7 Ways To Make The Most Of The Hidden Space Under Your Stairs

Colour Palette: Choosing the colour scheme would depend on your preference, but there are essentially two traditional routes you could opt for, one, you choose to make this area stand out and select contrasting colours, or two, you go for a colour scheme that complements the rest of your home. We'd suggest going for the latter, neutral tones like whites, grey, or natural wood can provide a timeless and versatile backdrop.

Lighting: Since this will be a small space, see your lighting needs. Consider installing LED strip lights or a stylish pendant light to illuminate the space and create a welcoming ambience, especially if your staircase is near the foyer of your home.

Materials: It's always important to opt for high-quality materials that match your overall decor. Wood, glass, and metal elements can elevate the aesthetics of your under stairs design.

If you have a spacious enough area, then creating a workstation under your stairs is a good idea. You can consider adding a type of study table suitable to your space, we think a simple writing desk would be apt as it's simple without too many components. This modern under stairs idea is apt for living room.

Bibliophiles like ourselves can consider adding a good-sized bookshelf under their staircase. This essentially becomes your mini library. Since this would have to be customised, we'd suggest spending time deciding the different size shelves you want to add to add some visual appeal to it as well.

If you've always wanted to create a cosy corner but just weren't able to dedicate a corner to it then you can do that under your stairs. Install a comfortable chair or small bench, add some soft cushions, good lighting, and you're done!

If you're a fan of displaying your prized possessions, consider installing a display units. For a minimal look and modern under-stairs storage, you can add floating shelves with hidden brackets You can showcase your decorative items or even create a curated gallery wall. The under-stairs area can serve as an artistic focal point in your home.

Another under stairs design idea to maximise storage is to incorporate drawers into the area. This is by far one of the most creative ways to store daily items like shoes without having to add a shoe cabinet that takes extra space.

Apart from drawers, another under-stairs storage idea is to add cabinets. You can store all your coats in one, or choose to hide day-to-day cleaning supplies in this corner—the options are endless. You'll have different size cabinets as the space with each step increases, giving you enough space for knick-knacks as well as bigger items.

A very clever idea for pet parents is to convert this space into a mini home or playhouse for their pets. We saw this idea long ago on Instagram from the creator @aguyandagoldenn and instantly fell in love. It's a space for the pet parent and their child to hang out. You can choose to decorate it with their favourite toys, add a cosy bed for your pet to relax in, and store all their pet supplies in one place. 

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