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POLL: Best under stair storage?

Emmeline Westin

8 years ago

Storage ideas are always popular, especially under stair storage. Which of the following storage solutions do you think is the smartest? If you have a better solution at home, please share!

The Quant Building

Bayswater Family Home

Manhattan Micro-Loft

Upstate New York

Other

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Making Wood Work

8 years ago

Under these Kitchen stairs we fitted:-
the boiler
two pull out storage racks above
the integrated fridge freezer
a micro wave
seven other pull out storage drawers
a room heater
snd topped it all off with a wine rack!

Comments (27)

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Louise Richardson-Vine
8 years ago
I think the Upstate New York one is the most visually appealing, but they're all pretty clever under stair storage ideas!
pavinia
8 years ago
The Manhattan staircase would be more useful to hide things away, but I'm with Louise in that I just love the Upstate New York bookcase.
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peediewee
8 years ago
bookcase every time. :)
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Louise Richardson-Vine
8 years ago
Certainly making the most of the space then, Making Wood Work!
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Pure Haven
8 years ago
Beautiful choice of timber and simple but bespoke handles
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OCD Spaces
7 years ago
Though I have voted for the Manhattan microloft, a smart under stair solution is dependent on what the end user requires the storage space for. E.g., if the Client needed space to store their extensive books collection (a library), I would have voted for the Upstate New York photo. Again, everything is dependent on the use and requirement.
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Bneatstairs
7 years ago
I like the way this unit just blended into the stairs
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The Bulb Co
7 years ago
Our vote went to the Quant Building but it was a difficult choice as they are all great ways to have storage built in. Our favourite one so far though is not on this poll but can be found here: https://www.houzz.co.uk/discussions/show-us-your-storage-ideas-dsvw-vd~3321627 as we love the under stairs storage.
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Docklands Bathrooms
7 years ago
Manhattan is what I would personally go for because it's concealed and keep things dust free. However it depends on the location of the stairs in the house and also how many people/children live.
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Alec Woodland Joinery
7 years ago
Having worked trying to design the best possible use of space under a staircase i think that the Quant building is the most elegant solution.
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User
7 years ago
Upstate New York - Stylish and adds colour to a room
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York Woodwork
7 years ago
Very tidy, suits the room well
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D J R Carpentry and Joinery
7 years ago
I much prefer doing storage solutions that hide away any clutter,
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Pamela Langbridge Curtains and Upholstery
7 years ago
I can't stand seeing clutter so it had to be Bayswater
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Hollins Architects & Surveyors
7 years ago
great joinery
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The Vawdrey House
7 years ago
Love the Manhattan Micro loft - check out our recent project which kept all the family junk out of sight...
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Architecture and More
7 years ago
Neat and tidy, removing clutter from other rooms.
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George Quinn
7 years ago
Great ideas. It's amazing how much space you can save by using the space under the stairs. Also, interestingly enough, we covered the same subject 2 weeks ago on our website :). Here's an amazing playground created by one of our previous customers:
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Martin McMullen architect
7 years ago
You can never have enough book shelfs and this is an excelent idea
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EeStairs UK Ltd.
7 years ago
Really like the available space on the Manhattan Micro-loft. When they're all closed it probably looks very clean aswell.
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M&C Construction Surrey LTD
7 years ago
Compact and practical.
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User
7 years ago
Neat!
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S&S Joinery
7 years ago
I like the Manhattan micro loft
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Bowerman-Gill LTD
7 years ago
Loved the Manhattan micro loft, it is very practical whilst also being visually appealing and stylish!
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Lumen Domus
7 years ago
I think that the Manhattan stairs are sleek and stylish!
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New Leaves
7 years ago
Undestairs storage is a great solution for an often unused corner of the house

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