There is a constant lack of storage space. At the same time, in any home there is a small free space that can be used to equip a built-in wardrobe or a spacious shelving unit.

This time we will focus on the rational use of the empty space under the stairs. What cabinet options can be placed under the stairs, and is it realistic to install built-in furniture yourself? Let's try to figure it out.

Rational use of space under the stairs

Owners of small private houses sometimes face the problem of staircase placement, looking for the most convenient and compact installation options. After all, marching stairs are often located in the hallway, where, in addition to the entrance door, there are two or three more doors from other rooms of the house.

To make up for the missing storage space, some craftsmen try to somehow use and use the empty space under the stairs.

If space allows, then you can build a room under the stairs. This can be a place to relax (a corner sofa), a children's corner, a study or a kitchenette.

There are a lot of ideas for arranging the understairs space. It all depends on the imagination, the wishes of the owners of the house and the size of the premises. If desired, you can organize under the stairs: a wine cellar, a flower greenhouse, place a fireplace, an aquarium, a chest of drawers, an artificial reservoir, equip a minibar or install a piano.

Among all the options for the rational use of the space under the stairs, the most common and practical is the arrangement of the closet in the house under the stairs. The improvised wardrobe turns out to be quite roomy, because its depth will be equal to the width of the flight of stairs. Here you can organize a dressing room, make a storage room for off-season items, arrange open hallway or a closet for storing small folding furniture, sledges, skis, children's bicycles or blanks for the winter.

It should be noted that the interior of the house with the advent of the built-in wardrobe under the flight staircase becomes supplemented and more harmonious. In order for the cabinet to be useful and appropriate general view rooms, it is necessary to choose the optimal type of built-in structure - this will allow you to effectively exploit free square meters.

Understairs Built-in Wardrobes Options

Sliding wardrobe - maximum space saving

The sliding wardrobe under the stairs will look harmonious against the background of any interior. Diversity exterior decoration furniture (mirrored doors, photo printing or original, exquisite painting on the wardrobe) allows you to design and practically equip an entrance hall, nursery, living room or bedroom.

The built-in wardrobe is especially recommended for use in small spaces- they will save space required to open swing doors. In addition, such a cabinet is very spacious and uses the entire space under the stairs (mezzanine shelves can be installed).

Usually, the sliding wardrobe under the stairs is combined with other types of cabinets, since the movement of sliding doors along the slats can be limited by the slope of the stairs.

Wardrobe with hinged doors - the optimal solution for the hallway

If the staircase is near the front door, then interesting option use of the space under it, there will be an arrangement of the hallway. It is better to make a wardrobe with hinged doors, and the structure itself can have scattered elements or act as a solid composition.

It is not necessary to occupy all the space under the stairs under the wardrobe for the hallway. It is better for them to take a small part (on the bottom of the stairs) so that not only adults, but also children can reach the shelves.

Wardrobe sections should be equipped with hangers, hooks, and a shelf for storing hats and scarves. Near the closet, it will be appropriate to look comfortable soft ottoman, stands for slippers, umbrellas and a housekeeper. It is imperative to provide a spacious section with shelves for seasonal and off-season shoes.

The rest under the stairs can be used as a storage room (you can do without installing shelves) for a vacuum cleaner, mops, buckets, children's outdoor toys and various household equipment.

Open shelving - practical decoration for the back of the steps

Original design solution arrangement of open shelves is capable of “playing up” the space under the stairs, hide the back side of the steps and add functionally useful space.

In addition, this type of cabinet under the stairs with your own hands is much easier to make than other options for built-in furniture. It is enough to mount a set of homemade shelves to get an interesting, practical and decorative element interior.

Open shelving is perfect for small houses. Of course, storing clothes and shoes on such shelves will be inconvenient, but souvenirs and favorite photographs will add coziness, warmth and originality to the atmosphere at home.

You can equip your home library under the stairs. Shelves, racks in open closet must duplicate the step of the steps and go in parallel with them. An unusual effect can be achieved by performing steps and shelves in one colors... However, if you want to focus on the built-in furniture, the cabinet shelves can be painted in a color contrasting with the steps.

Next to such a staircase, you can put a cozy reading chair or a guest sofa. If space allows - equip working area with a table and a computer.

An open rack with small shelves can be used to store wines. This approach will especially appeal to gourmets and connoisseurs of the "drink of the Gods".

Pull-out wardrobe and its varieties

Construction from drawers suitable for storing documents, tools and other not too bulky things. This applies to drawers of the horizontal (chest of drawers) type.

Due to roller guiding mechanisms, the use of boxes is very convenient and comfortable. Drawers like these do not make the interior of the room heavy.

For arranging the space under non-dimensional staircases, sliding cabinets (two or three along the length of the stairs) of the vertical type can be made, that is, they are not divided into separate boxes.

Such a cabinet "leaves" on special wheels that do not scratch the floor surface and are practically noiseless. If necessary, the drawer can be moved to another location. Such a cabinet is convenient to use if there is an exit to the closet or other utility room under the stairs, which is rarely used.

Items in vertical-type drawers are usually placed on hangers or in boxes - this is necessary so that the contents of the cabinet do not fall out when it is moved.

The versatility of the combination cupboards under the stairs

You can make a cabinet under the stairs of the combined type - this is the most convenient and functional option... Clothes, shoes, tools can be placed in the closed part of the cabinet, and decorative figurines, fresh flowers and photographs can be displayed on open shelves.

In addition to its practicality, the combined wardrobe also has a decorative function. The combination of various textures and structural elements makes the wardrobe a universal element of decor in any room. In the decoration of the closed part of the cabinet, you can use stained glass windows, mirrors, colored films. Open cabinet racks add lightness to the structure and visually expand the space.

Tips for arranging and completing a cabinet under the stairs

When starting to solve the main question "How to make a wardrobe under the stairs?"

DIY installation of a built-in cabinet under the stairs

Preparatory stage (plan-diagram of the future cabinet, necessary tools, interior decoration)

The first step is to decide on the type of cabinet, prepare a schematic diagram of the planned built-in cabinet, calculate all dimensions (depth, width of the cabinet, the number and dimensions of internal shelves, partitions and doors). All possible dimensions must be indicated on the drawing.

The set and "filling" of the cabinet will be determined by the size of the space under the stairs, the need to store certain things (clothes, books, tools, etc.), and of course, by the designer's imagination.

After development detailed diagram you need to prepare all the necessary materials and tools:

• material for interior decoration (chipboard, paint);
• fronts of boxes or doors;
• grinder, drill, hacksaw, screwdriver;
• roulette;
• bars with a cross section of 5 * 5 cm;
• self-tapping screws;
• accessories (awnings, handles, hooks).

Before you build in the wardrobe, you need to prepare the space under the stairs:

1. The space under the stairs must be freed of unnecessary items. It may be necessary to dismantle partitions.
2. Decorate the wall under the stairs. To do this, you can use: drywall, lining, wallpaper or painting.

After the preliminary work has been completed, you can proceed directly to the installation of the cabinet.

Installation sequence of the built-in cabinet

Installation of the under-ladder cabinet is carried out in the following sequence:

At self-installation better use swing doors- they are the easiest to install. Installation sliding systems better to entrust to professionals

The final stage of installation (external finishing)

After finishing the installation work, you can experiment with the decorative finish of the built-in wardrobe. From the inside, the walls of the shelves and the cabinet can be painted in one color or pasted over with a self-adhesive film imitating natural wood.

The color scheme must be selected in accordance with the interior of the room. Traditional white is a classic option, but if there are children in the house, then it is better to choose a less branded color for the cabinet.

Staircase with drawers can be decorated with handles to complement the style of the surrounding furniture. It would be good to supplement the place near the cabinet with suitable accessories: a hanging mirror, flowerpots, comfortable ottoman or a small chair.

The empty space under the stairs can be quickly and inexpensively turned into a neat, comfortable and spacious wardrobe in which you can place a variety of things. You can create such a cabinet with your own hands, but at difficult stages of installation, you should not refuse the help of professionals.

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Do-it-yourself wardrobe under the stairs in a private house: types and options

Rational use of space under the stairs is one of the most common problems for owners of private houses with 2 or more floors. Arranging a cabinet in this niche is considered the best solution. Let's take it all apart existing species staircase cabinets and find out how convenient they are in a given situation, and home craftsmen will receive valuable advice on assembling such a cabinet with your own hands.

The nuances of placement

As soon as the people are not trying to beat the empty space under the stairs. They put aquariums here, try to "shove" a single bed, install computer desk and even equip a working minibar.

But in most houses the stairs are in the corridor and, as practice has shown, the installation of the cabinet is the most worthy option. Indeed, according to the standards, the width of the narrow staircase is 800 mm. While the large cabinet (from the serial models) has a depth of 650 mm.

So it turns out that you are not only closing an ownerless niche, but also getting a luxurious and very spacious wardrobe. We will talk about the types of designs a little later, and now a few words about the options for filling.

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	Classic wardrobe ladder. The hallway is considered one of the most common options. Depending on the size and configuration of the span, hinged or sliding doors, as well as drawers are installed here. You can do without doors, but this is not for everybody. With such a depth, all actively used outerwear and shoes fit into this wardrobe.
	Pantry. In such a pantry, shelves for preservation fit perfectly, ironing board, a vacuum cleaner, a baby carriage, a bicycle and other necessary, but not very convenient things in storage. By the way - this is one of available options for self-made... It is enough to hang the right amount the simplest shelves and install a facade with swing doors.
	Bookcase. Useful and at the same time beautiful solution... Now there are no design styles that would not fit the shelves of books. Moreover, the books are suitable both for the hallway and for the living room option. This bookcase has interesting feature... In order to put the books, there are enough shelves with a depth of 30 cm, and the rest of the space is easily adapted, for example, for the aforementioned storage room.
	Kitchen Cabinet. Not every two-story summer cottage has impressive dimensions. Installing a cascade of shelves of drawers and other details under the stairs, overnight solves the problem of placing a traditional kitchen corner. From experience, all kitchen utensils in a small country house fit perfectly with a staircase.
	Wine cabinet. This option will suit wine connoisseurs and collectors. Wine cages with bottle cells are installed under the stairs and lighting is installed. There is one flaw in the wine version - it looks beautiful, but collection wines require a constant temperature (which is why they are stored in cellars), and the living room or hallway is not suitable for elite wines.
	Sideboard. Set up exclusively in the living room. This version of the functional load does not carry, its task is to emphasize the style and decorate the room.

Types and features

Competent filling is important, but it directly depends on the angle of inclination, size, height and location flight of stairs... Accordingly, each of the above options has its own Constructive decisions, they will be discussed further.

Wardrobe under the stairs with hinged doors

Swing doors are deservedly considered classics. If you want to close the contents of the niche from prying eyes and at the same time not spend much money, then this is your option. Such facades are good for decorating a hallway.

If there is not a lot of space, then you should not make too wide swing doors, a maximum of 50 cm. The cheapest option for hanging are piano hinges, but I recommend taking ordinary furniture hinges. Firstly, they are easier and faster to mount, and secondly, they have a fine-tuning function.

In sections with higher doors, rods or hooks for outerwear are mounted. The lower sector is traditionally given for shoes, and small cells under the first steps are either equipped with boxes for small things, or an empty niche is left there, for example, for a vacuum cleaner.

It is inconvenient to install a sliding wardrobe under the stairs. Asymmetrical truncated doors move only in one direction, and the outermost sector generally remains a dead zone. It is possible to resolve the issue, but only professionals can do this and such a design is expensive.

Open shelving under the stairs

Open shelving is considered simple and in an accessible way arrangement of the under-ladder space. The manufacture of such structures does not cause difficulties even for an amateur, because in essence, here you only need to knock down the simplest shelves and "tie" them to the span.

Those who decide to mount such an option at home should take into account a couple of nuances:

1. Both horizontal and vertical segments of the structure should be an extension of the step line. Otherwise, the cell will not fit into the general ensemble and will become an alien blotch;
2. The maximum depth of a small open shelf is 30 - 40 cm, with back side it is advisable to cover such shelves with some kind of shield. Small cells of the rack should not go into a dark void. If you do not want to mount the back panel, then the cells need to be made voluminous.

Modular vertical types

Modular furniture is a simple, but in this case, not the best solution. The very concept of modular cabinets implies structures assembled from ready-made modules.

There is no problem in cabinets and shelves, just buy and install, but you will have to try hard to adapt serial products to an individual staircase.

Although this solution is suitable as filling for a cabinet with a solid front. Buy a modular shelving unit and hide it behind hinged or sliding doors, so you don’t have to bother with the construction of shelves inside.

Retractable types

The use of pull-out or roll-out sections is considered perhaps the most rational and effective use of the under-ladder space. After all, the niche is divided into separate cells, and often different sizes... For each such box, a good hostess will definitely find some things.

• With boxes, everything is simple, people have long been accustomed to them. You need to decide how many boxes you need and what the dimensions of these boxes are. But the problem is that the many boxes do not always match the design concept of the room;

• Withdrawable modules are considered more advanced and convenient solution... Here the space is divided into sections and each of these sections rolls out from under the stairs. That is, you have full access to the whole segment. The design is convenient, but difficult to arrange, plus you need good fittings.

Combined cabinet under the stairs

If you need everything at once, that is, beauty, originality and high functionality, then you should pay attention to the combined cabinets. One such cabinet can partially include all those structures that have been described before. For example, a layout like this works well:

• The tallest and most comfortable furniture segments go under the wardrobe. It is covered with hinged or sliding doors of the compartment, by the way, you can also mount a mirror here;
• The central sector - from eye level to waist level is made open. It is decorated with books, figurines, dishes, in general, any decorative items, up to the TV;
• On the lower tier, shelves with doors or roll-out systems are mounted.

Materials, equipment, arrangement

Creation exclusive furniture, which includes cabinets under flights of stairs, begins with the choice of material. First you need to choose what the main supporting structures will be made of, here we have 4 options:

1. Wood - the easiest way for a novice craftsman to assemble is a wooden frame. In such structures, a bar of 50x50 or 40x40 mm is enough for bearing racks, you should not take less. Intermediate sectors are assembled from a 30x30 mm bar. On the shelves and partitions there is a planed board with a thickness of 20 mm;

1. Chipboard - laminated particle boards are considered the most common option. They are easy to cut, but I do not recommend doing it myself. It is easier to order cutting and lamination of ends in a furniture workshop according to your size, and it is better to take the material from them, it will be cheaper;
2. MDF - these boards are more expensive than chipboard, but they are considered environmentally friendly, and chipboard contains formaldehydes. The thickness of both MDF and laminated chipboard is in the range of 16 - 21 mm;

1. Drywall - for self assembly drywall is suitable, but you will have to tinker with such a cabinet pretty much. First, you will need to assemble a frame from a wooden bar or metal profiles. Then sheathe it with gypsum board. And at the finish all this will have to be putty, sanded and painted, so think about it.

How to make a wardrobe under the stairs with your own hands

For self-production, wood and chipboard are suitable for us, but it is not realistic to make a beautiful and durable wooden cabinet for a beginner, so I recommend using plate material.

Preparatory work

To assemble any design, a drawing is required, but only a professional can draw it correctly, so in this case, a sketch is enough. When compiling it, you should not rely on memory or ingenuity, measure, draw and indicate on paper absolutely all sizes, even the smallest ones.

As for the docking fittings, it is easier for a beginner to work with metal corners, they are fixed with self-tapping screws. Confirmates are used to assemble a cabinet from chipboard or MDF.

Cabinet installation

If we proceed from the fact that chipboard slabs we have already been cut, then further we will only have the assembly. We will build the cabinet rigidly, that is, fix it to the floor, walls and the staircase itself.

• All are installed first vertical posts... First, according to the sketch, you make markings on the inclined canvas of the staircase, after which you take a plumb line and mark the points of attachment of the sheets to the floor along it;

• The inner frame is not visible, so it is easier to attach the sheets to metal corners. At the bottom, you will not have any problems, but from above, the corners will have to be bent to the desired angle, because our staircase is inclined;
• Now vertical sheets are marked with horizontal shelves. If you want everything to be perfect, then according to the markings for each shelf, drill a number of holes with a confirmatory drill and screw the shelves onto the confirmations. Although under the closed facade it is more reasonable to attach the shelves to the corners;

• To mount doors on furniture hinges, you need a fortsner drill. There are paper templates for each model of furniture hinges. Using this template, mark the point of insertion of the hinge on the doors, after which you make a recess with a fortsner drill and fasten the hinges;
• Then it remains only to fasten the doors with self-tapping screws to the uprights.

Decorative finishing

• The decorative finish of the cabinet depends on the material chosen for the facade. This is how wooden facades are varnished or painted. The second option is simpler, but it is suitable only if the color of the paint resonates with the general entourage;

When finishing wooden facade impregnation with natural oil or wax is considered the latest fashion, but when choosing this method, keep in mind that the coating will have to be renewed every couple of years.

• Laminated doors do not require any additional decor, the laminate is considered to be a strong, reliable and durable coating;

• But glass facades are leading in popularity ratings. Transparent glass is rarely used, the palm is divided by a mirror and matte patterns with sandblasting;
• There is also tinted glass and a polymer film with patterns. For do-it-yourself decor, they are the best fit, because such beauty settles in within an hour, and lasts for years.

If the house is sorely lacking free space, then it is necessary to rationally use every corner, every meter and space under the stairs is no exception.

Very often, homeowners simply neglect this area, sealing it up tightly, and it is completely in vain: a little imagination, time and building materials and the space under the stairs will not only allow you to effectively use the precious area, but also become a kind original decision in the interior.

How to use the space under the stairs - arranging a niche

Arranging the space under the stairs requires careful design. The following points must be taken into account:

• the size of the stairs. Sometimes you can equip an entire office under it, and sometimes you have to be limited only to some small piece of furniture;
• design features: shape, the presence of risers;
• location. If it is located, for example, in the hallway, then the area under the stairs should be used as a dressing room, if in the living room - as a library;
• availability of utilities. If you plan to place a mini-toilet under the stairs, then water supply and sewerage pipes should be connected here. You also need to take care of the lighting;
• the use of the space under the stairs requires compliance with safety measures, taking into account the number and age of residents, the need for certain rooms and functional areas. Do not forget that the design of the space under the stairs must harmoniously fit into the atmosphere of the entire room.

The room under the stairs - photo of the rooms

V country house or in the country, the under-staircase space can be equipped as a full-fledged room. The room under the stairs, although it has a small area, can become very useful with the rational use of the area.

Kitchen under the stairs - interior photos

A ladder in the kitchen is not common, but it also happens, especially if it comes about a room decorated in a loft style, that is, a studio apartment. In this case, it is advisable to use the area as efficiently as possible. To do this, you can place some of the equipment in a niche under the stairs. Thus, the entire structure ceases to look like a foreign body in the interior.

Kitchens under the stairs, as a rule, consist of a sink, cabinets and shelves for every little thing, sometimes you can see in this area gas water heater or boiler. Find suitable furniture it will be quite difficult, so you will either have to do it yourself or to order.

The kitchen under the stairs has its own nuances associated with the inclined form of the march. Consider whether you will be banging your head against the steps while washing the dishes. Plan in advance the supply of communications to the under-staircase area.

It is also important to take into account the fact that hot steam rising from the sink will not have the most beneficial effect on the condition of the stairs (especially wooden ones). Therefore, you should take care of good vapor and moisture insulation, as well as provide this area with good ventilation.

The drawing shows a kitchen under the stairs, consisting of a sink and cabinets.

If another place was found for the sink and kitchen cabinets, then any Appliances... The refrigerator will fit perfectly, for which you will assign the highest place. And next to it, where there is a little less space, you can put dishwasher or small table with a microwave oven. If the bathroom is cramped, a washing machine can also be placed under the stairs.

Toilet under the stairs in the house or in the country - photo of the bathroom

Usually, there is enough space under a flight of stairs of 8 or 10 steps in order to install a toilet and a washstand. The toilet under the stairs, located on the lower floors of the house, will come in handy if you have guests. And in the country, he may well pass for the main bathroom.

Arrangement toilet room starts with enclosing the space with walls. A bathroom under the stairs is located on the square:

• minimum height 1 meter;
• maximum height 2, 6 meters;
• the length of the room is 2.3 meters;
• the width of the room is 1.2 meters.

If space permits, a small bathroom can be equipped under the stairs. In this case, it is better to use a small-sized bath or replace it with a shower stall.

When arranging this room, take into account its specifics: changes in humidity and temperature. The understairs finishing should be such as to protect the stairs from dampness and water. When equipping a bathroom, be sure to take care of the presence of ventilation, good steam and heat insulation and compliance with all safety requirements.

It is also important to consider that the bathroom will most likely be small and cramped. Therefore, when designing it, it is better to use bright hues, avoiding the dark border around the perimeter, which visually reduces the room. It is also worth giving up using facing tiles large sizes. Mirrors and shiny surfaces... It is better to replace the point light source with several fixtures installed around the perimeter of the ceiling.

Hallway under the stairs - functional interior photo

If the staircase is located in the hallway, you need to carefully plan the room. Some of the furniture can be placed under a flight of stairs, for example, set up a small sofa or bench, sitting down on which it is convenient to take off your shoes.

If there is enough space, a coffee table and an armchair or mirror with a wooden nightstand for bags and things that must be taken with you when leaving the house can be placed under the stairs.

How to make a storage room under the stairs - pantry photos

A small closet under the stairs is ideal for storing household items. If there are animals in the house, it is in the pantry room that you can place everything you need for your pet. For every little thing, install shelves, fixing them not only on the walls, but also on back side lifting. If the pantry does not look very aesthetically pleasing, then you can fence it off by installing a door under the stairs.

There should be no heating pipes or radiators in the under-stair area. Gotta support room temperature and humidity. The understairs pantry is ideal for storing items that need a “dark and dry place”.

Wardrobe under the stairs - dressing room design photo

A walk-in closet under the stairs will save the hallway from the clutter of wardrobes with outerwear and shoes and save space. With a well-chosen project, it is possible to create a very interesting design.

The figure shows a variant of arranging a dressing room with a height of more than 2 meters. In cupboards (6) and mezzanines (12) it is possible to store shoes and small items. For storage outerwear the cabinet (10) is intended.

A wardrobe under the stairs is ideal for storing things that are rarely used and require careful storage, such as fur coats.

If the hallway is small, then you should not make a closed room, otherwise, use mirrored doors to visually expand the space. So, the dressing room under the stairs will not look massive, and the mirror will definitely come in handy in the hallway.

Cellar under the stairs with a bar

If the house does not have a real cellar, then a niche under the stairs is suitable for this. At the same time, at the very bottom of the span there is a place for a wine cabinet, and the higher one can be used to install a bar counter and a pair of chairs. With this design of the space, you get not only a cellar, but also a bar under the stairs.

To store alcoholic beverages, racks with cells are installed, each of which holds a bottle.

When equipping a wine cellar, it should be remembered that if the staircase is in the house, then a full-fledged storage suitable for aging and long-term storage of wine will not work, because it is impossible to comply with strict requirements for temperature regime and lighting.

A real wine cellar can only be made in the basement. It is here that the air temperature ranges from 8 to 14 degrees, the humidity is slightly overestimated and there is no light, that is, there are all conditions for storing wines.

A closet under the stairs - a secluded corner in the house

Everyone in the house has a bunch of unnecessary things that are a pity to throw away. The closet under the stairs is exactly the place where such household items can be stored.

When arranging a closet a good decision there will be the use of pull-out sections, which will make it easier to find the necessary things in tight spaces.

Place a vacuum cleaner, children's bike, skis, sledges in the closet, and these items will not clutter up your home. It is better to make the door inconspicuous, merging with the partition.

If the area of ​​the closet is large enough, then you can make a living space from it. The cozy closet under the stairs will appeal to children and will go for sleeping place for guests.

An office under the stairs or a home office - photo of a workspace

If you want to equip every meter of your home with maximum benefit, then a small study can be placed in the space under the stairs. Depending on the design and dimensions of the flight of stairs, it can be either a writing table with a couple of shelves, or a full-fledged room with all the accompanying attributes. The photo shows how you can equip a home office under the stairs.

As a rule, the drawback of the office under the stairs is an acute lack of light, therefore, when decorating a workspace, it is necessary to properly think over the local lighting system.

The work area under the stairs is best arranged folding furniture, many boxes and hanging shelves... This approach will allow you to use every corner.

If you like privacy, then it is worth isolating the office with sliding doors or a static partition. Such a decision is sometimes dictated by the need to hide expensive office equipment or important documents from children's eyes.

If you have an entire home office underneath a flight of stairs, you need a sophisticated storage system. . It can be just shelves attached to the bottom of the stairs, or drawers, cabinets and shelves - it all depends on the area of ​​the room and your imagination.

Library under the stairs - shelves and shelves for books

V modern interior it can be difficult to find a place for books, especially if you like minimalism. In this case, the space under the stairs is perfect for setting up a small home library. Books are placed either on special shelves or in drawers and shelves.

Books installed on shelves under the stairs will complement the interior of any home. Fortunately, the design of the library and its functionality do not conflict with each other: books with beautiful spines add completeness to the interior, making the library look elegant and monumental.

If you also install a neat table with a cozy armchair, then you will get a comfortable reading place under the stairs.

Garage for bicycles or carriages under the stairs

Any family, especially if it has children, has bicycles, strollers, skateboards and other vehicles that take up quite a lot of space. Therefore, the use of the space under the stairs as a mini-garage will be absolutely justified.

This solution works especially well if the staircase is located close to the front door.

Furniture under the stairs - photo of built-in fittings

As a rule, the area under the stairs is equipped with special furniture, made to order or by your own hands. This is due to the specifics of this space.

Wardrobe under the stairs in the house - design and photos of built-in wardrobes

Today it is possible to manufacture cabinets of the most unexpected shapes, which make it possible to make the most of the space under the stairs. This is a sliding wardrobe, pull-out models, and a built-in wardrobe under the stairs.

Doors can be blind, sliding, glass or mirrored. Cabinets under the stairs are installed in all cases when it is necessary to rationally use the free space. Such fittings also perform a purely aesthetic function, decorating the interior.

Installation of drawers allows the most efficient use of the area under the flight of stairs. Their depth is usually equal to the width of the stairs, so they are quite roomy.

Drawers are equipped with special mechanisms that make it easy to remove everything you need from them. it the best option for storing small things.

Shelves under the stairs

With the help of shelves of various configurations under the stairs, you can create an entire storage system. The shelves will not be empty, because there will always be a bunch of little things in the house that have nowhere to put. They can be attached to a wall or to the underside of a flight of stairs.

Bed under the flight of stairs - photo of sleeping places

A bed located under the stairs is a fairly common attribute. country houses... This lounger is very comfortable, you can sit on it with a book or take a nap after lunch.

There are storage boxes under the bed for bedding. Although such a bed is unlikely to be suitable as a permanent bed, it will be able to help you out in the event of guests arriving.

Sofa under the stairs - photo of resting places

A small sofa can become your favorite resting place. A few small pillows, an old blanket and a cozy place are ready.

In the case when the lift is located in the bedroom, which is quite possible in studio apartments, niches under the stairs can be equipped as a sleeping place by placing a transforming sofa there. In this case, it is necessary to choose such a mechanism that will be most convenient in these conditions.

Shelving under the stairs

Shelving - functional furniture allowing the most optimal use of the space under the stairs. At the same time, the entire structure is divided into cells, which allows you to sort things into groups.

The main requirements to be met by shelving designs are spaciousness and functionality. Outwardly, they seem light, airy and do not create a feeling of bulkiness. And this is all that is needed for effective use under-ladder space.

Modern shelving units are equipped with drawers and sliding doors that make them even more functional. To fill the space under the stairs, mobile shelves are especially popular, which, due to their compact size and mobility, can fit in any nook.

What else can you do under the stairs - alternatives

If the owners of the house are not preoccupied with the idea of ​​rational use of every centimeter, but simply want to diversify the interior of their home, then place a TV, flowers, paintings, artificial waterfall, a piano or an aquarium under the stairs is a very good idea.

In living rooms with a rise to the second floor, you can install a fireplace under the stairs. However, it is necessary to adhere to all fire safety rules. Such an interior detail will become stylish decoration at home.

If you decide to place a dollhouse with a real door and window in the understairs space, the child will enthusiastically support this idea. The presence of an additional play area will help eliminate constant quarrels between children.

At the expense of arranging the space under the stairs, you should think in advance, even at the design stage of the house. After all, even installing a TV requires an outlet, not to mention such complex projects as a boiler or a stove under the stairs.

If the living space is too small, then the importance of rational use of every centimeter in the house comes to the fore.

And, of course, the space under the stairs is no exception.

Using the space under the stairs in the house

To start preparing for the arrangement of the under-ladder space, like any serious enterprise, one should start with the layout. To do this, you need to take into account the following nuances:

• dimensions of the flight of stairs. Often its size allows you to equip an entire room, but sometimes it turns out to fill the space with only a small cabinet;
• the subtleties of the structure of the stairs and its shape;
• where the stairs are. If this is a hallway, then most likely you need to use this place as a dressing room, and if the reception area - as a room for relaxation or reading;
• the possibility of conducting communications to the under-ladder section. The reality of these events will allow you to arrange a bathroom or toilet under the stairs;
• rational use of space under the flight of stairs should be accompanied by technical safety and taking into account the number of people living in the house, as well as their age and the real need for potential buildings. Do not overlook the design of the space, because its appearance should correspond to the general interior.

Room under the flight of stairs

An unused space under the flight of stairs can be converted into a full-fledged room.

Even if the area does not allow to do there large room, then the correct approach and design of the space under the stairs will make it possible to arrange there, albeit a small, but cozy and functional room.

Kitchen equipment

If the flight of stairs is in the zone small kitchen, then this is where the answer to the question of how to use the space under the stairs lies. It is worth admitting that such an arrangement of the stairs is a rather rare phenomenon and is most often found in an interior decorated in a loft style.

In this case, the maximum use of the area of ​​the room has an important aspect. Therefore, by moving some equipment under the stairs, you can significantly relieve the small kitchen and make it more spacious.

Perhaps the photos of the space under the stairs, equipped for the kitchen, presented to you, will help you decide on such a crucial step. After all, enterprises of this kind require taking into account many nuances.

It is necessary to take into account the shape and angle of inclination of the march itself, so that, in the future, you will be comfortable using the functional area for its intended purpose.

Do not forget to consider the question of how heat and steam will affect the staircase itself if a stove is placed in this area. What is the situation with the provision of this site with ventilation.

Is it possible to carry out communications there: gas, water pipes and light.

If, nevertheless, you prefer more comfortable spot in the kitchen, then household appliances can be placed on the area under the stairs.

Closed space under the stairs

If the kitchen equipped under the stairs was an open area, then placing a toilet or bathroom there is considered a closed space.

It is worth starting to equip a bathroom under a flight of stairs with the installation of enclosing walls.

Do not forget about the nuances of this use of the room: temperature drops and high humidity. You also need to take care of ensuring good ventilation, steam, heat and sound insulation.

Pantry under the stairs

A pantry for storing various utensils, cans with preservation and other items can be made both open and closed areas under the flight of stairs.

Of course, from the point of view of aesthetics, it is better to enclose this area with partitions and install the door in a place convenient for you. The shelves in the closet can be located along or across the fenced area.

It all depends on the location of the stairs and the possible installation location of the door.

Space under the stairs; hallway decoration ideas

If the hallway has empty space under the flight of stairs, then this is a great opportunity to arrange a dressing room there, equipping it with a clothes hanger and shelves for shoes.

If space permits, then a bench for a convenient process of taking off your shoes will not interfere.

As you can see, you should not ignore the unused area under the flight of stairs and overhaul it.

With a little effort, ingenuity, building materials and the space under the stairs will not only be functional and will add coziness, but will also become a highlight in your home.

Photo of the space under the stairs

Even the owners of private houses, despite large areas strive to use the entire space as efficiently as possible. One of the places that allows you to do this is flight staircase... Rather, not the structure itself, designed to climb to the upper floor, but a rather large area under it. A competent approach will allow you to build a wardrobe under the stairs, which will have enough space to store not only clothes, but also other things.

Features of placing the cabinet under the stairs

Such unusual furniture will provide a number of advantages.

• First of all, it is a rational approach to the use of free space.
• Choice of the most interesting solution, capable of giving the interior uniqueness and completeness.
• This will make it easier to maintain order.

If speak about weaknesses such a decision, then the following applies to them:

• a serious approach to drawing up a project, if you do not feel sufficient skill in yourself, it is better to turn to professionals;
• non-standard geometry of the space increases the complexity of installation;
• the construction of the stairs should not suffer from such a neighborhood.

The idea of ​​arranging a space under the stairs can be peeped on the Internet, adapting it to the characteristics of the room and the planned purpose. The closet under the stairs can become a storage place for clothes, books, household items, wine stocks, etc. You can even equip a corner in which several lockers, a sofa and a table can easily fit. Sometimes you just need to isolate yourself from everyone, work or relax alone.

Since the sizes and shapes of stairs are very different, ready-made models for installation simply do not exist, moreover, parts of cabinet furniture will reduce the usable area. It is best to build a cabinet into the resulting niche, using the walls, the floor and the part located under the steps in the form of the main structural elements.

Types of designs for built-in cabinets under the stairs

If desired, several approaches can be used simultaneously to create a built-in cabinet in order to obtain the most optimal and non-trivial solution.

The load-bearing elements of the built-in furniture will be the walls, a section of the staircase and the floor. A so-called false frame is sufficient to secure the sashes. It is a frame made around the perimeter, 10 cm wide. For production, laminated chipboard is used. Guides are mounted on the lower and upper elements. Side strips serve as bumpers for sliding doors. This approach will help to hide slight irregularities and give the facade a finished look.

If plasterboard cladding is performed, you will first need to make a frame from metal profiles or wooden bars. Shelves and a door system are subsequently attached to it.

The materials used are:

• wood, not only a frame is made of it, but also boxes, doors, shelves;
• Particleboard and MDF are more affordable and can serve as an alternative to expensive natural wood;
• the main purpose of the metal - fasteners, fittings, frame structure, guides, elements for organizing a storage system;
• glass, mirrors, plastic, bamboo, rattan, leather are used to decorate the facade.

Internal filling of the cabinet built under the stairs

It is important to decide in advance what exactly the cabinet under the stairs will be used for. This approach will help you more accurately determine the internal content.

If the furniture is intended to store clothes, the following items will be required:

• a bar (one or more) for hangers;
• shelves;
• pull-out baskets or drawers;
• inclined shoe racks;
• trouser;
• device for storing scarves, ties, belts;
• shallow drawer with compartments where you can quickly find small items.

Several rows of shelves provide storage for books. Back wall with a mirror and lighting will present any collection in all its glory. A similar design is appropriate for a rack with beautiful dishes.

It is convenient to put your homemade products on the shelves in a closed cabinet.

The makeshift wine cellar consists of shelves divided into sections sized to hold a standard bottle.

Types and arrangement of facades of built-in wardrobes

Particular attention should be paid to the facade. It is he who will be responsible for the design style. For these purposes, all types of materials used in the manufacture of furniture are used.

The budget option in the form of laminated chipboard is not highly reliable, it would be preferable to stay on MDF.

Natural wood, of course, has a lot of advantages, the only drawback is the high price.

Good opportunities are provided by the use of glass. Matte canvases are adorned with whimsical images and patterns made using sandblasting technique. Stained glass inserts will give the facade a luxurious look. The application of colored varnish from a wide palette of shades will allow you to choose the tone that is most suitable for the rest of the interior items.

Mirrors add light and volume, visually expand the boundaries of the room. And also such a surface will play the role of a kind of pier glass, which, undoubtedly, will be appreciated by the whole female part families.

High-quality plastic requires minimal maintenance, has a wide range of colors and textures, weighs little and is affordable.

Natural materials (rattan, bamboo) will bring ethnic notes to the design of the room, add warmth and comfort. They look simple and elegant at the same time.

You can also decorate the facade using photo printing, cover it with leather.

Another unusual method involves a combination of natural and artificial materials... The elements of natural origin that you like are placed between the two acrylic panels: shells, leaves, grass, bamboo, etc.

An interesting solution is to make the facade not from a single sheet, but to make a separate door for each section. This approach is used in the case of internal filling from drawers. It should be borne in mind that in material terms, the design will cost more, but this will allow you to get quick access to the content.

Other facade options include combinations different materials... The plots can be in the form of different geometric shapes.

Also, the facade can be straight or radius. The combination of the convex and concave portions creates a wave effect.

What mechanism for opening the facades to choose for the cabinet under the stairs

For built-in wardrobes, different systems door opening.

Swing structures are considered the simplest and most reliable. Door leaves attached to the frame with hinges. The advantages of this type include:

• ease of use;
• lack of noise during operation;
• full accessibility to the interior space;
• reasonable price.

Modern models can be equipped with door closers and hinges for better performance.

The only weak point is the need for free space in front of the cabinet. If the room is not very large, then you should choose another option.

Sliding doors move along guides within the cabinet, and do not need additional space. The movement takes place thanks to a roller system.

Such doors look very impressive and can decorate any interior.

It is worth considering that their service life depends on the material of the guides. Aluminum rails will last up to 25 years, but steel rails can fail much earlier.

The device of sliding doors is rather complicated, which is reflected in their cost.

Quite often their work is accompanied by noise.

The view of the interior is cut in half, as one part of the cabinet is always left behind the sash.

The useful volume of furniture is reduced due to the installation of a sliding system.

The cargo system is a series of 2-3 pull-out sections that follow the geometry of the space under the stairs. By their design, they are similar to racks, the movement of which is provided by rollers. The highest unit can be equipped with a bar to hang clothes on hangers.

Folding doors take an intermediate position. The canvas consists of several parts, held together by loops. During opening, they are folded like a book or an accordion, and displaced to the walls of the cabinet. The movement takes place along the guide located in the upper part. Currently there are 2-rail models. This technique allows you to increase the stability of the door leaf.

Folding doors are usually lightweight, do not obstruct access to things located in any part of the cabinet, and also take up little space.

DIY cabinet under the stairs

Before making a closet under the stairs in the house, it is necessary to carry out the appropriate work. After the question of the purpose of the furniture has been resolved, they proceed to the preparatory stage.

What you need to know to mount the cabinet

Actions begin with the execution of the drawing. The necessary measurements (depth, height and width) will help with this. It is important to think over the filling of the product to the smallest detail: the number, dimensions and location of shelves, boxes, partitions, etc. The dimensions of the structure are determined by the space under the stairs. Carefully study the condition of the surfaces, and make corrections for curvature. Measurements of width, height and depth are taken at several points. For a built-in cabinet, it is customary to take the maximum values.

Professionals advise to indent from the bottom step by about 60 cm, since this area will not give large space for storage, and it will be inconvenient to use it. It is more appropriate to plan a partition in this place.

When determining the dimensions of the shelves, it is necessary to take into account the thickness of the material from which they will be made. Recommended maximum length is 60 cm, if this value is exceeded, sagging occurs. For a bookcase, the shelves should be even shorter due to the heavy load.

The location of the sliding sections is determined by the width of the doors, otherwise it will be problematic to use them.

The method of opening the flaps is also chosen. It is better for a novice master to stop at the very simple version- swing doors.

It is much easier to calculate according to the detailed drawing. necessary materials, accessories, fasteners. To the received quantity it is worth adding a stock in case of unforeseen situations.

If you plan to make a closet under the stairs with your own hands, tools are prepared in advance. For work you may need:

• grinder with a set of discs;
• hammer;
• jigsaw;
• screwdriver;
• electric drill;
• tape measure and pencil.

Stages of mounting the cabinet under the stairs

Before proceeding with the installation, the material is cut. If in doubt that you will do this work carefully, it is worth contacting a furniture workshop.

Assembling the frame

They start with the manufacture of the frame. It is made of wood or a metal profile, reinforced wooden blocks... Each post is attached to the surface at a 90 ° angle. Holes are drilled in the wall and floor, dowels are driven in, the structure is fixed with thin and long screws. Be sure to leave a small backlash in order to finally align the structure after connecting all the parts. Check it again and only then fix it. Sheathing is carried out with plasterboard, and the canvases are fixed with self-tapping screws. The resulting ends are closed with an aluminum corner. This technique will protect the material from destruction and add additional rigidity.

Installation of internal filling

The next stage involves the installation of partitions according to the preliminary marking. To install the shelves, you will need 2 bars for each unit. If they are attached directly to the wall surface, then Euro screws are used, and they are fixed on the frame with self-tapping screws. Stationary shelves are fastened to the supports.

The bar is inserted into the prepared recesses and securely fixed.

They try to keep all the details in the same style. To do this, they can be painted or pasted over. special film... It is better to choose light shades so that the space does not look very gloomy.

Installation of built-in wardrobe doors (swing mechanism)

The most difficult stage is hanging the doors. It begins with the installation of the door frame. Its parts are attached to the frame with self-tapping screws. On door frame hinges are installed, and the sashes are screwed to them. For these purposes, an invoice type of fittings is used. With its help, you can eliminate small distortions that arise over time.

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