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 staircases can be straight, have a p-shaped or l-shaped, this makes them the most simple and convenient for combining with different types of cabinets.
• In the design of spiral staircases, more compact models are most often used, in the form of a curbstone, chest of drawers or shelves for storage.
• For a monolithic and large staircase structure, 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, combined with the design of the interfloor stairwell.

Types of cabinets at the bottom of the stairs

These products have several design options.

Built-in open cupboard

Visually does not clutter up the room, gives it space, gives practicality and well-groomed. This model involves an open arrangement of objects, so it needs constant care and full spinning on shelves and hangers.

In the photo, an open triangular-shaped cabinet under a flight of stairs.

Closet

The compartment design, due to the presence of sliding doors, is a particularly successful option if it is necessary to save space or a limited approach to the stairwell.

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

With drawers

It is an excellent solution for equipping the stairwell, which has a decent depth. Drawers can have a wide variety of shapes and widths.

In the photo, a cabinet with drawers equipped in the stairwell 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 mirrors, shoe baskets and other systems for storing clothes.

Combined Cabinets

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

Shelves under the stairs

Quite an original design option are open shelves under the stairs. They are suitable for accommodating 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

Retractable sections can have both horizontal and vertical designs. Each individual structural element is moved by roller wheels that do not leave any mechanical damage on the floor. Such roomy withdrawable modules involve storing dimensional objects, things, sports equipment or even household appliances for cleaning.

In the photo there is a staircase with a hidden rolling cabinet of white color in the interior of the hallway.

Filling the space under the stairs

The place under the stairs can be arranged using a variety of storage systems, for example, such as:

• For clothes and shoes.
• Bookcase.
• For storing kitchen utensils.
• Household items.
• Decorative elements.

In the photo there is an interior with a bookcase located under a flight of stairs.

Interesting ideas in a private house

A 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 a flight of stairs, there are a variety of storage systems, for example, such as a pantry, a glass showcase with lights for collection bottles of wine, a small library, a dressing room and others.

In the country, the space under the stairs is often occupied by special coasters, 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 stairs, the under-stairwell is made out in sections to accommodate various dishes and other utensils. Such a 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 involves 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 a 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.

Photo cabinets in the interior

The under-stairs space is made out with the help of a cabinet of any kind. It is desirable that this furniture has decorative fittings, decoration and workmanship, combined with a flight of stairs in color and style. Thus, it will be possible to achieve a more integral design, favorably complementing the interior of the entire room.

Quite often in design there are products from mdf, particleboard or wooden models. For the facades of cabinets, sometimes they use decorating with photo printing, sandblasting, matte images, tinted, transparent glass with backlight or mirrored doors, which are especially suitable for arranging a dressing room or corridor.

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

Under a flight of stairs, located in the dining room or living room, a wine bar can perfectly fit in the form of a rack with compartments and bottle racks. For the kitchen space, it is possible to equip a set in this area, and in the hallway to take a place under the stairs with the help of clothes hangers, shelves for shoes or small boxes for gloves, keys and umbrellas.

In the photo, the interior of the living room with an open bookcase under the stairs.

In the nursery, this design provides a storage place for toys, books, clothes and shoes of the child. If there is a more capacious cabinet under the stairs, it is even possible to place a bicycle and various sports equipment in it.

Photo gallery

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