Wardrobe under the stairs: types, filling options, original ideas in a private house

Features of placement under the stairs

There are several main nuances:

• Marching staircase structures can be straight, have a pivoting U-shaped or L-shaped, this makes them the most simple and convenient to combine with various types of cabinets.
• In the design of spiral staircases, more compact models are most often used, in the form of a cabinet, a chest of drawers or shelves for storage.
• For a monolithic and large staircase, it is better to choose less bulky cabinets made in light shades.
• It is desirable that the material, design and color scheme of the storage system be combined with the design of the interfloor staircase.

Types of cabinets at the bottom of the stairs

These products have several design options.

Built-in open wardrobe

Visually does not clutter up the room, gives it spaciousness, makes it practical and well-groomed. This model assumes an open arrangement of objects, so it needs constant care and a complete lock on the shelves and hangers.

The photo shows an open triangular cabinet under the flight of stairs.

Closet

The compartment design, due to the presence of sliding doors, is a particularly good option if you need to save space or a limited approach to the staircase.

The photo shows the interior of the hall with a compartment closet located under the stairs.

With drawers

It is an excellent solution for equipping the understairs space, which is distinguished by a decent depth. Drawers come in a wide variety of shapes and widths.

In the photo there is a wardrobe with drawers equipped in the space under the stairs in the interior.

With hinged doors

Swing-type structures located under the stairs are considered the best option for a spacious room. Similar models with sashes are often equipped in the hallway and equipped with a mirror, shoe baskets and other systems for storing clothes.

Combined wardrobes

These models, with open and closed sections, are a very interesting design solution. Modules with doors provide storage of clothes, and on open shelves, beautiful vases, figurines, flowers and other decor are located. If there is sufficient internal space, a TV is installed in a cabinet niche.

Shelves under the stairs

Quite an original design option is represented by open shelves under the stairs. They are suitable for placing a wide variety of things and are characterized by a simple design, the assembly of which can be done with your own hands.

Roll-out

Pull-out sections can have both horizontal and vertical design. Each individual structural element is moved by roller wheels that do not leave any mechanical damage on the floor covering.Such capacious draw-out modules presuppose the storage of bulky items, things, sports equipment or even household appliances for cleaning.

In the photo there is a staircase with a hidden roll-out wardrobe in white in the interior of the hallway.

Filling the space under the stairs

The space under the stairs can be decorated with a variety of storage systems, for example, such as:

• For clothing and footwear.
• Bookcase.
• For storing kitchen utensils.
• Household items.
• Decorative items.

The photo shows the interior with a bookcase placed under the flight of stairs.

Interesting ideas in a private house

The staircase leading to the second floor in a country cottage can be placed along the wall or in the center of the room, have a straight shape, or have a structure with a certain turn. In the interior of a private house, under the flight of stairs, a wide variety of storage systems are located, for example, such as a pantry, an illuminated glass showcase for collection bottles of wine, a small library, a dressing room and others.

At the dacha, the space under the stairs is often occupied with special stands, a neat cabinet or shelves for jars of jam or other preservation.

In the photo there is a wooden cabinet with hinged doors under the stairs in the interior of the hallway of a private house.

In the case of a sufficient height of the steps, the space under the stairs is decorated with sections for placing various dishes and other utensils. This solution will be especially appropriate for a small kitchen in the house. In the living room under the stairs, they mainly equip a structure that assumes the location of the TV, and also has additional shelves for books, photo frames and other decor.

The photo shows the interior of the kitchen in a country house with a corner staircase equipped with built-in drawers.

Also in this area, it is possible to organize a compact work area or mini-workshop, where, due to the original configuration of the cabinet, the room will acquire a special charm and creative look.

In the photo there is a white wardrobe under a flight of stairs in the interior of a nursery in the attic in a country house.

Photos of cabinets in the interior

The under-ladder space is designed using a cabinet of any kind. It is desirable that this furniture has decorative fittings, finishes and materials of manufacture, combined with a flight of stairs in color and style. In this way, it will be possible to achieve a more solid structure that complements the interior of the entire room in an advantageous way.

Quite often in the design there are products from mdf, chipboard or wooden models. For cabinet facades, decoration is sometimes used with photo printing, sandblasting drawings, matte images, tinted, transparent glass with illumination or mirrored doors, which are especially suitable for arranging a dressing room or a corridor.

In the photo there is a children's room with a staircase equipped with a combined wooden wardrobe.

A wine bar, in the form of a rack with compartments and shelves for bottles, can perfectly fit under the staircase located in the dining room or living room. For the kitchen space, it is possible to equip a headset in this area, and in the hallway take a place under the steps with a clothes hanger, shoe racks or small glove boxes, keys and umbrellas.

The photo shows the interior of the living room with an open bookcase under the stairs.

In the nursery, this structure provides storage space for the child's toys, books, clothes and shoes. If there is a more spacious closet under the stairs, it is even possible to place a bicycle and various sports equipment in it.

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The cabinet under the stairs will not only free up and properly organize the space, but will also represent a real highlight of the interior and the visual center of the entire room, which will undoubtedly attract attention.