Interiors

That Space Under the Stairs

Laura Medicus Interiors

Here are 8 great ideas to start you thinking about how to use that wedge-shaped space that is either currently crammed with outdoor gear or is enclosed by drywall.  If you’re lucky enough to either not need the extra space, or you have beautiful open stairs, then go ahead and congratulate yourself for being a winner today.

built-in drawers
1. Usable, organizable storage in the form of built-in drawers
pullouts
More Storage in the form of slide-outs
kitchen
2. Kitchen Storage — handy and attractive
books under staircase
3. Bookshelves – These are beautifully finished
Wine
4. Wine Cellar
office nook
5. Office – Fantastic idea – complete with sliding barn door to shut off the mess
nook with shelves
6. Nook – So many fun possibilities!
bedroom
7. Bedroom – creative idea for a small basement
built-in for children
8. Children’s Space – I love this.
Stairs and tv
I sketched this today for a client – we are combining the TV and stairs with storage in an artful, functional and economical way.

“I keep my own personality in a cupboard under the stairs at home so that no one else can see it or nick it.” — Dawn French.

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Published by Laura Medicus Interiors

Laura is a Denver Interior Designer who runs an Interior Design Studio based in sunny Colorado with a strong commitment to livable and interesting interiors. She also runs The Colorado Nest, a Denver blog about Design, Art and Life in the Mountain West and co-hosts the book podcast "The Inside Flap" on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play.

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