Under stairs with radiator dilemma
Hi everyone!
I am after some help please, I have a corner of my living room that I’ve finally managed to clear out (it had all my DIY stuff on the floor from renovating...).
I’m now left with an empty space which I still need to paint however I’m stuck as to what I could put there.
There is a radiator which I’m not sure should be too covered although there is also another large radiator in the room a few meters away.
Ideally I’d like to perhaps find a unit to put a lamp and my record player on but not sure if that’s the best use of space.
The under stairs cabinet won’t need to be accessed often, it’ll only have some things in storage we rarely use.
Pictures attached, any idea is more than welcome 😊
Thank you
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Ellie
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Comments (2)Congrats on the new kitchen! It looks great (as much as I can see of it) and I love the wood (oak?) you've chosen and those gorgeous doors. That's a good space for a pantry, as skr01606 suggested. You can go two ways, either for some classic shelves or for pull-out drawers (both would need to be custom made, unless you go for that system of boards on adjustable brackets (like in 2nd pic). Now, if you choose shelves, you could first leave enough space for the dyson and build shelves around it. To use both sides, one could have 'normal' (about 20cm) wide shelves, the other side narrow, spice rack type. If it was my space though, assuming you have enough storage in the kitchen (that was supposed to be a loo, right?) I'd have a 'wine cellar' in there. Sort of like the last photo, but smaller :)) Hope this helps, good luck! PS: You can image google 'under stairs pantry' for more ideas....See MoreRadiator dilemma
Comments (7)As said before, I think it depends on the look you're going for. There are so many designs out there now, you should find something to suit. I like quite traditional decor; we've put a horizontal anthracite one in the kitchen and we'll be putting a white one in the master bedroom....See Morebugbear under stairs support post
Comments (7)Katherine Hello The diagonal stringer supports the stair itself and it looks like there may be a small timber edge trimming beam at the top running along the edge. I don't think the posts are structural but do ask a structural engineer to confirm. The other thing you can check is which way the joists run in the floor at the top of the stair. In an old house the boards run in the opposite direction to the supporting timber joists, so if you lift the carpet you can tell which way the joists run. If the joists run parallel to the stair the load is not being taken by the stair opening in the floor. If they run perpendicular they may be bearing on the trimming beam and the posts could be structural, even though they don't look it. Ask a skilled builder or and engineer to take a look....See MoreUnder stairs bar dilemma
Comments (15)@mckenna_deirdre Below the spirits shelf are 2 shelves for the kitchen pantry - extra spices, etc. I am planning on having these covered possibly by a nice fabric that can be draped down and to the front so none of the pantry stock is visible when I'm using the bar - it should also add an element of colour and soft furnishing for the bar. Yes, this is the full depth of stairs. You're right, I don't want a shelf that is too deep as it would be tedious having to get something from the back, plus it would start feeling cluttered. I am definitely decorating the space to feel a bit lush and luxurious. I'm planning to use some sticky back wallpaper - it is available in some really gorgeous colours and patterns. Something that keeps catching my eye is this colour theme: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/576390452321038507/...See MorePaintingInCashmere
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Sonia
3 years agoHow about a reading nook, if you read that is! Have a comfy armchair with a lamp behind it and a few shelves for books.
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Ellie