Article : How do I fit out an under staircase?
The space under the stairs is often wasted. It's not easy to optimise it to create maximum storage space. That's why custom-made furniture is highly recommended.
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The space under the stairs is often a wasted space. It's not easy to optimise it to create maximum storage. It can be difficult to find a piece of furniture on the high street that fits perfectly under your stairs and performs the functions you need. That's why a made-to-measure piece of furniture is highly recommended. In this article we explain how to make an under-stair unit.
- Taking measurements
The first step is to take the measurements under your staircase, to design your furniture you will need to know:
- highest height
- lowest height
- total width
- width of any flat space
- depth
Our extra tips for taking good measurements:
- Take your measurements at 3 different heights
- Take your measurements with a laser meter for greater accuracy
- Please allow for a margin: we recommend 2cm margin for wall-to-wall furniture. After all, walls and floors aren't always straight, so it would be a shame if your furniture didn't fit into the dedicated space.
For more information on taking measurements.
- Defining your needs
The layout of your sub-staircase isn't going to be the same depending on your needs and the room it's in. It's a good idea to think about what you need before you start designing a bespoke piece of furniture.
Is your staircase in your hallway and do you need an enclosed wardrobe for coats and shoes? Or is your staircase in the living room and you need to create a TV corner? All this needs to be thought through beforehand and correlated with the space you have available.
- Choosing the type of furniture
You've taken your measurements, you've identified your needs, now it's time to choose the type of furniture you're going to make:
- A wardrobe to store coats and shoes
- A desk for teleworking
- A pantry
- A library
- A reading corner
- A space for the TV
- A wine cellar
More inspiration for an entryway cabinet.
- Design your bespoke furniture via an online tool
You're now ready to move on to the design stage. Numerous online configuration tools are available to create your furniture, so you can make a piece of furniture that perfectly fits the space under your stairs with the fittings you need.
An online configurator will help you make your colour and layout choices thanks to real-time 3D visualisation. No headaches when designing your furniture, the tool takes care of it for you.
- Fitting out your space
The final step: fitting out your space with your new furniture that matches your needs and taste in terms of decoration.
Your turn, design your under-stair furniture now.
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