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Inspiration needed for understair space!

3 years ago

This area becomes a dumping ground, which is a shame because there's a lovely bit of space here, but as it's south facing, it also lets in lots of beautiful sunlight into our otherwise northfacing living areas. I've looked at lots of photos on House but can't see anything similar to what we have, any ideas for how to use this better please? thanks

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Sonia
3 years ago
Could it be a reading nook? Put an armchair there with a cosy cushion, especially if the sun shines there. I too struggled to find under stair ideas with open tread stairs but I found these on Pinterest. I’m not sure about the last one, looks a little cluttered!
K OB
Original Author
3 years ago
ooh thanks Sonia, some lovely ideas there, I like the idea of a reading nook or possibly the open cubes - as long as they didn't get filled up with junk 😁
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Sonia
3 years ago
Yes open cubing needs to be kept tidy otherwise it can just add to the clutter. Hopefully more ideas will be shared by others on Houzz! 👍
Jules Mc
3 years ago
I have an open tread staircase which is not as good looking as yours (doesn't let any light in etc) I hate it and am looking to have it boxed in asap - anything stored underneath gets covered in dust and dirt from the footfall overhead ( there's only 3 of us and no pets) so I can never fathom how people have a sofa etc under open tread stairs?
The best storage I ever had under there was a clean lines type sideboard with doors. One wipe over and it was dust free (for a day or two!!) but putting a lamp, trinkets etc on top was a waste of energy.
So for me, def a no to any type of open storage/cubes - you need something with doors (or deep flat fronted drawers?) Or if you're not desperate for extra storage, what about a lovely big plant that you can pop in the shower to keep it looking clean and healthy?
Mary Mary
3 years ago
The ottoman hides away all our shoes and bits and pieces plus somewhere to sit when putting on your shoes.
Wumi
3 years ago
This would be the perfect place for loads of plants! Your own mini indoor garden. :)
K OB
Original Author
3 years ago
oh my goodness, I love the idea of a little garden! I think I could squeeze in an stoarge/ sit-on ottoman perpendicular to the window so it's against the wall on the left so there's plenty of head room and still have room deeper under the stairs for some greenery. thanks all
Ellie
3 years ago
You have a lot of stuff there, as you say its a dumping ground. But if you use this space for something else, where would you then dump all the stuff that normally goes here?

Would you definitely not just box it/a section of it as storage?
K OB
Original Author
3 years ago
Ellie, you make a very good point and things can only be put away if they have a place to go... time for some more decluttering and where we can create better storage solutions elsewhere 🤔

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