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Residents of large cottages and multi-level townhouses are familiar with the dilemma associated with the placement of stairs.


It takes up quite a lot of space, it is impossible to do without it, but the convictions that the mass of usable area is simply lost is tormented by the soul ...


Moreover, according to statistics, more than 90% of houses have traditional marching stairs, a significant disadvantage of which is the “unused” space under the stairs.


How to use and utilize the free space under the stairs? How not to lose square meters so valuable and expensive today? To this hackneyed question
Our company offers you a solution - the arrangement of practical and comfortable individual furniture for the understairs space, moreover, in very interesting ways


Built-in wardrobes under the stairs today have moved from the category of exotic to the category of common everyday furniture. In addition, it complements the interior of the room in terms of the semantic completeness of the design.
Absolutely any, without restrictions on the shape and location, the space under the stairs can be successfully used to equip the original furniture: a closet, hallway, library, pantry or workplace. Whether it is large flights of stairs or small steps to the runway.


According to a special design algorithm GSKUB, developed by a leading European manufacturer, built-in individual furniture is placed without restrictions in all areas of the sloped staircase space, while maintaining all its advantages.
With proper design, taking into account human ergonomics (adjusted for height and age!) And the geometric features of a particular staircase, cabinets are completely devoid of uncomfortable zones.
Traditional furniture under the stairs is made of solid wood and painted MDF, and more budget models are made of veneered or laminated chipboard.


In the thematic sections, this topic is disclosed in more detail: Sliding wardrobes under the stairs, Swing cabinets under the stairs, Sliding cabinets under the stairs, where all kinds of uses of the space under the stairs are described in detail. Depending on the purpose of the room, where it is located.

With examples of options for existing built-in structures for storing various things, as well as taking into account your budget!

Our goal is to help you find and implement your individual solution that will make the space under your stairs practical and original!

/ Chekhov district. Cottage. White cabinet under a U-shaped concrete staircase. Price 76.000 (Video on our Channel)

/ Odintsovskii district. Guest House. Wardrobe with drawers, combined with an open hallway under a concrete staircase. Cost 57.000 (Video on our Channel)

/ Urban district of Mytishchi. Cottage. Large wardrobe under the stairs, includes a wardrobe section for clothes on a hanger and a utility block with a drawer. Cost 108.000 (Video on our Channel)

/ Krasnogorsk district. Private house. Very spacious and comfortable Wardrobe under the stairs with a built-in refrigerator. The cost is 94,000. (Video on our channel)

/ Kurkino. Two-storey apartment. Shoe rack under the flight of stairs with pull-out shelves and mirrored fronts. Cost 74.000 (Video on our channel)

/ Nakhabino. Private house. A simple wardrobe in the hallway under a wooden staircase. A large compartment is for clothes, a middle compartment is for a utility block, and a pull-out cabinet for shoes. Cost 35.000 (Video on our channel)

/ Mitino. Townhouse. Spacious Wardrobe with mirrored facades under the "floating" staircase. Price 75.000 (Video on our channel)

/ Odintsovskii district. Townhouse. Functional Wardrobe under the stairs with a clothing section, utility unit and a shoe cabinet. Price 64.000 (Video on our channel)

/ Wardrobe under the stairs with pull-out elements and built-in mini wardrobe room

/ Zvenigorod. Townhouse. Wardrobe under the stairs in the living room. Designed as a TV cabinet under the stairs with very large drawers and complemented by a wardrobe compartment with mirrored fronts and a separate mezzanine. Cost 45.000 (Video on our Channel)

Do you have a multi-level apartment or a two-story cottage? This means that the layout was not without a staircase. Of course, if this is a helical structure, then the space under the stairs is simply absent, but if these are mid-flight stairs (both with closed and open steps), then the entire area under them can be used with benefit.

How exactly to do this depends on the type of stairs, the height of the flight and even on the room in which the "free area" is located.

Storage systems under the stairs

How to use the space under the stairs in different rooms

If the staircase is located in the living room, then under it you can install:

  • home theater;
  • television;
  • home library;
  • aquarium;
  • fireplace;
  • cozy reading chair;
  • sofa;
  • a piano or other large musical instrument.

If the staircase is in the bedroom, then the free space can be turned into an office, or an additional place to relax.

Advice. In the case when the under-ladder areas are located in the kitchen, they can be converted or all the overall household appliances or a sink can be taken out here. However, in the latter case, it will be necessary to lay all the necessary communications (water, electricity) and, of course, ventilation systems.

If we talk about the space under the stairs in general, without reference to a specific room, then eight interesting ideas can be distinguished at once:

  1. Library- you do not need a separate room for storing your book collection if you arrange spacious shelves under the stairs. Or you can take out a bookcase and an armchair with a floor lamp here - an excellent corner for reading away from the hustle and bustle.
  2. Additional place to rest- sofa or lounger, made in accordance with the dimensions of the available space. It will be as cozy as a canopy bed, protected from prying eyes. There is no better option for an afternoon of relaxation or reading than a cozy nook like this.
  3. Cozy place to stay

  4. Home office. As a rule, the layout of typical houses does not provide for the presence of an office. But you can improve the area under the stairs - put a table, a chair, the necessary shelves here and you will get a full-fledged workplace for creativity, sewing, drawing or working at the computer.
  5. A complete workplace

    Computer desk and cabinet under the stairs

    Place of lessons for schoolchildren

  6. Bar counter, bar. A full-fledged bar under the stairs is a real salvation for owners of small kitchens. This is a functional and very practical solution that requires built-in wardrobes and high bar stools.
  7. The pull-out bar is hidden under the ladder

  8. Exhibition. Handmade embroidery, a collection of dolls, art canvases or author's modeling, sports cups - there is no better place for a collection than a separate room.
  9. Place for paintings or collections of things

  10. Home greenhouse. Your favorite flowers will help you organize a cozy green corner under the stairs. Just do not forget to use special phytolamps here, because this area cannot boast of good natural lighting. You can also install open racks here for varietal plants grown for sale - you do not have to look for a place in the house or to insulate the extension.
  11. Living plants are located in a place equipped for them

  12. Artificial reservoir- a fountain or waterfall, an aquarium or even a decorative pool. In the area under the stairs, you will get a corner with a pacifying water body, and you can not worry about expensive finishing in the living room, which often does not accept high humidity.
  13. Aquarium with live fish and turtles

  14. Play area, additional children's. The best own house for children is under the stairs. It's cozy, safe and so mysterious here. And you don't have to design a tree house or buy expensive simulation toys. All you need is a soft floor and a place for toys.
  15. A place for children to play

    How to equip a toilet or kitchen under the stairs

    If your house has a marching staircase, then the space under it will be quite enough for the location of an additional bathroom. Use here a small washbasin and a compact toilet - in order for these plumbing accessories to fit comfortably for a person, a ladder of 8-10 steps will be enough.

    From the point of view of ergonomics, the ceiling height in such a space can be in the range of 2-2.7 meters, the length should be 2 meters or more, and the width should be more than 1.2 meters. This bathroom will be convenient for people of different heights.

    Small toilet in the space under the stairs

    Important. The bathroom must have all the necessary communications, as well as high-quality ventilation, otherwise mold will appear in the room very quickly.

    The nuances of the arrangement of kitchen elements

    The kitchen will require even more communications than the bathroom - this is electricity (many sockets for connecting household appliances and lighting devices), water supply, wastewater drainage, ventilation. The kitchen under the stairs can have different dimensions - depending on the size of the staircase itself and its configuration.

    Sometimes only a part of the items needed is placed here, and sometimes - a full-fledged room, especially if the rest of the premises in the house are very compact.

    The cooking area in the kitchen is located under the stairs

    How to arrange storage systems

    In a small niche under the stairs, you can create a set with different functional purposes:

    1. Chest of drawers or drawers for storing things that are not used in a certain season. Mirrors can be hung on the cabinets. It is clear that such furniture is made to order, because some of its facades will be beveled, but this is one of the most ergonomic solutions.
    2. Drawers under the stairs will not be superfluous

    3. Library. Books are placed on closed or open shelves. All the free space under the stairs can be occupied with books - just provide a stable small stepladder if the shelves will stretch all the way to the ceiling.
    4. Bookshelves nestled under the stairs

    5. Racks- you can hang two modest shelves here or create a complete storage system. It all depends on your needs, and on the size of the space under the stairs, as well as on how well this area will be viewed from different positions relative to the rest of the interior.
    6. Open shelving of shelves

    7. Closet or pantry for those things that need to be removed away from view. Mops, buckets, a vacuum cleaner or ironing board, a tool - for anything that doesn't find a better place in the house, a closed pantry under the stairs will do.

    8. Stylish pantry hid indoors under the stairs

    9. Home garage. Bicycles, a stroller, a children's scooter or a toy car - they are often used and it is not very convenient to use the garage for permanent storage. This solution is especially justified if the staircase leads directly to the front door. Modern mounting systems allow you to hang bicycles directly from the stairs or to the wall - very convenient, since it does not take up space on the floor, and it looks unusual.
    10. Good storage space for bicycles and strollers

    11. Wine Vault. A storage device for wine in a house can be the best solution for houses on problem grounds, where a standard basement structure cannot be performed. An interior with such an addition will look especially stylish.
    12. And under the stairs to the basement, you can place a collection of wines

    13. A place to store homemade products. Again, if your home doesn't have a basement, you can do it under the stairs. Then it is worth providing for some kind of doors to hide all your edible treasures. But this is a very convenient solution, because you do not have to leave the house every time you need another product.
    14. Retractable consoles for storing workpieces for the winter

    15. Place for a washing machine and clothes dryer. May contain drawers for storing detergents.
    16. The washing machine is hidden in a niche under the stairs.

    Use the space under the stairs correctly - you can be sure that your home decoration will benefit from it.

The staircase is one of the important elements of any multi-storey building, including a country house or a two-level city apartment. A significant area is allocated for its construction in the living space. Modern designers, architects and constructors pay great attention to the arrangement of the space under the flights of stairs. The closet under the stairs is most in demand. There is enough space under the spans to store clothes and shoes, hats and various items.

Most popular designs

The main thing is to decide in advance on the complete set of the cabinet, its functional use and design. Depending on the location of the staircase and its design, it can be a closed place for storing seasonal clothes or an open hallway with separate shelves for shoes, a wardrobe with sliding and swing doors, drawers or convenient shelves. If there is enough space, then often the space under the marches is used to accommodate books and various decorative items.

The most convenient and practical systems:

  • Open, closed or combination wardrobes with hinged doors. They can store casual shoes and outerwear for walking.
  • If the staircase is located in the living room, the wardrobe can be supplemented with spectacular illuminated glass doors, expensive dishes, collectible figurines or books can be put in it.
  • Sliding wardrobes of closed or combined design. For the arrangement of doors, you can use various elements with mirrors, photo printing, author's painting, stained-glass windows or colored film. Such a piece of furniture gives the surrounding interior a special charm and originality.
  • Cabinets with open shelving. Ideal for small living quarters, since such a furniture structure visually increases the space. Most often, owners make an open cabinet-library under the stairs.
  • Pull-out wardrobes with convenient sections and cargo mechanism. These are modern designs that optimally follow the contours of the stairs, the most practical and convenient for storing non-standard and large items that are not included in ordinary cabinets. For example, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, skis, fishing or hunting equipment.

Ideas for the functional arrangement of the space under the stairs can be the most unexpected and unusual. It is only necessary to calculate in advance the exact overall dimensions of all elements and give preference to only high-quality materials.

When designing your own wardrobe or a combined structure, it should be remembered that the number of things and objects increases over time. Therefore, you should not limit yourself to a certain number of drawers and shelves. If there is a financial opportunity, you should equip the entire area under the flight of stairs at once, making the most of every centimeter of usable space.

Note! The structure of the stairs and the walls of the room can be used as the main load-bearing elements of the cabinet. Of course, plasterboard and other sheathing sheets that cannot withstand the significant weight of things and objects cannot be taken into account.

Almost any cabinet under the stairs is manufactured using door systems, in which great attention should be paid to the opening mechanism. Sliding wardrobes with sliding doors today are equipped with two types of opening systems: in a frame and on a monorail. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages. The final choice depends on the size of the cabinet and its functionality, frequency of use and the magnitude of daily loads. In addition, steel or aluminum profiles are currently available for door movement. It all depends on the financial capabilities of the owner and the initial requirements for the reliability of the structure.

Note! Of the component parts, the undercarriage system should be distinguished, that is, the door wheels, which experts recommend to purchase from high-quality metal or special material with a Teflon coating. Plastic should be prudently discarded, since its service life does not exceed one year. Sliding doors are not made more than 1 m, for ease of use and durability of the used fittings.

A wardrobe with spectacular and practical mirrored doors will perfectly fit into the interior of the hallway or hall. Sliding designs with photo printing or combined systems look very stylish. Abstract drawings or tinted glass with a matte finish look original in the entrance area.

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With insufficient free space in the house, when every meter counts, you have to rationally approach the issue of its use. The space under the stairs is no exception. However, many owners of country houses do not attach importance to this area, close up the place and do not use it in any way.

But in vain: you can show your imagination, devote some free time and use building materials, and as a result, get a rational use of the precious meter. The space under the stairs can be designed in accordance with the design of the house.

Photos of design designs can be found on the Internet.

Features of the device of niches under the stairs

Preparatory work for filling the space under the stairs should begin with drawing up a competent project. It is necessary to take into account the main nuances:

  • The size of the staircase.
  • Design features.
  • The position and purpose of the space.
  • Availability of technical communications.
  • Compliance with safety regulations.
  • The niche design should match the home decor.



Functional room under the stairs: kitchen arrangement

It is rare to find the location of the kitchen under a flight of stairs, however, this option is also found if the house is decorated in the "loft" style. The kitchen under the stairs involves the placement in a niche of its individual components: sinks, hanging drawers and shelves. Sometimes gas equipment is placed in a niche. Buying kitchen furniture under the stairs is an impossible task, so in this case it will be necessary to order an individual project or make it yourself.

The kitchen under the stairs has some features that are associated with the slope of the structure. Will this not be an obstacle to the comfortable use of the kitchen? It is necessary to think in advance how the laying of communications in the under-stair space will be carried out.

It is also necessary to take into account that steam will emanate from the sink, and this will adversely affect the condition of the wooden structure. Therefore, it is necessary to provide good insulation, as well as think over the ventilation system.

You can install other household appliances in a niche: a refrigerator, a dishwasher, a shelf with a microwave oven, and a washing machine.




Restroom (toilet) equipment

In practice, there is enough space in the niche under the flight of stairs, which has approximately 10 steps, to accommodate a toilet and washbasin. Such a room will be appropriate if guests often come to you.

Before you equip the toilet, you need to protect the place with walls. The toilet should be located in an area with the following parameters:

  • The smallest height is not less than 1 m.
  • The highest height is not less than 2.6 m.
  • The length of the walls is 2.3 m.
  • Width not less than 1.2 m.

Bathroom equipment (bathroom)

If the space under the stairs allows, then you can equip a bathroom there. It is unlikely that a full-fledged bathroom can be placed there, it can be replaced with a shower. It is necessary to take into account the features of this room:

  • High humidity.
  • Temperature changes.

Therefore, for decoration, moisture-proof and heat-insulating materials, good ventilation must be used. For decoration, it is better to use light tiles to visually expand the area. The design of the bathroom can be studied from the photo in the catalogs, while it should be borne in mind that many accessories will need to be made by hand.

Hallway arrangement

When the staircase is located in the hallway, the area in the niche can be adapted to the functions of this room. In a niche you can put a small sofa, ottomans, galoshes, cabinets for things, a table. If space permits, you can also arrange more dimensional furniture. You can hang a mirror closer to the exit. An entrance hall in this area will allow rational use of the area in the house.

Pantry arrangement

The storage unit under the stairs is the ideal solution for the rational use of this space. A closed niche can be used to store household items, including small household appliances. For small items, you can make do-it-yourself shelves under the stairs. In the pantry, you should set the required temperature and humidity level.

Wardrobe equipment

Using a niche as a wardrobe will unload the hallway from bulky wardrobes for outerwear and shoes. Making out a wardrobe under the stairs, you can get acquainted with interesting design solutions from photos in catalogs. To visually enlarge the area, you can hang a large mirror.

Cellar arrangement

A niche under the stairs is an excellent option for a cellar if it is absent in the house, and there is nowhere to store pickles and household utensils. However, it is not entirely possible to create a real cellar, since a lower temperature and necessary lighting are required to preserve the products.

Bar equipment

You can equip a stylish rack with cells in which you can place the entire collection of elite alcohol. In addition, you can build a bar counter with your own hands, which will be located in the higher part of the span. Complementing it with a pair of bar stools or a sofa makes a great place to relax.

Arrangement of a closet

All unnecessary trash can be stored under the stairs by equipping a closet there. Such a closet is perfect for storing household items that will not clutter up the place in the house. Since this place is cramped, you can make your own drawers. They will be able to facilitate the search for the desired items in a confined space.

Home office or office

If the device and the size of the staircase allows, you can equip a small office with a small desk, hanging shelves and office equipment in a niche. In such a cramped space, there will not be enough natural light, so you should take care of the arrangement of the lamps.

If the work requires privacy and confidentiality, then the office can be isolated with a sliding door or partition. A folding sofa can be placed in the niche if you want to rest after work.

home library

If your home is designed in a minimalist style and you have nowhere to place your collection of books, a place under the stairs is the one for you. In a niche, you can equip shelves or make a rack with drawers. The area under the flight of stairs and the library do not conflict with each other in terms of functionality.

If you arrange books on the shelves in an interesting combination of color scheme of the covers, they can complement the interior, and the book collection will look slender and majestic.

Arrangement of a zone in the form of a "garage"

In families with children, there is children's transport: strollers, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, which take up a lot of space. In this case, all this can be stored under the flight of stairs.

Having built a kind of loops with your own hands, you can hang a bicycle or sled for rational use of every corner in the house. This solution is suitable if the flight of stairs is located near the front door.

Furniture items

The under-ladder area is equipped with special pieces of furniture, which are either made to order or by hand. This is due to the peculiarity of this zone.

Understairs cabinet

For the area under the stairs, a wide variety of cabinet options can be made, allowing you to use this area to the maximum. It can be built-in furniture, wardrobes, pull-out wardrobes. Doors can also be different: fixed doors, sliding structures.

The device of any staircase implies the presence of free space under the stairs, which is often not used in any way. And this is a loss of a decent footage in the house. It can be very useful for various household needs. In addition, it can become an attractive interior solution.

Someone equips a bathroom or a pantry there, arranges small rooms or a mini-kitchen. But a very interesting option is the pull-out wardrobes under the stairs. Let's consider various systems of such built-in furniture, its advantages and possibilities of application.

One of the options

Usually marching structures are used for the device.

Variants

Depending on the size of the staircase, you can arrange a room under it, place bulky furniture or make small shelves. The shape also significantly affects the type of arrangement of the under-stair space.

Various built-in furniture systems can be placed under the march:

  • Pull-out wardrobes or separate drawers are very convenient to use.

Complete system

  • Swing systems - they are usually used when there is sufficient free space in the room. This is the most commonly used type. It can be arranged inside in any way: make shelves, hang hooks and hangers, place structures.

Device

  • Coupe type. This system has the greatest space savings. The variety of finishing of sliding doors makes it possible to integrate them into any type of room. Due to the peculiarity of the opening of such structures, they are most often used in combination with other types.

Combined option

  • Open shelving- the easiest way. It is very convenient to use such systems in the presence of narrow marches. They are great for building a library or storage space for memorabilia.

Open type

  • Combinations of different types allows the most ergonomic use of the area of ​​the room. The versatility of such systems lies in the fact that a large number of different things can be placed there.

Combination

Purpose of under-ladder cabinets

It is designed for quick access to the things you need.

In the corridor, it can be:

  • Clothing;
  • Shoes;
  • Household supplies.

If the structure is located in the kitchen area, then you can use it to be placed in the modules of kitchen utensils.

Storage of workpieces

Such structures can rid the premises of massive stationary furniture. In addition, the stair-tone finish makes the modular system completely invisible.

Original design

Since the structure rolls out, even a child can use it. Therefore, it is convenient to store children's toys and accessories in such cabinets.

Modules can be stationary or mobile. In addition, they can be made of horizontal or vertical type.

Another solution

The mobile unit can be easily rolled out and moved to another location.

Main components

Modern mechanisms make the design very easy to use. As a rule, it consists of several separate modules, which, when closed, are organically hidden under a flight of stairs.

The retractable type can consist of:

  • Shelf;
  • Compartments with clothes hangers;
  • Mesh systems for storing shoes;
  • Compartments.

The system also includes the running gear and the facade trim of the modules.

Retractable types

They are equipped with a sled movement mechanism.

Constructions

The rail fastening system is designed in such a way that the extended product does not break the support on which it is fixed. In this case, the size should be 10 mm less than the distance between the cabinet sides. This is necessary for the installation of the mechanism and free movement.

Special design

It is better to choose the depth depending on the type of things that will be stored there. Shallow ones are more convenient to place in the upper zone.

It is desirable to arrange more overall structures at the bottom. This will give them additional support on the base of the floor. This, in turn, will reduce the stress on the lateral movement mechanisms.

Facades must be made with small gaps so that adjacent ones do not touch each other when pulling out. If there are a lot of them, then it is not necessary to attach patch handles to each of them.

To conveniently open a single item, you can use the following options:

  • The ends are made beveled. So they will successfully replace the decorative handle.
  • A decorative L-shaped or U-shaped aluminum profile can be attached to the facade.
  • More convenient systems of opening by pressing have been developed: Push Open and Tip-On.

Thus, the outer surface of the facades will not be visually overloaded with a large number of decorative details.

Modular vertical types

Modular wardrobes can be pulled out using the wheeled cargo system.

Tip: Choose the module wheels from durable Teflon-coated metal. Plastic elements are very unreliable and short-lived.

Such a system makes it possible to move modules outside, which is very convenient in operation. Some designs can be equipped with electric drives.

Children's room

The dimensions of the product depend on the dimensions of the stairs. The design of such furniture turns out to be quite roomy.

You can make this type of furniture with your own hands only if you have the appropriate skills. But even in this case, it is better to order the facade details for finishing modules or boxes by size.

You can learn more about stairs with built-in wardrobes in the video in this article.

The price for such built-in furniture depends on:

  • The size of the structure;
  • Complexity of the entire system;
  • Materials used for its manufacture;
  • The type of mechanism.

Much can be done on your own from inexpensive materials, which will significantly reduce the overall cost of furniture.

Boxes in the steps

An interesting solution to the use of free space under the flight staircase is the device of products on the steps.

In the steps

A simple design is not difficult to do on your own. It is also easy to fix the system in the form of runners on the ladder support.

In the steps

Tip: to prevent dust and debris from getting into the boxes from the steps of the stairs, a careful adjustment of the entire structure in size is necessary.

Installation technology

Regardless of whether the structures will be made to order, or do it yourself, there are several main stages of its device.

  • Initially, you need to decide on the type and all its elements.
  • Next, the entire place is measured.

  • The frame is made according to the completed drawings.

  • Running gears are installed.

With door closers

  • Doors and facades are installed.

Finished building

Pull-out cabinets under the stairs can be produced in both budget and premium versions. It all depends on the individual needs and the funds that can be spent on it.