Often in small country houses, two-level apartments and houses with an attic, a staircase is installed that leads to the attic or to the second floor. It is impossible to do without a ladder, but this design takes up quite a lot of space. In order for home owners not to have regrets about the lost space in the house, they need to think about how to arrange the space under the stairs beautifully and functionally.
You can, of course, save space in a two-story house by installing a beautiful and compact spiral staircase. But it is not a cheap pleasure, and its installation will not be the best option for homes with children or elderly people.
The most common way to use the space under the stairs is to create a storage room there. It can be used for any need: storing a bicycle or children’s sled, tools for working in the garden, spinners or winter clothes. When thinking about how to use the space under the stairs, you need to consider in which room this staircase is located.
Using the space under the stairs in the living room
In the living room, the space under the stairs can be equipped with a TV or home theater. The combined option of arranging the space under the stairs in the living room looks beautiful – placing a TV and a home library. Another good option for using the space under the stairs is to install a fireplace or an aquarium. If the staircase turns at a right angle and the steps are closed, you can safely place a sofa or large chair under it.
How to use the space under the stairs in the bedroom
This option is not very common, since it is better to arrange the bedroom on the top floor, but still the layout of some houses includes a bedroom on the lower floor. In this case, under the stairs you can arrange a workplace with a computer, a small sofa for relaxation, or even a sleeping place – it all depends on the needs and preferences of the owner of the room.
Arrangement of space under the stairs located in the kitchen
A staircase leading to an isolated kitchen is a rather rare occurrence. But owners of small houses often combine the kitchen with the living or dining room. In this case, the space under the stairs can be rationally used by placing a sink or household appliances there. If you decide to place household appliances under the stairs, take care of high-quality ventilation.
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