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Awkward no more: that space under the stairs

Video: IKEA PLATSA white modular storage cabinets shown under a stairway with bench seat in a bright off white living room and dining room

Here are a few ways you can make use of some very valuable space.

We could all use a little more functional space in our homes. And sometimes you don’t see it when it’s right under your nose. Or stairs. 

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The staircase nook

Everyone needs some extra storage from time to time. An under-the-stairs space can be just the right spot, and with the right modular storage solution, it can be the perfect addition to your room.

The sort-of closet

Short on closet space? Make those stairs work double duty by mounting hooks to hang your outerwear. And the lower the hook, the easier it is for little ones to grab their own stuff. If you really want to maximise your wall storage, consider mounting a door front on hinges and add some hooks for shoes. Place a mirror behind it for quick outfit checks.

The office space

Perfectly sized storage items like baskets, trolleys and shelves can give you extra space for supplies and paperwork if you don’t have an office in your home. For a more seamless look, try keeping them all within the same colour scheme (we went with grey).

Made by
Interior designer: Emma Parkinson
Digital designer: Annie Svensson
Copy writer: Vanessa Algotsson
Photographer: Oskar Falck
Editor: Linda Harkell

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