Would you like to fit a small kitchen into the unused space beneath the stairs in your home or office?
The space beneath a staircase is one of the corners of a home that often goes unused. These under-stair spaces can be a particular challenge in duplex homes. Usually enclosed by cupboards for cleaning supplies, they actually have a very attractive architectural form. Although most often used for storage, they can accommodate more decorative and practical solutions, depending on their size and suitability.
Although the space beneath a staircase is generally used for storage, more decorative and practical solutions are possible, depending on its size and suitability.You could line the space with open shelves to create a bookcase. Display decorative objects alongside your books for a more attractive look. If there is enough room in front of the staircase, you could place an armchair in front of the bookcase to create a reading corner.Alternatively, use the space beneath the stairs for shoe storage. If there is sufficient height, you could also tuck a coat cupboard into this area. How about adding a built-in bench to create a play and reading corner for children? Enclosed shelving could turn it into a pantry. You could even fit a second kitchen for your home here, or use the space beneath your office stairs for a small kitchenette.
As there are few ready-made options for designing a small kitchen beneath the stairs, your first step is to find a reliable carpenter. Even a small kitchen needs to meet your storage, preparation and cooking needs. The corresponding appliances and fittings are a fridge, sink and hob. You will need to find compact versions of these in non-standard sizes.
First, draw up a plan for your kitchen and decide where each function will go. Then give your carpenter the dimensions of the appliances and fittings you have purchased in advance. This will avoid surprises during installation and ensure that every cupboard fits its space precisely.
The fewer items you keep in your small under-stairs kitchen, the more room you will have to use it. Keep things simple with tableware for no more than two or four people and two basic food preparation utensils.
