Many of us today have a problem of lack of space – no space for this or that nook that you actually need but don’t worry, there are tons of ideas to solve the problem! Multifunctional nooks and furniture, hidden storage spaces and even beds, and that’s not all! Using every inch of your home in such a case is essential, and we strongly recommend taking a look at the space under the stairs – are you using it? What function does it have? Even if it’s pretty small, you can organize some functional nook there, and today we’ll tell you how to make a home office.
Light
Under the stairs spaces are often rather dark, and just one table lamp won’t be enough to illuminate the whole nook and reading and working there will often mean spoiling your eyesight. That’s why the first thing you need to think about is light: go for various layers of it incorporating wall lamps, sconces, pendant lights and table ones, even built-ins – the more, the better! If it’s possible, make a staircase with no risers or just remove them from the existing piece – it guarantees that your home office nook will get much more light from the windows or just the spaces around it. If you can, make a separate window in this home office nook, which will flood it with natural light and let you enjoy the views, it will also inspire you, so this is a brilliant solution!
a chic mid-century modern desk and a chair plus a gallery wall make up an inspiring working look under a lightweight staircase
a contemporary home office space built inside a staircase with a built-in desk, shelves and a chair
a contemporary home office with a floating desk and shelves that form the stairs and some crates on wheels for storage
a contemporary home office with a white desk, some open shelving for storage and a leather chair
a contemporary home office with a white trestle leg desk, a black chair and some monochromatic artworks
a contemporary working space with a white desk, a comfy chair and some colorful touches right in the living room
a cozy traditional home office in white, with a built-in desk with much storage and dark open shelves
a cute and small home office with an open shelving unit, a floating desk, a wood and metal chair and a basket for storage
a large under the stairs home office nook is filled with light and features much storage – a cabinet and a desk
a large wall-mounted cabinet with open storage and built-in lights is a great idea for such a nook
Storage
Storage is another concern that we should think about in any space, and here the solution is simple: choose functional and cool furniture! First of all, find a desk with drawers or some open storage space, it will hold all your necessities. Second, place some cabinets next to the desk or even attach some to the wall if you have enough space. Prefer open shelving as it looks lightweight, or if you are going for cabinets, they can form a ladder themselves. Get inspired by more ideas below!
a little Nordic home office done with open shelving, a floating desk, a little cabinet and a storage unit with drawers plus some bright touches
a modern rustic home office with a shared desk, a large cabinet for storage, an artwork and soem lamps
a modern rustic under the stairs home office with a built-in desk with storage drawers, a black chair, a rug and a basket for storage
a Scandinavian home office nook under a staircase with no risers, with a comfy desk with much storage and a gorgeous chair
a small and cozy home office with wooden chairs, a green lamp and a sleek desk plus a pink file cabinet
a small contemporary under the stairs home office with a desk with storage, a ledge and vintage suitcases for storage
a small home office nook with a grey desk with drawers, a memo board and built-in lights over the desk
a stylish contemporary home office nook with white cabinets, dark stained tabletops, open shelving, lights and cork boards
a very small built-in home office with shelves, a desk with drawers and an upholstered stool, which can be placed under the desk when not in need
a wooden cabinet for storage, a floating desk, a small grern chair and a plank screen to separate the staircase
an elegant dark home office with much storage space, a built-in desk, a small chair and a shelf
an industrial shared workspace with a white trestle desk, two black chairs, a computer, a ledge with artworks and a basket with paper