Nowadays, houses and apartments are getting smaller and smaller, and to have a nice place to live, you have to take advantage of every available square meter. One of the most undervalued spaces is under the stairs. In it, it is possible to create several spaces with a multitude of functionality, being a great way to use this place that was previously empty.
According to the coordinator of the Interior Design course of the Design and Intelligence Educational Center (NEDI), Belo Horizonte (MG), Flávia Bizzotto, this space should be reused mainly in homes that have a few square meters. ? We can install there various types of furniture for different purposes. Cabinets, shelves, shelves, niches, wine cellar, bar, home office, reading space, kids space and even a garden ?, he suggests. Creatively, you can create any corner that meets your need.
It is a mistake to believe that the place under the stairs cannot be used. "Due to its volume, the stairs will always offer this condition, but the way we can enjoy this space will depend on its size, shape and angles," says Flávia. Therefore, each type of stairs will offer a possibility, from those that offer small spaces underneath it, to the less angular stairs that allow a better use of the place.
As for the material, the architect and teacher of the Ribeirão Preto Building Institute, Fabi Rodrigues, says that the masonry stairs are the best options. ? For a better optimization of spaces, the best option is the masonry ladder, as it enables the transformation of the place into new rooms ?, reinforces.
For those who are building a ladder, the tip the coordinator gives is to evaluate what utility will be given to the space under the ladder. "Overall, single-throw straight stairs offer the best options," he says. Therefore, if you want a larger space, give preference to this type of stairs.
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14 creative ideas to do under the stairs
Any corner under the stairs can be used, from the smallest, with a few square meters and low height, to the spaces below the less angled stairs, which offer a large area to give the intended purpose. So, with the help of the Interior Design course coordinator, here is a guide with lots of ideas and tips for you to create the best space under your stairs.
1. Home Office
You can make an office for your home using the area under the stairs. The tip given by Flávia is to take advantage of the higher space to put the table and the chair and the lower space of the stairs for the archives. By working seated, there is no problem regarding the height of the stairs. In this case, the best option is the one-step straight ladder, so you have more space to create your home office.
2. Bathroom
It seems unlikely, but the space under the stairs is a great place to do the toilet of your home. Because it is a small bathroom with no shower and does not need to be spacious, it fits perfectly under stairs with reasonable areas. In addition, the toilet is usually on the first floor, with the bathroom being used by visitors, so being under the stairs is a good option to optimize your home.
3. Bookcase
Another good option to do under the stairs is to create a bookcase. For both larger, straighter stairs and curved stairs, you can leverage the space to create a place for your books. One idea is to take advantage of the stairs themselves to create the shelves. "If the staircase is made of wood, it is possible to plan the cabinet making in such a way that it can house a bookcase, a television rack, or even a cabinet, integrated into the steps and providing visual uniqueness," explains Fabi.
4. Reading corner
The space under the stairs is ideal for those who love reading. In addition to being able to house the books, this corner can also be used to put an armchair, a good light and become the ideal place for reading. With the help of good lighting this space can be a haven for compulsive readers. A comfy chair, a cozy rug, and lots of handy books? Teaches Flavia to set up the perfect reading corner.
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5. Space for the kids
Children deserve a special ambience and their own in the house, and if there's no room left for it, the space under the stairs is the perfect place.Who in your childhood has not played "little hut"? Children like the idea of hiding and as crouching for them is no problem, probably the whole area will be taken advantage of? Straight stairs help to make more room for children to enjoy even when they are bigger.
6. Garden
Having plants at home helps make it fresher and happier and for those who don't have room to create a garden, you can take advantage of the stairwell. ? The use of areas under the stairs such as gardens is also widely used. In this case, one should be aware of some details that may interfere with the growth and development of the species. Natural light is essential, as is a good drainage and irrigation system ?, says architect Fabi. But for those who have stairs in a less airy place, there is the possibility of installing pots and have a more practical garden, as suggested by the architect.
7. Pet House
If the right foot of your ladder is small and unfeasible to create environments for the height of a human being, how about giving your pet a little house? Because they are small and walk on four legs, the space under the stairs turns out to be a great alternative for your puppy or kitty's house. You can create a space the ideal size of your pet and make your pet very happy to have your home too.
8. Cabinets
In most homes, there is always a closet to store a towel, a sheet or a suitcase, so the space under the stairs is the ideal place for you to install more cabinets in your home. In it you can put everything that doesn't fit in the other cabinets, from household items to bed and bath linen. Take advantage of the height of the stairs to make cabinets the size of your needs and keep everything you need in them, making your home more organized.
9. Bar
A fun and different place for you to do under your stairs is the bar. • Place the lower bench (table height) and chairs or beanbags. In the part below the lower steps decorate with something of interest ?, is the tip of the coordinator Flávia. ? It is possible to organize drinks, as well as glasses, glasses and cutlery, and is of great value to those people who like to receive friends at home. Also, transforming this space into a bar creates a new and pleasant point of interest for the residence ?, explains Fabi. For wine lovers there is the option of installing a cellar under the stairs.
10. Shelf for shelves
Junk is not lacking in every house. Picture frames, photo albums, vases, CDs, DVDs and so on, all together with a bookcase, can create an interesting ambience under the stairs. The idea is to use creativity to make a rack full of junk, but organized to create a decoration and a place to store these items that are often thrown around the house. You can also leverage the stairwells to create the shelves of your bookshelf.
11. Drawers
Options for storing your things is not lacking. In addition to being able to place a cabinet and a bookcase, you can also use the space under the stairs to install drawers. This is a great way to keep your belongings sectored and stored at the same time. In each drawer put utensils from a specific place in the house, or leave a drawer for each family member, so no one else will miss anything and still enjoy the space under the stairs.
12. TV trimmer
If your ladder is straight and of adequate height, you can install the TV trimmer under the ladder. “If the couch can be in front it will be a great space for the TV. It will not be very comfortable if the circulation of people there is very large ?, observes Flávia. By meeting these specifications, you can install your television and create a charming and cozy environment for your living room and stairwell.
13. Space for the couch
Not only can the TV be in the space under the stairs, but also your sofa. Because people sit or lie there, there is enough height under the stairs to accommodate them. This allows you to create two environments: a cozy living room to welcome your guests, or a TV room for you to enjoy and watch your favorite shows. You can also put armchairs and a rug to make the perfect ambience for your living rooms.
14. Kitchen
A very useful environment that can be done under the stairs is the kitchen. Depending on the height of your ladder, you can install stove, refrigerator and many shelves under your ladder. Other elements that require more space, such as the sink, may be in another part of the room. So that the smell of frying does not reach the top floor, close a part of the stairs and give preference to materials such as cement, to prevent the smell from overcoming the wall.
More ideas to inspire
In addition to these options, there are a multitude of creative ideas you can use to leverage the space under the stairs. To do this, we have selected some images for you to look at, inspire and build the space that best suits your needs.
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