If your home has multiple floors and you're wondering how to furnish the space under the stairs, this guide we're about to present is designed just for you! Optimizing space is always a good idea when it comes to furnishing your home.
Whether it's a two-bedroom apartment on two floors or a larger apartment, it doesn't matter: with a little imagination, you can organize your home's furnishings to create a harmonious, balanced, and meticulously detailed space.
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The space under the stairs is often overlooked and left to its own devices. Yet, you can organize it to perfection and use it in a variety of ways, creating a truly creative and functional corner of the home.
In this guide, we've gathered a series of inspirations and ideas for furnishing the space under the stairs and making it an integral part of your home decor!
Transform the space under the stairs into a space to organize shoes and footwear
If you have enough space, you can use the space under the stairs as a space-saving corner to keep your entire home organized and use it as a proper storage space.
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A truly clever solution for the under-stairs space! You can create a shoe rack under the stairs using sliding drawers. Or (if you prefer a more low-cost idea), get some under-stairs furniture, keeping in mind the size, and use it as shoe cabinets to keep shoes, boots, slippers, and much more in perfect order.
How to use the space under the stairs to organize children's toys
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Another idea for using the space under the stairs in a functional and practical way is to transform it into a storage space to quickly hide away the little ones' toys.
A truly clever space-saving solution, especially if your under-stairs storage space is in the living room: you can tidy up the living room in just a few simple steps, especially in case of unexpected guests, and the children's toys will always be within reach and protected from dust.
Organize the under-stairs space as a small pantry in just a few simple steps
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Speaking of practical and functional under-stairs ideas: have you ever thought about using this space as a small pantry? An absolutely brilliant solution, especially if your kitchen is small and you don't have enough space for the right furniture.
Furnishing the under-stairs space and transforming it into a storage area is incredibly simple: you'll only need a few baskets or storage boxes, while to better organize the space, you can use some very useful shelves. You can also decide to create a small "closed" storage room, or use the space under the stairs as an open pantry. It all depends on your taste!
How to Furnish the Space Under the Stairs to Create a Study Nook
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Among the many options available to you when you decide to furnish a space under the stairs, here's a truly unique idea, especially if you live in a small apartment or a studio with a mezzanine and often work from home! Using a room in your home as a study is a very practical idea, but it's not always possible.
Use the space under the stairs to set up a small home office: it will be a very comfortable, minimalist nook, suitable even if you have limited space. You don't need any major changes: a comfortable chair, a nice desk, and a few shelves are essential. To further enhance your small work or study area, you can paint the wall under the stairs and add a few boxes to use as document holders.
A fun and trendy solution for the under-stairs space to furnish this bare corner of the house, combining business with pleasure!
The green idea: decorate an open space under the stairs with plants!
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Houseplants look good anywhere: they add color to a room, make it more vibrant, and help purify the air. And among the ideas for the understairs space, a green corner couldn't be missing: use a few plants to decorate an empty space!
A few shelves or wooden boxes will be perfect for your vases or to create a multi-level arrangement. Add some ethnic details, following the example in the photo above, to create a green corner with a boho-chic charm under the stairs!
How to organize the understairs space to create a laundry area
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Another idea for decorating the understairs space and making the most of it is this: creating a small laundry area, perfectly optimized and perfect for a small home!
Furnishing the laundry room means making the most of the available space without sacrificing style, and this also applies to the understairs space. Choose the right understairs furniture for a laundry area, add a few wicker baskets to hold laundry, and carefully measure your new washing machine.
In no time, you'll have used your space creatively and with a focus on functionality!
Transform your space under the stairs into a bookcase (or a reading nook)
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Here it is, a great interior design classic: the empty space under the stairs lends itself perfectly to a splendid bookcase, a wall dedicated to your collection of favorite books, always within reach and on display!
How can you organize the space under the stairs and transform it into a small home library? Much depends on the space you have available: you can choose modular systems, wall units, or simple shelves.
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If your space under the stairs is large enough, you can even transform it into a small reading nook! You can furnish it effortlessly (and without spending a fortune) with a few comfortable cushions, a rug, and a floor lamp. A creative idea for organizing the space under the stairs intelligently and making the most of it.
Ideas for decorating the space under the stairs with paintings, posters, and cabinets
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Finally, an easy-to-implement idea yet delightful in its simplicity: imagine the wall under the stairs as a blank canvas to fill with your creative ideas and start hanging paintings, prints, and posters. Choose your frames carefully; they always make a difference!
To complete your composition, you can add some under-the-stairs furniture: low sideboards, a few wall units, even a small decorative console table. All these furnishing elements pair perfectly with wall decorations and allow you to use this special corner of the house as a wall unit... or even as a small art gallery!
Did you like these ideas for decorating the space under the stairs? As you can see, all it takes is a little creativity to make the most of a small, often overlooked corner of our homes!
Idee e tendenze d’arredo
8 ideas for decorating and enhancing the space under the stairs
By Donatella Caravaggio




