The space under the stairs, used properly
Under Stairs Storage in Fareham and Hampshire
The space under a staircase is awkward to use well. We build cupboards, drawers and pull out storage that fit it exactly.
We build under stairs storage in hallways of every shape, from a simple cupboard with proper shelving to a full run of drawers and pull out units.
Most under stairs spaces end up as a cupboard with a door, where things go in and are never seen again. Made-to-measure storage uses the full depth and the full height, right up into the sloping part.
We measure the space on site, including the angle of the stairs and any pipes or meters that live there. The storage is then built to fit around them.
Doors and drawer fronts can be made to match the hallway panelling or the stairs, so the storage reads as part of the joinery rather than an add-on.
What can go under the stairs
- Cupboards, drawers and pull out units
- Built to the angle of your stairs
- Made around meters, pipes and awkward corners
- Fronts matched to the hallway or staircase
Cupboards, drawers and pull out storage
A cupboard with shelves suits coats, shoes and the hoover. Drawers work better for the things you reach for every day, because you can see everything without kneeling in the doorway.
Pull out units run the full depth of the space on runners, so nothing gets lost at the back. They suit shoes, cleaning kit and sports bags.
See also: alcove and under stairs storage.
Wine racks and display storage
The under stairs space stays at a fairly even temperature, which makes it a good spot for a wine rack. We build racks and display shelving into the same run as the cupboards, with lighting if you want it.
Matching the staircase
If the staircase is being updated at the same time, the storage fronts can be made in the same style and painted together. That way the whole hallway reads as one job.
See also: staircase transformations, hallway panelling.
Ask about under stairs storage
Cupboards, drawers and pull out storage built to fit the space under your stairs.
Examples of our joinery
Under stairs storage questions
- How much does under stairs storage cost?
- It depends on how much of the space you want to use and whether it is cupboards, drawers or pull out units. We give a price once we have measured the space. Our alcove and under stairs storage guide explains the main costs.
- Can drawers be fitted under a sloping staircase?
- Yes. Drawers and pull out units are made to the angle of the stairs, so the full depth is used.
- What about the electricity meter under the stairs?
- We build around meters and pipes, with access panels where they are needed for reading or maintenance.
- Can the doors match the rest of the hallway?
- Yes. Fronts can be panelled and painted to match the hallway panelling or the staircase.
Under stairs storage across Hampshire
We measure the space on site before designing, because no two staircases are the same.
Where we work
Based in Hampshire since 2007 and working across the county.
Houses we work in
- Victorian and Edwardian terraces
- 1930s semis
- modern estate houses
- cottages with steep stairs
Worth reading first
- Alcove shelving and understairs storage: costs and layouts
How alcove shelving and understairs storage are actually built, what changes the price, and how to plan around meters, pipes and the stairs above.
- Hallway panelling ideas: narrow halls, stairs and hard wear
Heights for narrow halls, running panelling up the stairs, obstacles and durable finishes.
- How Much Does a Staircase Transformation Cost
A clear breakdown of what drives the price of a staircase transformation, from simple tread cladding through to a full spindle and handrail replacement.
Other storage we make
In short
Under stairs storage is built to the exact shape of the space, so the full depth and height get used instead of the front half.
Ask about under stairs storage
Send us a photo of the space under your stairs and tell us what you want to keep there.