Skip to Content

20 Best Under Stair Storage Ideas to Keep Your Home Looking Neat

Did somebody say wine cellar?

By
under stair storage home officepinterest
EMILY FOLLOWILL

Country Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us?

When renovating your home, there are some spaces you might skip over, not realizing their hidden potential. At the top of that list are these genius under stair storage ideas that will give you the gift of space. You might not realize how important great staircase ideas can be until you see some clever uses and realize their potential. For instance, if you're lacking on space in your kitchen to store your cans and non-perishable food items, you can easily turn the room under the stairs into an area fit for all your pantry organization ideas. Or, you can install a playroom for your kids as a couple ideas in this list demonstrate.

You'll be surprised you never thought of all the possibilities this your staircase has to offer instead of just taking up room. There are also a few creative DIY bookshelf ideas that look beautiful in addition to being functional. You could also use these shelves to store kids' toys or just proudly display some of your collectibles. There are even some ideas for the furriest member of your household with a DIY doghouse and a roomy kennel. These small space decorating ideas are exactly what you need to achieve the maximum under the stair storage space.

1

Vintage Cabinet

under stair storage
DAVID TSAY

Tuck a beautiful cabinet under your stairs for a storage option that is as purposeful as it is gorgeous. An area rug and cozy armchair create a space you can lounge in as well.

SHOP THROW BLANKETS

2

Kitchen Pantry

under stair storage pantry
DAVID TSAY

Transform your staircase space into a quaint pantry, ideal for storing all your dry goods, baking ingredients, and more behind a sliding barn door.

SHOP WOOD SHELVES

3

Home Office

under stair storage home office
EMILY FOLLOWILL

No designated home office in your house? No problem. Turn the unused space under the stairs into a cozy home office.

SHOP DESK STORAGE

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
4

Hidden Playroom

under stair storage kids playroom
Sarah Elliott

Create a hidden alcove in a playroom by turning the space under the stairs into a secret room for your kids.

SHOP POLKA DOT WALLPAPER

5

Closet Door Painting

under stair storage painting
Douglas Friedman

Turn a closet under the stairs into an artistic opportunity by decking it out with a custom mural, or even chalkboard paint for some versatile art.

SHOP CHALKBOARD PAINT

6

Doghouse

Stairs, Property, House, Architecture, Home, Room, Wall, Building, Interior design, Handrail,
Bannister Custom Homes

Give your beloved pet a cozy place to hang out with this cute idea.

See more at Bannister Custom Homes.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
7

Playhouse

Room, Furniture, Interior design, House, Table, Building, Home, Architecture, Shelf, Plant,
Thrifty & Chic

Transform a basement corner into an imaginative place for kids to play.

See more at Thrifty & Chic.

8

Reading Nook

pinterestView full post on Pinterest

Fill it with plush pillows and a blanket, and you'll never want to leave.

9

Pet Kennel

Room, Furniture, Cabinetry, Hardwood, Shelf, Floor, Hearth, Wood, Hutch, House,
Ethan Abramson

Keep your pets out of trouble when they're at home alone with this neat space designed just for them.

See more at Ethan Abramson.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
10

Home Office

Furniture, Room, Shelf, Interior design, Shelving, Property, Cabinetry, Desk, Building, Wood flooring,
Sage Design Studio, Inc.

You don't need to give up a bedroom to have your own private home office.

See more at Sage Design Studio, Inc.

11

Bookshelves

Shelf, Stairs, Shelving, Room, Furniture, Bookcase, Interior design, Property, Ceiling, Home,
Level Building Projects

Showcase your collection of books, knick knacks, or antiques with this smart storage solution.

See more at Level Building Projects.

12

Pantry

If your kitchen cabinets don't offer enough room for your cookware and food storage needs, then consider this inventive idea.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
13

Wine Cellar

Shelf, Furniture, Wine bottle, Wall, Wine rack, Room, Bottle, Shelving, Tile, Interior design,

While many homeowners shell out a ton of money to install an expensive basement wine cellar, you can skip the hassle (and high cost) with this clever hack instead.

See more at Houzz.

14

Library

Perfect for bookworms, you'll feel delighted every time you walk by and see the shelves filled with your favorite reads.

15

Coat Closet

Make your entryway feel larger by eliminating the need for a bulky, protruding armoire and install a sleek coat closet under your stairs instead.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
16

Drawers

Stairs, Furniture, Drawer, Room, Wall, Chest of drawers, Home, Material property, Molding, Interior design,
Tom Stringer Design Partners

Use these extra compartments for whatever your family needs, like a place to store craft supplies, sports equipment, or kitchenware.

See more at Tom Stringer Design Partners.

17

Seating Area

Wood flooring, Laminate flooring, Living room, Floor, Room, Interior design, Hardwood, Furniture, Building, Property,
Buff Strickland

Take a cue from Joanna Gaines and use this spot to create a relaxing mini-library, just for you! Or if your home doesn't have a formal living room, you can also use it as an area to host guests and relax with friends.

See more from Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia House B&B.

18

Powder Room

Room, White, Floor, Property, Stairs, Interior design, Bathroom, Product, House, Building,
Courtesy of My Bespoke Room Ltd.

With just enough space for a sink and toilet, this nook easily transforms into a small bathroom.

See more at My Bespoke Room Ltd.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
19

Mudroom Storage

Installing cubbies, hooks, and shelves is the easiest way to upgrade this area into a storage unit, which is perfect for housing kids' jackets, school supplies, and sports equipment.

20

Wet Bar

Stairs, Room, Property, Interior design, Product, Furniture, Building, Cabinetry, Floor, Home,
Courtesy of Cortney Bishop

For the homeowner that loves to entertain, impress your guests with a bar nestled just beneath the stairs. It beats a simple bar cart any day!

See more at Cortney Bishop.

Headshot of Erin Cavoto
Erin Cavoto

Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Design Ideas

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below