Under stairs ideas: clever design ideas for your space
Is your under stair situation a total waste of space? Be inspired by these creative under stairs ideas from Grand Designs Live’s showcase…
The space under your stairs can be a tricky spot to use to its full potential.
While built-in storage is a classic go-to, and some homes are lucky enough to have room for a small cloakroom in this spot, we’ve been inspired by Grand Designs Live‘s previous Under the Stairs competition to come up with some more creative uses for this awkward spot.
The interior designers were challenged to come up with innovative design ideas to really make the most of under the stairs.
Under stairs idea: home gym
This ingenious creation by Pritpal Chana Architects opens out into a fully-functioning home gymnasium, creating the perfect pot for an at-home workout.
The wire door pulls out to reveal a treadmill recessed into the floor, while vertical shelving holds a mirror-TV that can be used to follow exercise videos and check your form all at once.
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Under stairs cocktail bar
The winner of the competition was Zoe Perks of Beautiful Rooms by Zoe, who created this smart, Art-Deco inspired cocktail bar in the area under the stairs.
A stool pulls out with a flip up bar to give your guest somewhere to perch while you whip them up a wonderful tipple. We think this creates a wonderful focal point (and talking point!) when entertaining.
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Kids’ den
If you’re looking to grow your family, finding extra space for bedrooms, playrooms and additonal storage can mean you may need to move or improve.
This fun set up by Helen Crouch has plenty of room for baby clothes and toy (creating a perfect storage solution) and makes for a fab makeshift nursery.
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Under stairs idea: snug area
How’s this for a sweet snug area?
The wall-mounted TV makes this a perfect living space to relax with a cup of tea or glass of wine when someone else in the house is hogging the remote in the living room.
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Reading nook
We love this stylishly put together corner created by Nicola Ash – an inspiring spot to take a moment to yourself with a good book.
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Potting station
Got green fingers? This botanical creation by Samantha Theakstone would be a great zone to care for your house plants, but also seems to double up as a gin and tonic bar!
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Statement storage
Sometimes you just need storage in your hallway, but if you think built-in is boring, this design using freestanding furniture by Amanda Dawn Clother is a riot of colour and style.
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Home office
This compact desk offers all the space you need to answer your emails from home, plus a surprising amount of storage for paperwork and tech.
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