problem of placing a traditional kitchen corner. From experience, all kitchen utensils in a small country house fit perfectly with a staircase.
	Wine cabinet. This option will suit wine connoisseurs and collectors. Wine cages with bottle cells are installed under the stairs and lighting is installed. There is one flaw in the wine version - it looks beautiful, but collection wines require a constant temperature (which is why they are stored in cellars), and the living room or hallway is not suitable for elite wines.
	Sideboard. Set up 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 later.

Wardrobe under the stairs with swing 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 much money, then this is your option. Such facades are good for decorating a hallway.

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

In sections with higher doors, rods or hooks are mounted for outerwear. The lower sector is traditionally given for 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. Asymmetrical truncated doors move only in one direction, and the extreme sector generally remains a dead zone. It is possible to resolve the issue, but only professionals can do it and such a design is expensive.

Open shelving under the stairs

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

Those who decide to mount such an option at home should consider a couple of nuances:

1. Both horizontal and vertical segments of the structure should be an extension of the step line. Otherwise, the cell will not fit into the general ensemble and will become an alien blotch;
2. The maximum depth of a small open shelf is 30 - 40 cm, and it is advisable to cover such shelves from the rear side with some kind of shield. Small cells of the rack should not go into a dark void. If you don't want to mount the back panel, then the cells need to 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 such a solution is suitable as filling for a cabinet with a solid front. Buy a modular shelving unit and hide it behind hinged or sliding doors, so you don't have to mess around with the construction of shelves inside.

Retractable types

The use of pull-out or roll-out sections is considered perhaps the most rational and effective use of the under-ladder space. After all, the niche is divided into separate cells, and often different sizes... For each such box, a good hostess will definitely find some things.

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

• Draw-out 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 cabinet under the stairs

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

• The tallest and most comfortable furniture segments go 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 eye level to waist level is made open. It is decorated with books, figurines, dishes, in general, with any decorative items, up to the TV;
• On the lower tier, shelves with doors or draw-out systems are mounted.

Materials, equipment, arrangement

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

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

1. Chipboard - laminated particle boards are considered the most common option. They are easy to cut, but I do not recommend doing it myself. It is easier to order cutting and lamination of ends in a furniture workshop according to your size, and it is better to take the material from them, it will be cheaper;
2. MDF - these boards are more expensive than chipboard, but they are considered environmentally friendly, and chipboard contains formaldehydes. The thickness of both MDF and laminated chipboard 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 cabinet pretty much. First from a wooden bar or metal profiles you will need to assemble the frame. Then sheathe it with plasterboard. And at the finish all this will have to be putty, sanded and painted, so think about it.

How to make a wardrobe 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 not realistic for a beginner, so I recommend using a slab material.

Preparatory work

To assemble any design, a drawing is required, but only a professional can draw it correctly, 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.

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

Cabinet installation

If we proceed from the fact that we have already cut the chipboard slabs, then only the assembly will remain for us. We will build the cabinet rigidly, that is, fix it to the floor, walls and the stairs itself.

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

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

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

Decorative finishing

• 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 suitable only if the color of the paint resonates with the general entourage;

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

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

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

If the house is sorely lacking free space, then it is necessary to rationally use every corner, every meter and space under the stairs is no exception.

Very often, home owners simply neglect this area, sealing it up tightly, and it is 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 space, but will also become a kind of original solution in the interior.

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

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

• the size of the stairs. Sometimes you can equip under it whole cabinet, and sometimes you have to be limited only to some small piece of furniture;
• design features: shape, presence of risers;
• location. If it is, for example, in the hallway, then the area under the stairs should be used as a dressing room, if in the living room - as a library;
• availability of utilities. If you plan to place a mini-toilet under the stairs, then water supply and sewerage pipes should be connected here. You also need to take care of lighting;
• the use of the space under the stairs requires compliance with safety measures, taking into account the number and age of residents, the need for certain rooms 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 - room photos

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

Kitchen under the stairs - interior photos

A staircase in the kitchen is rare, but it also happens, especially when it comes to a room decorated in the "loft" style, that is, studio apartments. In this case, it is advisable to use the area as efficiently as possible. To do this, you can place some of the equipment in a niche under the stairs. Thus, the entire 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 you can see in this area gas water heater or boiler. Finding suitable furniture will be quite difficult, so you will have to either make it yourself or to order.

The kitchen under the stairs has its own nuances associated with the inclined form of the march. Consider whether you will be banging your head against the steps while washing the dishes. Plan in advance for the supply of communications to the under-staircase area.

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 condition of the stairs (especially 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 cupboards.

If there was another place for the sink and kitchen cabinets, then any one could be installed in the niche under the stairs. appliances... The refrigerator will fit perfectly, for which you will assign the highest place. And next to it, where there is a little less space, you can put a dishwasher or a small table with a microwave. If the bathroom is cramped, you can place a washing machine under the stairs.

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

Usually there is enough space under a flight of stairs of 8 or 10 steps in order to install a toilet 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. A bathroom under the stairs is located on the square:

• minimum height 1 meter;
• maximum height 2, 6 meters;
• the length of the room is 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 stall.

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

It is also important to consider that the bathroom will most likely 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 fixtures installed around the perimeter of the ceiling.

Hallway under the stairs - functional interior photo

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

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

How to make a storage room under the stairs - pantry photos

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 very 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 under-stair area. It is necessary to maintain room temperature and air humidity. The understairs storage area is ideal for storing items that need a “dark and dry place”.

Wardrobe under the stairs - dressing room design photo

A walk-in closet under the stairs will save the hallway from the clutter of wardrobes 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 closets (6) and mezzanines (12), it is possible to store shoes and small items. A wardrobe (10) is intended for storing outerwear.

A wardrobe under the stairs is ideal for storing things that are rarely used and require careful storage, such as fur coats.

If the hallway is small, then you should not make a closed room, 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 the stairs with a 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 ranges from 8 to 14 degrees, the humidity is slightly overestimated and there is no light, that is, there are all conditions for storing wines.

A 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 exactly the place where such household items can be stored.

When arranging a closet, a good solution would be to use pull-out sections, which will make it easier to find the necessary things in a tight 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 inconspicuous, merging with the partition.

If the area of \u200b\u200bthe closet is large enough, then you can make a living space from it. The cozy closet under the stairs will appeal to children and will serve as a sleeping place for guests.

An office under the stairs or a home office - workspace photo

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

As a rule, the drawback of the office under the stairs is an acute lack of light, therefore, when decorating a workspace, you need to properly think over the local lighting system.

The work place under the stairs is best arranged with folding furniture, many 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 underneath a flight of stairs, you need a sophisticated storage system. . It can be just shelves fixed to the bottom of the stairs, or drawers, cabinets and shelves - it all depends on the area of \u200b\u200bthe room and your imagination.

Library under the stairs - shelves and shelves 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 setting up a small home library. Books are placed either on special shelves or in drawers and racks.

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

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

Garage for bicycles or carriages under the stairs

Any family, especially if it has children, has bicycles, strollers, skateboards and other vehicles that take up quite a lot of space. Therefore, the use of the space under the stairs as a mini-garage will be absolutely justified.

This solution works especially well if the staircase is 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 custom-made or DIY furniture. This is due to the specifics of this space.

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

Today, it is possible to manufacture cabinets of the most unexpected shapes, which allow maximum use of the space under the stairs. This is a sliding wardrobe, pull-out models, and a built-in wardrobe under the stairs.

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

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 quite spacious.

Drawers are equipped with special mechanisms that make it easy to remove everything you need from them. it the best option for storing small things.

Shelves under the stairs

With the help of shelves of various configurations under the stairs, you can create an entire 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 of country houses. This lounger is very comfortable, you can sit on it with a book or take a nap after lunch.

There are storage boxes under the bed for bedding. Although such a bed is unlikely to be suitable as a permanent bed, it will be able to help you out in case of guests arriving.

Sofa under the stairs - photos of resting places

A small sofa can become your favorite resting place. 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 transforming sofa there. In this case, it is necessary to choose such a mechanism that will be most convenient in these conditions.

Shelving under the stairs

Shelving - functional furnitureallowing 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 to be met by shelving designs are spaciousness and functionality. Outwardly, they seem light, airy and do not create a feeling of bulkiness. And this is all that is needed to effectively use the space under the stairs.

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

What else can be done under the stairs - alternatives

If the owners of the house are not preoccupied with the idea of \u200b\u200brational use of every centimeter, but simply 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 adhere to all the rules. fire safety... Such an interior detail will become stylish decoration at home.

If you decide to place a dollhouse with a real door and window in the understairs space, the child will enthusiastically support such an idea. Additional play area will help 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 a stove under the stairs.

Functional furniture allows keeping order in the house and creating coziness. A universal solution for private buildings - cupboards under the stairs in a house with two or more floors. Dressing rooms and closets of this kind allow you to free up space occupied by chests of drawers and large cabinets in rooms, and place kitchen equipment.

Rational organization of space

Staircase structures are most often installed in hallways where there is no way to place bulky pieces of furniture. A staircase 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 area under the stairs allows, then the owners can even equip entire rooms or a mini-kitchen there.

Laundry, books, tools are conveniently stored on shelves, small items can be folded in drawers under the stairs. Clothes options with bars and hangers are perfect for winter wardrobe and equipment: bulky jackets and fur coats, skis, sledges, etc. There are many options, but an individual project is developed for each house, taking into account the characteristics of the room.

Storage options

You can make the most of the space under the steps by choosing the right suitable option future cabinet ladder. The type of construction directly depends on what is supposed to be stored there.

Open shelving

Arrange books, toys, decorate a wine cellar - all this is convenient to do on open shelves.

Such a solution can be interesting for enterprising owners who prefer to do housework themselves. The construction of such a structure will take a minimum of effort and time. 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 the step as a support to create a shelf is a practical solution.

In this way, you can place small items on the back of the stairs, leaving the rest of the space under the stairs free.

Drawers

The horizontally arranged drawers look like a chest of drawers and slide out the same way - using roller mechanisms. It is convenient to store small items and documents here. In order to keep a private house in order, various devices and tools are required. They will be stored in boxes 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 sorting them accurately.

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

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

Wardrobe with hinged doors

Hinged cabinet doors allow access to all contents, unlike, for example, sliding wardrobes, where doors can close the shelves.

Inside the wardrobe there should be such devices:

• hanger bar;
• hooks for clothes;
• shelf for hats;
• section for storing shoes.

It is convenient to place a wardrobe for outerwear here also because of the different heights. This will create a small locker suitable for children, where they can put their belongings on their own. Having placed a compartment for children's clothing at the beginning of the staircase, 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 utensils 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 won't 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 cabinet with sliding doors. The opening mechanism of this design allows you to save space in the room as much as possible. It is also attractive in this model that the external design can be different: using glass, mirror, plastic, natural wood, etc.

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

The staircase slope is capable of interfering with the opening of the doors, so the system can be completed with other types of arrangement of the under-staircase space.

Kitchen cabinets

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

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

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

Glass showcase

The option of decorating free space under the rise to the second floor using glass partitions is used less often in residential premises. This idea will make it possible to visually facilitate any, even the heaviest structure of steps.

Dishes, handicrafts, cups, certificates, medals are often kept in a glass showcase. Glass will prevent dust and moisture from settling on things. It will add sophistication to the interior, and in combination with lED backlight new wardrobe 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, therefore contacting specialists is the only correct step towards obtaining the desired result.

Combination of methods

It is convenient and practical to combine different types of cabinets.

The combined design with drawers, shelves, hinged or sliding doors, glass elements makes it possible to efficiently 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 distance with large cabinets.

The combination of any design with open shelving will relieve the 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 decoration. In most cases, the items stored there, be it books or dishes, decorate the place on their own. Adding LED elements to the shelves will attract attention and increase the illumination of the room.

It is useful to decorate the wardrobe in which things will be stored using mirrors. The use of original fittings on both doors and drawers can also serve as a decoration. They are also often decorated with thermal film or photo wallpaper. A bright drawing 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.

Do it yourself 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 it?

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

Making cabinets under the stairs to order is more expensive than doing the structure yourself. 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.