Space Under the Staircase: Creative ideas of space solutions
How to use the space under the staircase without damaging the appearance of your home is one big question. In many arrangements, it has been seen that this space is left completely neglected and finally has become a dead and cluttered space. It is very important to think intelligent while dealing with the space under your staircase if used wisely, it can add a very good function to your house and can give it a unique look. Following are some unique and efficient ways to utilize this space:
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A bed/reading space under the staircase: The space under the staircase is one hidden and cozy space that can be used to create peaceful space to sit and read. One can cover the complete area under the staircase with a low rise bed and throw comfortable cushions, pillows, a reading light and a curtain if required. This cozy space created can also be used to tuck a guest if you are running out of space.
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Closet for storage: A closet under the staircase is a great idea to utilize this space. One can have the access to the store from the front and angled part of the stair can be left behind for the storage. The angled cut wooden shelves can be used to accommodate the size. Small shelves can be created in the front and deep shelves can be created on the bottom of the angled surface to make the access comfortable. If the staircase is next to the kitchen, then you can use this closet as a grocery store, else it can be used to store kids toys, upholstery and other miscellaneous products.
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Place for pets: If a pet at your home stays in some dingy area and this worries you about its health, you can consider shifting your pet’s house under the staircase. You can customize this area according to the needs of your pet like creating a perch to climb or carpeting the whole area to be used as the scratching post. You can also place a large sleeping pillow and despite of having a regular door, you can have a small free door which can be easily opened by the pet to move in and out. |
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Create a playhouse for kids: Children are very fond of secret spaces to play and they feel that it is their castle. You can very easily convert this area as the kid’s playroom by placing wooden shelves at the bottom of the angled space and a child sized chair, table and a half door with other interesting stuff to make it in proportion with the size of a child. |
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Entertainment Center: The space under the staircase can be very efficiently used as an entertainment centre if you have a small house and the staircase is coming down in your living space. This space is enough to install a TV and have a platform to place your music system or telephone and other decoration stuff. The rest of the room can be used for furnishing and if required as a dining space.
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Home Office: In some homes the space under the staircase is very effectively used as a small office. If you need a workstation at home and there is no space left, then this small nook under your staircase can solve your problem. Computer table can be placed in the front and small drawers or a side table can be placed under the angled surface. A comfortable chair, a floor lamp and a small plant will make this space equally comfortable and charming to work. |
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Storage Drawers: Creating storage in the staircase is one very intelligent way to add some more storage space for your wardrobe. Drawers can also be constructed under the staircase which could be used to keep extra blankets and linens in an organized and accessible way. |
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Bookshelves: Are you fond of reading and want to have a personal library at your home? Think of the space under the staircase and you will find this space full of possibilities to be developed as a small library by placing custom built book shelves and placing the books right angled on the shelves. A platform can be created at the bottom and books can be stacked below. A chair can also be placed to sit and read, using the platform as reading table. |
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Powder room: We all need a powder room at our home and perhaps the space under the staircase is best suited for that if you have tight space at your home. The area under is sufficient to accommodate a water closet and a wash basin. This will also help in giving your house a neater look. |
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