Storage: Under Stair Solutions

November 13th, 2008

From Janet & Julie:

Here’s a roundup of clever ideas for the underused space under a stairway.

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Above: Wood storage from London-based Michaelis Boyd Associates.

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Above: Architect Jerome Buttrick of Buttrick Wong Architects created a sleek bar in this Palo Alto house.

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Above: Vertical shelves provide extra storage opportunities for unwieldy items like oversize books and framed prints.

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Above: London-based Domane interior design group tucked appliances under the staircase in this flat.

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Above: Stockholm architects Sandell Sandberg built a trio of geometrically precise closets under this stairway.

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Above: A salvaged door adds character to this all-white space spotted on Marie Claire Maison.

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Above: Storage opportunities abound under this stairway from Splyce.

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Above: A bank of Shaker-inspired drawers from Flickr.

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Above: Open and closed storage, via Lake Flato Architects.

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Entry Filed under: STORAGE

3 Comments Add your own

  • 1. kl  |  November 13th, 2008 at 6:34 pm

    Oh, my. What is that chair in the second image? That is gorgeous…

  • 2. Jil Nelson  |  November 14th, 2008 at 8:56 am

    Love the under stair storage ideas. I really need to
    hire a carpenter to do this! Thank you so much
    for the post.

    Jil

  • 3. Dee  |  February 4th, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    Lovely ideas. Does anyone have a picture of making a “fort” for the little ones to play in? A sort of hiding place for kids?

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