A patterned tile backsplash defines the space in the open-plan room, turning it into a functional focal point.

It also provides easy access to books and desk supplies.

The desk fills the space and includes built-in storage cabinets and drawers to keep clutter at bay.

under stairs storage ideas

Laura Brophy Interiors

The backlighting turns the storage space into afeature wall.

Concentrating storage in one main area creates an airy, uncluttered feel in the open-plan room.

Behind one door is a laundry sink, built-in shelving, and a tile backsplash.

under stair bookcase

Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Photo byReid Rolls

Astacked washer dryercombo is hidden behind an adjacent door to maximize every inch of under-stair space.

This solution would work for renters or those who want to save their renovation budget for other projects.

Style a Mini Mudroom

Maite Granda

Turn your under-stair space into a mini mudroom.

under-stair coat closet

Design byCalimia Home/ Photo by Jeanne Canto

Hide the Closet Door

Obscure the door to an under-stair closet with decorative wood slats.

Add storage with a wall niche or under-seat storage.

Try a Standalone Dresser

Brexton Cole Interiors

Add easy storage under the stairs with a standalone dresser.

under-stair kitchen cabinets

Fantastic Frank

Brexton Cole Interiors chose a half-moon shape that is less bulky and recedes into the space.

Add Some Storage Baskets

White Sands Design Build

Use woven baskets to add storage beneath the stairs.

How do you maximize storage space under the stairs?

under-stair storage ideas

John McClain Design/ Photo by Stephen Allen

What can you do with space under the basement steps?

Think of the triangular space under the basement steps as another storage space in your cellar.

How much does it cost to add storage space under the stairs?

under-stair loft bed storage

Fantastic Frank

How Much Does It Cost to Build or Replace a Staircase?Angi.

under stair dog bed

Design byCrisp Architects/ Photo by Rob Karosis

under-stair home bar

Envi Interior Design/ Photo byAudrey Hall

under stair pantry storage ideas

Laura Brophy Interiors

under-stairs home office

Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer

under stair wine storage ideas

Laura Brophy Interiors

under stair wardrobe

Design byLeymarie Gourdon Architectes/ Photo byBCDF Studio

hidden under-stair storage

Sissy + Marley Interior Design/ Photo byMarco Ricca Studio

under-stair coat closet

Thistlewood Farms

small under-stair utility closet ideas

Thistlewood Farms

under-stair laundry room

Design byIssy & H Creative/ Photo byTealily

under stair bar

Laura Brophy Interiors

under-stair toy storage

Design byMaestri Studio/ Photo by Jenifer McNeil Baker

under-stair closet

Brophy Interiors

under-stairs powder room

Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Photo byMax Kim-bee

under-stair dog cage

Kate Marker Interiors

under-stair mudroom

Maite Granda

under-stair niche

Design byKate Marker Interiors/ Photo byMargaret Rajic

under-stairs closet with hidden closet door

Maite Granda

staircase with built-in storage bench

Design byHoedemaker Pfeiffer/ Photo byHaris Kenjar

under stairs reading nook with storage nook

Erin Williamson Design

under-stairs storage dresser

Brexton Cole Interiors

under-stair storage basket ideas

White Sands Design Build