Using your Understairs Storage in Different Ways

Storage under your stairs is one of the best ways to keep your home organised and tidy. Whether it’s for stray pairs of shoes, DIY equipment, or simply a place to hang coats, there’s a seemingly infinite list of what understairs storage can be used for… and it’s this flexibility which makes understairs storage so great!  

The key to getting the most from your new understairs storage is first evaluating the layout of your space and how your family use it. If you find yourself always tripping over shoes during the busy early morning school runs… then it’s time to find a solution. Knowing where everything is in the morning means you can treat yourself to an extra 5 minutes in bed! Understairs storage can include shoe racks and coat pegs for bulky outerwear, eliminating the need for an additional free standing coat rack.

If your stairs are further away from your front door and would be tricky to use as efficient shoes/coats storage, consider how the understairs space could support your family in this part of the home. If the stairs are in the kitchen, how about creating a kitchen pantry? This can be used to reduce traffic in the kitchen, directing family members to a less visited part of the kitchen for snacks and treats while keeping cleaning products and other items in a separate space. Kitchen pantries, stocked with dry and canned food, can give you more room in the kitchen for fresh food or crockery—perfect for smaller kitchens where more storage is needed.

For DIY fans, your understairs space can be an organised alternative to a classic shed. By keeping your DIY equipment close to hand in an understairs storage space, you won’t need to hunt for any decorating tools and paints before beginning an exciting new project in your home.

What other ways would you use understairs storage? Let us know over on Instagram as we take a moment to experiment with this underused space!