Make the most of the space under your stairs with these clever ideas.
If you live in one of Vietnam’s many townhouses or villas you have the extra advantage of having space under your stairs. If you utilise this to its potential you can add value to your home and also create an extra area for you to enjoy.
1. Create additional storage.
Not necessarily the most imaginative option but you could easily convert this into extra storage. You will need to enclose the stairs should they be open, but make the use of every corner and fit shelves and hooks to store items rather than it becoming a dumping area.
2. Convert it into a guest toilet.
If space is not an issue and you have access to plumbing, you might be lucky to be able to squeeze a guest toilet in. This is one way to definitely add value to your property. Make sure this option is feasible though as you will need a decent head height for it to be a usable space.
3. Build a home library.
If you prefer to opt for reading the real deal rather than online, you may have an escalating book collection with nowhere to store them. The space under your stairs is ideal for book worms to store their current or past reading list. Fit shelves from top to bottom, and then simply add books.
4. Bring your office home.
Fit a table, shelves and electrical points for your technology under the space under the stairs and cut down on the commute to work. More of us catch up on work out of office hours so this is one way to comfortably achieve this. If are aren’t known to have the tidiest of desks, it is probably best to fit doors to keep your working life hidden from the rest of the world.
5. Dedicate it to your laundry.
A utility room could fit perfectly under your stairs. Assuming that you have access to plumbing then fit your washing machine and drier here to keep your dirty washing out of sight.
6. Stock it with wine or food.
If you are a wine connoisseur or a foodie, and the space under your stairs is located close to your kitchen, why not make this a wine cellar or somewhere to store your food. Some spaces under the stairs do not have any natural light meaning that they are nice and cool, ideal for this kind of storage.
7. Invest in a home entertainment centre.
If your stairs are within your living room then this could be the ideal place to place your television and home entertainment system. This will free up space in your living room meaning you can get an even bigger sofa to kick back on and relax on.
