How to utilize area under this staircase?

9 April 2018

last modified: 9 April 2018

Hello DIY freaks and Design Experts,

Cheers to your great works and inspirations.

May i ask you all a design suggestion? I thought only i have this problem until i found many people asking similar questions regarding staircase in this forum. Ours is a newly constructed house for which the interiors are being done. I need to utilize this area under the staircase well. This area depicted as blue sofa is 10 feet wide and 2.5 feet deep and 1.5 feet tall. Our design engineer suggests a plywood shelf (brown area) to be designed for utility under shorter steps and a faux leather upholstery on the blue area. Though i'm ok with his idea, I some how want to try different view and know your opinion. The wall adjacent to and below the stairs is irregular in finish and is 22 feet tall which goes till my top floor which has a glass shade drawing ample sunlight. I'm really happy with the design he made but little confused about the area below the stairs. It could only seat kids and that too with a slouched back i guess. Also i'm afraid this area will have poor ventilation since the window on your right cannot be opened. So unleash your imagination and please suggest me any alternative design ideas.

Thank you,

ishnu.

Comments (19)

vishnukkkk
I'm a first time poster in this forum. In case if you need further details, i can provide.
9 April 2018
PRO
Cornerstone Design Studio India
Vishnu,

I am not able to understand the purpose of this sofa. Is this made just to cover the space or it is going to be your regular seating as well. Would request you to share the floor plan.
9 April 2018
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who the hell like to sit in such staircase sofa....I can't understand it's purpose...it's should be better used for storage or decorative space instead....
10 April 2018
Rachna Bansal
Hi
What I suggest is that you can keep a cabinet over there. I have done the same thing in my house and people appreciate it.
If you want I can post the same here.
10 April 2018
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Decor Dreams Pune

you can utilize area under staircase for storage cabinets, book selves or decorative items , as suggested in above 3D designs.
10 April 2018
vishnukkkk thanked Decor Dreams Pune
vishnukkkk
10 April 2018
vishnukkkk
Hello Corner stone, It is not a regular seating. Idea needed just to cover up the area. There is a 3 seater sofa straight opposite to the TV unit. I have attached the plan for your reference.
10 April 2018
custom_designed
I agree that placing a sofa in that area is a wastage of space and money. I was in the same situation a couple of years ago and I narrowed down to drinks bar or store room. I finally went ahead with storeroom. One of my neighbors turned it into a powder room. We use the storeroom for invertor, kids outdoor sports stuff, AC stabilizers etc. You will get plenty of ideas if you google ‘under the stairs ideas’
11 April 2018
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Preetika Singh & Associate
Hi
Firstly would say ,that space can actually turn into a focal point aesthetically
The best being it has a window making it completely viable for a greener space instead of just dumping a seater
Use wall washers to highlight that area with introduction of plants n greenery
Use a seater but don’t stuff it all with just seating
Play with levels under the staircase
U could try n change the hand rail design too
14 April 2018
vishnukkkk thanked Preetika Singh & Associate
Lucky Singh
I have couple of ideas for you to use the area below the stairs -
1. 1. built in aquarium, if you are fond of fishes.
2. 2. a water body like a small pool
3. 3. small indoor garden, which will add a patch of green to you indoors.
4. 4 chest of drawers
5. 5. storage a area with a doors
16 April 2018last modified: 16 April 2018
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URBAN ELEMENTS FLOORING
small garden is the best of all i suggest you something more apt for the setup which will be more convenience and something you have with summer at home.
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Silver Interior Designs
If you need to store some things, storage would be the great option down the stairs
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Shraddha B
In similar situation at my parents home, we used the space below staircase for ironing n storing the clothes for the same..
19 April 2018
Lucky Singh
Is this area part/extension of living room? If Yes you an go for a small water body or a garden with good lightening. It will be a highlight when you have a small parties hosted at home, every one would want to sit next to it to feel the coolness / freshness.
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Warisan India
Can place a cabinet or console there.
30 April 2018last modified: 2 May 2018
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WovenDreams India
This area can be best used as a storage area if you need. Otherwise can make a good Study also since this place also has good ventilation. look at these picture.
1 May 2018last modified: 1 May 2018
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Kitchen Creations
Off the box suggestion. Being a Chef and Hotel designer, I would highly recommend making this space a wine cellar. Right niche, right view, right movement, right showoff !!
25 May 2018
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RnD Atelier
Hi,

There are a number of ways in which the area under a staircase can be utilized. In case of a cramped house or space restrictions, this space can be used for providing storage, services or even a powder room as elaborated below :

In case there are no space constraints and all the other areas are taken care of, the space below the stairs can be used for add ons such as a library, study, cellar or a minibar. In case there are any dogs in the house, this area serves as a spacious and compact kennel too :

Apart from this, if the space is to be treated solely considering aesthetics, it can be livened up using a bit of indoor landscaping, sculptures and water body :

Hope these ideas help. Do let us know what you decided to choose. All the best!

Regards,

RnD Atelier

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