40 under stairs storage space and shelf ideas to maximize your interiors in style

One of the things at an absolute premium in cities and towns across the planet today is ‘space’. With the world seemingly becoming more and more congested and growth opportunities only presenting themselves in a vertical fashion, rather than horizontal, utilizing the available space to the hilt seems like an absolute must. When it comes to contemporary homes and fashionable interiors, designers and architects are pulling out all stops to ensure that every inch is used in the appropriate fashion.

Extravagant-shelf-space-under-the-stairway — Extravagant shelf space under the stairway

Storage spaces and stunning shelves under staircases are no longer an exception as home owners are starting to realize that all that room cannot simply be wasted. Here are 40 such ideas which come in varied shapes, sizes, forms and color schemes that will hopefully inspire you to renovate and incorporate similar features in your own home —

Spiral-staircase-with-ample-storage-space-underneath — Spiral staircase with ample storage space underneath

by Glenn Gissler Design

Abundant shelf space to hide away the excess

Ample-shelf-space-under-a-modern-staircase — Ample shelf space under a modern staircase

by Stonebreaker Builders & Remodelers

Appealing-modern-staircase-in-white-with-beautifully-integrated-shelves — Appealing modern staircase in white with beautifully integrated shelves

Artistic-stair-shelves-add-beauty-to-the-living-room — Artistic stair shelves add beauty to the living room

Beautiful-book-shelf-that-matches-the-design-of-the-stairs — Beautiful book shelf that matches the design of the stairs

Cleanly-designed-bookcase-under-the-stairs — Cleanly designed bookcase under the stairs

by Handwerk Interiors

Compact-stairs-with-classy-shelf-space — Compact stairs with classy shelf space

Custom-staircase-with-illuminated-modern-shelves — Custom staircase with illuminated modern shelves

by Fiorella Design

Compact-white-cabinets-under-stairs — Compact white cabinets under stairs

Contemporary-staircase-with-minimalist-book-shelves-in-all-white — Contemporary staircase with minimalist book shelves in all-white

Ergonomic and Sleek

Having a storage space or few shelves under the stairway does not necessarily mean that you need to go out of your way to hide them. As the designs here showcase, you can in fact proudly parade them and display your prized possessions and art collection here. By incorporating shelves in different forms, not only can one just utilize this space, but also light it up beautifully to ensure it does not seem like a dull and neglected corner.

Decorative-shelf-under-creative-wooden-stairs — Decorative shelf under creative wooden stairs

Diversly-decorated-shelves-hidden-away-by-the-stairs — Diversely decorated shelves hidden away by the stairs

Elegant-shelf-space-designed-parallel-to-the-stairs — Elegant shelf space designed parallel to the stairs

Ergonomic-staircase-storage — Ergonomic staircase storage

by Lipa – Wood & Stone Work

Exquisite-wine-storage-unit-under-the-stairs — Exquisite wine storage unit under the stairs

by Rightwise

Fashionable-shelves-under-stairs-showcase-well-defined-lines — Fashionable shelves under stairs showcase well defined lines

Futuristic-stairway-in-steel-gray-with-polished-shelves — Futuristic stairway in steel gray with polished shelves

Giant-shelf-space-under-the-stairs — Giant shelf space under the stairs

Gorgeous-staircase-with-sleek-and-flowing-shelves-underneath — Gorgeous staircase with sleek and flowing shelves underneath

Huge-hidden-storage-shelf-under-sleek-modern-stairs — Huge hidden storage shelf under sleek modern stairs

Innovative-wooden-stiars-sport-innate-storage-shelves — Innovative wooden stairs sport innate storage shelves

Large-storage-shelf-space-under-modern-metallic-stairs — Large storage shelf space under modern metallic stairs

Thinking out-of-the-box!

The best way to incorporate shelf space under the staircase at your own home is by thinking creatively and coming up with a solution that is custom-fit for your own house. There is no ‘one fit all’ solution here and depending on the materials you have used, the location of the stairs, surrounding furnishings and the space available, there are endless possibilities. From the modern to the minimalist, classic to eclectic, improvise to achieve perfect results