View full image ↗Keep the staircase clear
Look at the space beside and beneath the stairs while keeping the staircase itself clear. One straight staircase with evenly spaced steps. Avoid storage drawers opening into the route you walk.
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Use the space beneath the steps
Use shallow side cupboards for shoes, deeper shelves for baskets and a taller side door only where there is suitable headroom. Keep the storage useful by grouping what you actually need near the entrance.
For more storage and styling ideas, see our organised kitchen cupboards guide.
Compare simple and fitted storage
Try freestanding storage in a suitable location before considering fitted joinery. A local joiner can assess the actual staircase and provide measurements and a quote. An inspiration image is not a construction plan.
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