Study under stairs
10 Ideas For Desks Under the Stairs
Can’t find room for a home office or a study? If you have a home with a staircase, then the space beneath it is a gold mine for creative possibilities. Take a look at these homes with under-stairs desks with storage, which show how this accessible area can be transformed into a functional work zone.
Ensoul Ltd
The ‘floating’ desk under the stairs seems to flow from the cantilevered staircase, creating a light and airy work hub, with plenty of room for two monitors. Even the white chair with an open-mesh backrest adds to the ultra-modern ambience.
3dseekers
See how a home office or study, complete with storage, can be squeezed under the narrowest of stairs. A combination of metal pipes, shelves and wooden boxes, and a small chair and board of wood are used to set up a creative and functional work zone.
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Distinctive Kitchen Interiors
As you can see here, an office can be tucked into an alcove beneath the stairs. A spotlight accentuates the open shelves and creates visual interest, while the dark wood adds a touch of warmth to the area.
Nelson Design Studio
Even though it’s tucked into a corner, this under-stairs desk enjoys plenty of natural light, placed under a window. A warm and secluded getaway in your home for brainstorming, studying or just reading.
Bark Design Architects
Though located in a tiny spot, the minimal desk under the staircase doesn’t feel like it has been pushed into a corner because of the open stair design. Using an ottoman gives a more relaxed and casual vibe to this space.
Indyk Architects
This long, long multifunctional desk beneath the stairs blends seamlessly with the sleek and modern decor. It is complemented by the long sideboard across the passage along the wall at left.
Visbeen Architects
A simple built-in corner desk under the stairs helps create a cosy nook under the stairs.
Being away from the main thoroughfare area, the placement of this corner desk is unobtrusive and yet easy-to-access. One can even fit in some high floating cabinets for some storage.
See these chic, smart desk designs for urban homes
Tom Hurt Architecture
Don’t you love how unique sloping angles give a cosy vibe to this under-staircase desk? A swivel chair is a clever idea so you can slide in and out with ease, considering the low ceiling. The bright light completes the home-office experience.
Risinger Homes
With a built-in desk and bookshelves, this recess area transforms into a stylish workspace or study with a clean-lined layout. The L-shaped floating desk leaves plenty of room for shelves and to move about.
CHC Mountain Structures
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20 Creative Ideas to Make Use of Spaces Under Staircase
Fans of the Harry Potter saga would know that he slept in a room under the stairs, a place where normal folks use as closet space.
As these 20 examples will show you, there is more than one way to use the space under the stairs, and while they are not to house a teen wizard, that space, no matter how little, can be put to more practical use.
You can reinvent it as a place for reading, storage, work or a quiet nap (with an excellent view). There are surely more great ways to save space in the home and if you know more of these inspiring ideas, let us know.
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Green Urban Housing in Philadelphia
Have no room to keep your bicycles outside? Just hang them up under the staircase.
Farmhouse Restoration
That’s a nice place to chill out and read a book or two.
Source: Laurey W. Glenn.
Open Plan Living Space
Fancy a mini library? Just place a chair there and you have your own reading corner.
Source: Kia Sunda.
700 Palms Residence
You can also put together a nice shelf for exotic things you get from your travels.
Source: Ehrlich Architects.
Copake Lake House
Here’s one that has been turned into a small kitchen with a sink and shelves for tableware.
Source: Thom Filicia.
Twin Peaks
Here’s another reading corner with a touch of motherly love. It also looks like a great spot to unwind (and for mom to hide from the kids).
Source: John K. Anderson Design.
Kirkland Residence
Add a window, a sofa and you have the perfect place to nap under the warmth of the sun.
Source: Rhodes Architecture + Light.
Hamilton
Aside from storing books, you can also use the space under the stairs to store wine bottles.
Source: Randal Kurt Photography.
Grant Park Interior Renovation
You can always choose to turn it into a study room or play room for the kids. At least the toys and lego bricks stay in there!
Source: Renewal Design-Build.
Manhattan Micro Loft
Put a few drawers in and you have places to store your umbrella, golf clubs, shoes, bags etc.
Source: Specht Harpman Architects.
Home Desk
So long as nothing falls through the cracks between the steps, this home office idea is pretty cool.
Source: Hus & Hem.
Staircase with Bookshelves
One more home library under the stairs idea, this time with a comfortable reading spot near the window sill.
Source: Hand Werk.
Fridhemsgatan Loft
The space under the stairs in some homes can be big enough to house not only a library but a whole living room.
Perspective FTW.
Source: Fantastic Frank.
Beach Cottage
Need a spot to put the TV?
Source: Juliana Lahoz.
Waukesha Lower Level
For the bulk of the area, working sink; for the smaller wedges, wine!
Source: Brillo Home Improvements.
West Loop Aerie
I’m not sure which came first, the storage spaces or the staircases.
Source: Scrafano Architects.
West Village Brownstone
At the first glance this understairs niche seems to be a wall, but in fact it’s a hidden storage. Love the detail they put on the doors to suit the staircase design.
Source: Billinkoff Architecture PLLC.
Annie Street House
This small office nook looks pretty cool and cozy to work, and get some quiet time to yourself.
Source: Tom Hurt.
Sugar Bowl Residence
A warm spot to marvel at the scenery (and snow) outside.
Source: John Maniscalco Architecture.
Harris Powder Roomdwell
Why waste the space when you can turn it into a powder room?
Source: Hugh Jefferson Randolph Architects.
Office under the stairs: 5 options for inspiration
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Where to equip the office, if there is not enough space at home ? Due to the fact that many continue to work remotely, this issue remains relevant. But if the house has a staircase with unoccupied space under it, do not even hesitate. Arranging an office under the stairs, you solve two problems at once: you optimize the place that was not used before and get a corner for quiet work. nine0003
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Arrange a working area under the stairs in the living room
If the dimensions of the stairs allow, you can arrange a full-fledged office under it, even if it is small.
It is better to move the storage areas under the lower parts of the structure, and make a mini-office in the “highest” area - with a table, bedside table and racks for papers and the necessary equipment. At the end of the working day, the office can be easily hidden from view by covering it with a door or a curtain.
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Install a desk in the understairs closet
How do you get rid of the “office atmosphere” at home? Do not leave the office and work details in plain sight when things are completed - for example, hide your “office” in a closet under the stairs. When closed, no one will guess that a desktop and a computer are hidden behind the village panels or doors. And when it's time to work, you just need to roll a chair to this zone and start your day. nine0003
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Arrange an office under the stairs to the mezzanine level
If the ceiling height allows, a second level is often created in the mezzanine room.
It can be used for arranging an office - at the top or right under the stairs. The office corner can be placed in a small free corner under the steps. If you do not need a large screen or a wide table for work, this option is quite capable. A few shelves on the wall or storage compartments under the desk - and the place to work will be almost perfect! nine0003
Apartment in Moscow. Project by Irina Lavrentieva and Anastasia Kamensky, Lavka-Design.
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- Dina Aleksandrova
Install a shelving unit with a mini-office under the stairs
Custom-made furniture is one of the best ways to create a compact home office. You can embed an office with a storage system and shelves directly into the design of the stairs - to its entire height. In the photo, a rack with translucent walls, niches and shelves forms an effective system, into which a mini-office is also integrated.
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Table under the bed
Most often, a home office (in the absence of a separate room) is equipped in the living room or bedroom. However, it is not always easy to install a desk in a small bedroom, in this case, the owners of rooms or studios with high ceilings will benefit. They can make a small study under the bedroom at the mezzanine level. So the workplace will not irritate the eye during rest, the table and all the equipment will simply not be visible from the bed level. This solution is also well suited for a children's room, allowing you to save space. nine0003
House in the suburbs of Sydney. Designed by Australian design studio Amber Road.
Place under the stairs in a private house - how to use, design ideas
There are places in houses that are difficult to find use. One of them is the space under the stairs. This corner is often neglected due to its complex configuration and low height, although it can be used quite effectively. In this article we will tell you how to usefully equip and beautifully beat the place under the stairs in the interior.
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We have 7 ideas in our piggy bank: decorative shelves, a library, a mini-office, a bed, an additional storage area, a children's play area, a winter garden. Read and get inspired.
1. How to decorate the place under the stairs with decorative shelves
Let's start with a simple but very effective option. Very often the stairs to the second floor come from the living room or other common living space. In this case, it makes sense to integrate the space below it into the interior of this room. For example, arrange open shelves for decor in a beveled opening. nine0003
Shelves can be positioned on the back or side of the stairs, at the same height, or made in different levels. Another option is an open shelving that repeats the configuration of the stairwell. It can be made flush with the adjoining wall or sunk a little deeper into the stairs. In any case, the shelves should not be made too wide, 35-40 cm will be enough.
Arrange books and beautiful vignettes from vases, figurines, photo frames on the shelves facing the living room, hall, decorative dishes, serving sets, compositions of flowers and natural materials in the dining room or kitchen.
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2. How to organize a library under the stairs
If you have a lot of books for which there is not enough space, the space under the stairs can be turned into a small but cozy library. To do this, you will need a built-in bookcase or regular wall shelves. Ideally, they should be of the same material as the ladder. So they will look like a single whole.
Arrange books on the shelves using the systematization method that is convenient for you (by authors, genres, size). To store the most valuable copies, some of the sections can be made closed so that the books collect less dust. In addition to books, decorate the shelves with photographs, figurines and other decorative items. nine0003
If the space under the stairs allows, a soft reading nook can be arranged in the mini-library. Put an armchair or a small sofa, hang a wall lamp, lay a carpet. Next to the chair, install a compact side table on which you can put your phone, put a cup of tea or a glass of wine.
3. Use the space under the stairs for a mini office
If you need a place to work or study, but there is no room in the house, consider using the space under the stairs to create a home office. nine0003
Install a desk or computer desk at the highest part of the opening and hang wall shelves. The beveled part can be adapted to a cabinet for storing documents, educational literature, stationery. Complete the workplace with high-quality lighting, a comfortable chair, and the mini-office is ready.
4. How to organize a sleeping place under the stairs
The "closet under the stairs" may not be the best place for a full-fledged bedroom. But if you put an ottoman or a single bed in a niche, this nook is quite suitable for an afternoon rest or reading alone, and if necessary, it will serve as an extra bed for guests. nine0003
For convenience, hang a lamp above the headboard, put some sofa cushions, put a small table next to it. An impromptu room will be appreciated not only by adults.
If there are children in the house, they very quickly occupy this territory.
5. Equipment under the stairs for additional storage
Another common use of space under the stairs is the organization of additional storage areas. Options may vary.
- If the staircase is located in the hallway, under it you can organize an area for storing outerwear, shoes, hats, umbrellas, bags, and other accessories. nine0106 - You can equip the pantry. In this case, it is best to use a built-in wardrobe with hinged doors, behind which you can hide anything: from coats and shoes to a mop with a bucket and a vacuum cleaner.
– Another type of closed storage is drawers. They are ideal for storing small items such as books, dishes, tools, towels, toys, etc.
- For organizing larger items, storage systems consisting of roll-out modules on wheels are suitable. Equip them with inconspicuous handles, and when closed, the vault will look like a solid wall. nine0106 – If you don’t want to mess around with cabinets, pay attention to the system of open cubes.
They can be installed on top of each other, modeling the design of the desired size and shape. Complement the cubes with shelving baskets, and decorate the tops with potted plants, and your staircase space will be transformed before your eyes.
6. Arranging a play area under the stairs
It's hard to find a child who would not like a place under the stairs, hidden from prying eyes, where they can play and make a mess without cluttering the whole house with toys. How to arrange it depends on your imagination. nine0003
You can simply organize a play area with thick carpet and toy boxes. And you can build a real children's house with a door, children's furniture, curtains on the windows and flowers on the windowsill. Paint the walls in the child's favorite color, make good lighting, lay a fluffy rug on the floor. Such a house will not only become a favorite place for games, but also unload the children's room from numerous toys.
7. How to set up a winter garden under the stairs
If the space under the stairs has good natural light, the best way to use it is to set up a winter garden.
