95 Smart And Cool Under Stairs Storage Ideas

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Got a staircase in your home? Then you probably have already noticed that the space under it could be used for something. I’d offer you to use it for storing things, and this roundup will show you all the best solutions for under stairs and inside stairs storage.

Built-In Storage Units

If you have a large and massive staircase, you may build some storage space inside it. Make doors and use it as a pantry, go for drawers, large or small ones, to use it as a wardrobe, a pantry or anything else, as you will be able to put anything you want here. The key is to make built-in storage units seamless – the doors and drawer panels should be perfectly matching, this way you will get a hidden unit. If you want these storage units to be seen, it’s even easier, just make some open shelves and voila! Such an idea is perfect for making a large built-in bookcase, add a seat, and you will get a whole reading nook!

a blue storage unit with open and closed compartments and drawers is a cool color accent in the space

a blue storage unit with open and closed compartments and drawers is a cool color accent in the space

a bookshelf built under the stairs, a side table and a vintage chair create a lovely space for reading here

a bookshelf built under the stairs, a side table and a vintage chair create a lovely space for reading here

a built-in storage unit with open storage compartments and drawers is an elegant addition to the staircase

a built-in storage unit with open storage compartments and drawers is an elegant addition to the staircase

a modern staircase with storage compatments is a cool idea for any space, you can hide a lot of unnecessary stuff inside

a modern staircase with storage compatments is a cool idea for any space, you can hide a lot of unnecessary stuff inside

storage drawers and cabinets are great for building them into a staircase, you can have a whole pantry there

storage drawers and cabinets are great for building them into a staircase, you can have a whole pantry there

an open storage under built into the staircase is a cool bookcase that doesn't require any floor space

an open storage under built into the staircase is a cool bookcase that doesn't require any floor space

a staircase with drawers is a lovely idea for a modern space, you can organize a pantry or a mudroom there

a staircase with drawers is a lovely idea for a modern space, you can organize a pantry or a mudroom there

a staircase with drawers built-in to store a lot of things and stuff is a cool idea, it's like a pantry

a staircase with drawers built-in to store a lot of things and stuff is a cool idea, it's like a pantry

a compact storage unit that matches the staircase, with open storage compartments and some decor

a compact storage unit that matches the staircase, with open storage compartments and some decor

built-in niche shelves, a wine cooler right in the staircase are a cool idea

built-in niche shelves, a wine cooler right in the staircase are a cool idea

built-in storage drawers are a great idea for a staircase, they can make your space delucttered and provide storage

built-in storage drawers are a great idea for a staircase, they can make your space delucttered and provide storage

shelves built into the staircase itself and some additional coffee tables are a non-typical solution

shelves built into the staircase itself and some additional coffee tables are a non-typical solution

a couple of niches and a TV built-in under the stairs to avoid using any floor or shelf space for these items

a couple of niches and a TV built-in under the stairs to avoid using any floor or shelf space for these items

a wooden staircase with open built-in shelves and built-in lights for saving space and for a cool look

a wooden staircase with open built-in shelves and built-in lights for saving space and for a cool look

an open storage unit built into the staircase is a cool idea and you may use it as a bookcase if you want

an open storage unit built into the staircase is a cool idea and you may use it as a bookcase if you want

hide some storage compartments under the stairs but add matching doors to make them look sleek

hide some storage compartments under the stairs but add matching doors to make them look sleek

a staircase with built-in bookshelves is a stylish and cool idea for any living room

a staircase with built-in bookshelves is a stylish and cool idea for any living room

niches and drawers are a smart solution for a staircase, they allow storage

niches and drawers are a smart solution for a staircase, they allow storage

built-in niches, drawers and a TV right in the staircase will save you a lot of space and will look very neat and chic

built-in niches, drawers and a TV right in the staircase will save you a lot of space and will look very neat and chic

open built-in shelves in the staircase are a cool solution, they will save your space and make it cooler

open built-in shelves in the staircase are a cool solution, they will save your space and make it cooler

a staircase with built-in shelves and cabinets for storage, potted plants and some decor is a lovely idea to use every inch of space you have

a staircase with built-in shelves and cabinets for storage, potted plants and some decor is a lovely idea to use every inch of space you have

a staircase with a whole bookcase built in under it, with drawers and open shelves, is a smart solution for every space

a staircase with a whole bookcase built in under it, with drawers and open shelves, is a smart solution for every space

a staircase with built-in drawers and cabinets is a smart and cool idea for a modern space, it can be a nice solution

a staircase with built-in drawers and cabinets is a smart and cool idea for a modern space, it can be a nice solution

open storage shelves and cubbies are a great idea for the under the stairs space, add a pendant lamp

open storage shelves and cubbies are a great idea for the under the stairs space, add a pendant lamp

elegant dark bookshelves with built-in lights will save a lot of space and will take the dead space under the stairs

elegant dark bookshelves with built-in lights will save a lot of space and will take the dead space under the stairs

a staircase with bookshelves under it and a floor lamp is a stylish idea for any space and can be DIYed

a staircase with bookshelves under it and a floor lamp is a stylish idea for any space and can be DIYed

open storage shelves in the staircase will let you not only store but also display various stuff in a cool way

open storage shelves in the staircase will let you not only store but also display various stuff in a cool way

oversized drawers built into the staircase are amazing to avoid clutter and make your space cooler

oversized drawers built into the staircase are amazing to avoid clutter and make your space cooler

a staircase with built-in bookshelves is a cool idea for a modern home, you will save a lot of space and will get a creative touch to the design

a staircase with built-in bookshelves is a cool idea for a modern home, you will save a lot of space and will get a creative touch to the design

open storage compartments and a storage unit with a door are a good idea for a staircase, to save some space and store

open storage compartments and a storage unit with a door are a good idea for a staircase, to save some space and store

a staircase with a Scandinavian storage unit built in, with open and closed storage compartments, books and decor

a staircase with a Scandinavian storage unit built in, with open and closed storage compartments, books and decor

a dark built-in bookcase and a couple of dark chairs to form a reading nook easily and without taking much space

a dark built-in bookcase and a couple of dark chairs to form a reading nook easily and without taking much space

whimsy dark-stained open box shelves form steps and give storage space at the same time

whimsy dark-stained open box shelves form steps and give storage space at the same time

open storage shelves for shoes or other stuff will be a great idea for a staircase

open storage shelves for shoes or other stuff will be a great idea for a staircase

a staircase with bookshelves and a TV integrated and some storage drawers saves a lot of storage space

a staircase with bookshelves and a TV integrated and some storage drawers saves a lot of storage space

built-in open shelves under the stairs are nice to get more storage space without sacrificing floor space

built-in open shelves under the stairs are nice to get more storage space without sacrificing floor space

a staircase with an integrated bookcase will save much floor space in the room itself, it's a smart idea

a staircase with an integrated bookcase will save much floor space in the room itself, it's a smart idea

pull-out drawers in mint will accommodate anything you want and you need easily

pull-out drawers in mint will accommodate anything you want and you need easily

sleek hidden storage spaces with tableware are a great idea if you don't have enough space in the kitchen

sleek hidden storage spaces with tableware are a great idea if you don't have enough space in the kitchen

under the stairs space taken by a built-in TV is a great idea to use the awkward space in your home

under the stairs space taken by a built-in TV is a great idea to use the awkward space in your home

a neutral staircase with drawers that allow storign a lot fo things inside without creating visual clutter

a neutral staircase with drawers that allow storign a lot fo things inside without creating visual clutter

a shoe storage with large drawers and an additional cabinet built into the staircase is a lovely idea

a shoe storage with large drawers and an additional cabinet built into the staircase is a lovely idea

a staircase with built-in drawers and storage units is a very modern and smart solution for a space

a staircase with built-in drawers and storage units is a very modern and smart solution for a space

a staircase with large drawers is a stylish and functional addition to the space, you may rock them anytime

a staircase with large drawers is a stylish and functional addition to the space, you may rock them anytime

a black storage unt with open shelves and cabinets right into the staircase

a black storage unt with open shelves and cabinets right into the staircase

a staircase with whole bookcases under it - place a couple of chairs and you'll get a ready reading space

a staircase with whole bookcases under it - place a couple of chairs and you'll get a ready reading space

Shelving Units And Storage Compartments

The most evident and popular way to use the space under the stairs is storage units of any kind – open shelving, sideboards, dressers, bookshelves. Store everything you want there – books, photos, wine bottles, hang a TV and all the necessary things, place flowers and greenery in pots. There are lots of combos of storage units to rock under the stairs, you can combine several ones, the only thing you should keep in mind is that they should be cohesive with the rest of the room. You may also place some additional furniture like coffee and side tables and put some decor on them – everything should be cool here!

stained storage units - open shelves, drawers and a storage bench are a great idea to build under the stairs

stained storage units - open shelves, drawers and a storage bench are a great idea to build under the stairs

chic and simple open shelves under the stairscase that are continued over the stairs will save some space

chic and simple open shelves under the stairscase that are continued over the stairs will save some space

place an IKEA Kallax shelving unit under the stairs to get much storage space without any effort

place an IKEA Kallax shelving unit under the stairs to get much storage space without any effort

a semi circle window, some drawers and open shelving that also forms steps of the staircase

a semi circle window, some drawers and open shelving that also forms steps of the staircase

a space divider hiding some stuff there and some drawers to store things udner the staircase

a space divider hiding some stuff there and some drawers to store things udner the staircase

a staircase with shelves and large fabric cubbies is a smart way to store some things

a staircase with shelves and large fabric cubbies is a smart way to store some things

a storage unit for shoes, hooks and a table lamp, potted plants are a great combo for a staircase

a storage unit for shoes, hooks and a table lamp, potted plants are a great combo for a staircase

a small mudroom with wooden shelves and hanging baskets is a cool space to be in, it's hidden in a smart way

a small mudroom with wooden shelves and hanging baskets is a cool space to be in, it's hidden in a smart way

a stylish storage unit with shelves and storage compartments is a stylish addition for the space under the stairs

a stylish storage unit with shelves and storage compartments is a stylish addition for the space under the stairs

a large metal wine shelf under the stairs is a cool idea to rock in any living room - your little wine nook is here

a large metal wine shelf under the stairs is a cool idea to rock in any living room - your little wine nook is here

a sleek white storage unit with potted plants and terrariums is a cool idea to use your space under the stairs

a sleek white storage unit with potted plants and terrariums is a cool idea to use your space under the stairs

a smart storage unit of open compartments and drawers is a cool idea for a staircase

a smart storage unit of open compartments and drawers is a cool idea for a staircase

storage cabinets, open shelves and drawers are a great solution for a staircase, they will deluctter your space and make it organized

storage cabinets, open shelves and drawers are a great solution for a staircase, they will deluctter your space and make it organized

a sideboard with shoe storage, some hooks, shelves and lamps are a great solution for the under the stairs space

a sideboard with shoe storage, some hooks, shelves and lamps are a great solution for the under the stairs space

a blue under stairs mudroom with built-in drawers, a built-in bench and a cabinet, a pallet and some lights

a blue under stairs mudroom with built-in drawers, a built-in bench and a cabinet, a pallet and some lights

Mini Rooms Under Stairs

What else can you organize under the stairs? You can make a whole mini room there if there’s enough space! First of all, a small home office, with a floating desk and some shelves, just add a chair and voila. Second, a home bar – you won’t need to waste your space for it if you place it there. Third, a TV unit and all the coordinating elements for it to entertain. Fourth, a hearth or a fireplace to add a cozy touch to your room. Fifth, a mudroom with shoe and clothes storage, which can be hidden or not. A pantry, a mini kitchen, a playroom or anything else you want, use every inch of your space to advantage! Get inspired!

a built-in mudroom with shelves and basket is a cool idea for a small space, hide your stuff inside

a built-in mudroom with shelves and basket is a cool idea for a small space, hide your stuff inside

a built-in under stairs mudroom with shelves and drawers, pillows and various things is a cool idea to save space

a built-in under stairs mudroom with shelves and drawers, pillows and various things is a cool idea to save space

a cozy farmhouse under stairs mudroom with a built-in bench, some firewood, baskets and a potted plant is a very cool space

a cozy farmhouse under stairs mudroom with a built-in bench, some firewood, baskets and a potted plant is a very cool space

a functional under stairs mudroom with shelves, a basket with umbrellas, some hooks is a practical and cool idea

a functional under stairs mudroom with shelves, a basket with umbrellas, some hooks is a practical and cool idea

a hidden Scandinavian mudroom with a rack and shoe storage, some hooks and baskets is a super cool idea

a hidden Scandinavian mudroom with a rack and shoe storage, some hooks and baskets is a super cool idea

a minimal under stairs mudroom with a rack and a built-in storage bench is a cool idea for a small space and if you don't need much storage space

a minimal under stairs mudroom with a rack and a built-in storage bench is a cool idea for a small space and if you don't need much storage space

a small and cool under stairs mudrom with a pale blue wall, a built-in storage bench, a shelf with baskets and some pillows

a small and cool under stairs mudrom with a pale blue wall, a built-in storage bench, a shelf with baskets and some pillows

a small and cozy under stairs mudroom with a built-in bench, baskets and hooks, black sconces and some potted plants

a small and cozy under stairs mudroom with a built-in bench, baskets and hooks, black sconces and some potted plants

a small modern mudroom under the stairs with a storage seat, a rack and some decor is a cool idea for a tiny space

a small modern mudroom under the stairs with a storage seat, a rack and some decor is a cool idea for a tiny space

a small pantry to store various chemicals and other stuff can be under the staircase

a small pantry to store various chemicals and other stuff can be under the staircase

a small under stairs mudroom with built-in shelves, racks and baskets for storage plus a jute rug is a cool idea

a small under stairs mudroom with built-in shelves, racks and baskets for storage plus a jute rug is a cool idea

a staircase pantry built in, with many shelves and additional lights

a staircase pantry built in, with many shelves and additional lights

a staircase with built-in storage cabinets including a glass one to make it easier to see what's inside

a staircase with built-in storage cabinets including a glass one to make it easier to see what's inside

a staircase with open cabinets and drawers is a cool built-in mudroom that can be rocked in your space to save it

a staircase with open cabinets and drawers is a cool built-in mudroom that can be rocked in your space to save it

a tiny mudroom udner the stairs with a small bench, racks and a yellow pendant lamp is a fun and cool solution

a tiny mudroom udner the stairs with a small bench, racks and a yellow pendant lamp is a fun and cool solution

a tiny mudroom under the stairs with a light blue wardrobe, a built-in bench with storage, baskets and some cute decor

a tiny mudroom under the stairs with a light blue wardrobe, a built-in bench with storage, baskets and some cute decor

a tiny under stairs mudroom with a storage pouf, a rack and nothing else is a perfect solution for a small space

a tiny under stairs mudroom with a storage pouf, a rack and nothing else is a perfect solution for a small space

a wardrobe built into the staircase is a cool idea, especially if you don't have space for a mudroom

a wardrobe built into the staircase is a cool idea, especially if you don't have space for a mudroom

an elegant vintage under stairs mudroom with a built-in storage system and drawers plus baskets is a cool idea for a cozy vintage space

an elegant vintage under stairs mudroom with a built-in storage system and drawers plus baskets is a cool idea for a cozy vintage space

built-in storage shelves and a desk can become a workspace under the staircase, they will save a lot of space

built-in storage shelves and a desk can become a workspace under the staircase, they will save a lot of space

open shelves and a storage bench are a cool combo for a staircase, they will save a lot of space

open shelves and a storage bench are a cool combo for a staircase, they will save a lot of space

open shelves, a storage bench and some clocks and lights plus a wire basket with various stuff are a cool idea for a staircase

open shelves, a storage bench and some clocks and lights plus a wire basket with various stuff are a cool idea for a staircase

a working nook under the stairs with sleek storage units and a floating desk plus a chair

a working nook under the stairs with sleek storage units and a floating desk plus a chair

a small built-in pantry right in the living room is a cool and chic idea to store a lot of stuff

a small built-in pantry right in the living room is a cool and chic idea to store a lot of stuff

a storage bench with pillows and faux fur will form a cozy little under the stairs sitting nook

a storage bench with pillows and faux fur will form a cozy little under the stairs sitting nook

a mini indoor garden under the stairs is a gorgeous refreshing feature to bring some outdoors inside

a mini indoor garden under the stairs is a gorgeous refreshing feature to bring some outdoors inside

a little reading nook under the stairs includes a navy chair and ottoman, some built-in shelves, lamps and greenery

a little reading nook under the stairs includes a navy chair and ottoman, some built-in shelves, lamps and greenery

a lit up and built-in home bar right under the stairs is a cool idea that won't take any space in your home

a lit up and built-in home bar right under the stairs is a cool idea that won't take any space in your home

a floating drawer desk, a corkboard and a chair for a little and colorful work nook under the stairs

a floating drawer desk, a corkboard and a chair for a little and colorful work nook under the stairs

a floating desk, a shelf and a square window under the stairs form a cozy working nook

a floating desk, a shelf and a square window under the stairs form a cozy working nook

a living room staircase with a built-in aquarium is a very creative and unusual idea to use this nook

a living room staircase with a built-in aquarium is a very creative and unusual idea to use this nook

a TV and mini wall-mounted shelves under the stairs is a cool way to save some space and is great for small rooms

a TV and mini wall-mounted shelves under the stairs is a cool way to save some space and is great for small rooms

place a fireplace or a hearth under the staircase saving much space and getting a very cozy feature for the space

place a fireplace or a hearth under the staircase saving much space and getting a very cozy feature for the space

a living room with a bench under the stairs, spruce it up with pillows and blankets

a living room with a bench under the stairs, spruce it up with pillows and blankets