Under stairs storage ideas can be difficult to nail down, not least because this slanted space is so awkward. Its limited head height and inability accommodate standard-sized furniture often means that it remains neglected and under-used. But it doesn’t need to be.
Perhaps you have an under stairs area that has zero storage. Or a space with badly-designed storage that just ends up cluttered and untidy. However, re-thinking your under stairs space could ensure that the entire ground floor becomes neater and more organised.
From bespoke built-ins or flat-pack options, to off-the-peg furniture and DIY shelving, our round-up of clever and affordable staircase ideas incorporating storage will soon have you sorted.
Under stairs storage ideas
1. Set up a colourful family storage hub
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Make good use of an open under stair area by creating a wall of storage. Cover the back section of wall with pegboard panelling and paint a cheery shade. Then add a row of peg rail for hanging coats and jackets, slotting in a few single hooks here and there for keys or dog leads.
Give little ones somewhere to sit when they’re taking off shoes by slotting in a longline bench – tuck a few baskets underneath labelled up for different family members so they can chuck bits and bobs in.
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