“Leigh did an absolutely fantastic job with our under stairs storage. The attention to detail is incredible - every drawer glides smoothly and the finish is flawless. He worked around our gas meter with no issues at all. Highly recommend!”
Under Stairs Storage Ideas: Drawers, Cupboards & Shoe Storage
The space under the stairs is easy to waste. Here are the ways we turn it into drawers, cupboards and shelving that follow the slope of your staircase exactly.
Ideas That Work with the Shape of Your Stairs
Under stairs space is awkward by nature: tall at one end, barely knee-high at the other, and often home to a gas or electric meter. Shop-bought furniture never quite fits it, which is why so much of it ends up as a dumping ground behind a single door.
Bespoke under stairs storage is built to the line of your staircase, so every part of the triangle is used. The tall end suits coats and long items, the middle takes deep pull-out drawers, and the low end becomes a cupboard for shoes or the things you only reach for now and then.
The ideas below are all things we design and build, and they can be combined along the length of the staircase.
Six Under Stairs Storage Ideas
Mix and match them to suit how your household uses the hallway.
Pull-Out Drawers
Full-depth drawers that glide out on soft-close runners, bringing everything at the back within reach. The best answer to deep, narrow space that a cupboard would leave half-used.
Cupboards with Shelving
Doors that follow the slope of the stairs, with shelves inside set at the heights you need. Well suited to the vacuum cleaner, ironing board and bulkier household items.
Shoe Storage
Dedicated drawers or shelves for shoes keep the hallway floor clear. Placed at the low end of the stairs, they use space that is too short for much else.
Coat Storage
The tall end of the under stairs space has the height for hanging coats, with room below for bags and boots.
A Home Office Nook
Where the hallway allows, the under stairs space can be fitted out as a compact desk area with shelving, giving you somewhere to work without giving up a room.
Storage Around Meters
Gas and electric meters under the stairs are no obstacle. We design the storage around them so they stay accessible.
Built into Every Design
Whichever ideas you choose, your under stairs storage comes with
Made to the exact line of your staircase
Push-to-open, handleless or traditional handles
Soft-close hinges and drawer runners
Gloss, matte or satin finishes
Your choice of colour
Integration around gas and electric meters
Internal lighting options
Any mix of drawers, cupboards and shelving
Our Work
Real under stairs storage projects for inspiration
Choosing the Right Idea for Your Hallway
The best layout depends on your staircase and your routine. These choices make the difference.
Door and Drawer Style
Choose push-to-open fronts for a completely flush look, a handleless design, or traditional handles to suit a more classic hallway.
Finish and Colour
Fronts come in gloss, matte or satin. White, cream and grey blend into the staircase, while a bolder colour turns the storage into a feature.
Four Simple Measurements
To quote, we ask for the distance from the newel post to the wall, the highest point, the lowest point and the depth under the stairs. Our quote form explains each one.
Gas and Electric Meters
Tell us if either meter is under the stairs. It changes the layout, not whether the job can be done.
How You Use the Hallway
A busy family hallway needs shoes and coats within reach; a quieter one might prioritise hidden long-term storage. The layout follows your routine.
Lighting
Internal lighting makes deep cupboards and drawers far easier to use, and is available as an option.
How to Get Your Under Stairs Storage
From a few measurements to a finished hallway.
1
Measure and Photograph
Take the four measurements in our quote form and add a few photos of the staircase. It only takes a couple of minutes.
2
Get Your Quote
You will hear back within 24 hours with a detailed, no-obligation quotation. We can arrange a free site visit if the space needs a closer look.
3
Settle the Layout
Agree with Leigh which mix of drawers, cupboards and shelving goes where, along with the style, finish and colour.
4
Made and Installed
Your storage is built to the measurements of your staircase and fitted by Leigh, with the hallway left clean.
Under Stairs Storage Ideas: Your Questions Answered
Are drawers or cupboards better under the stairs?
It depends on the depth. Pull-out drawers suit deep, narrow sections because they bring the contents out to you. Cupboards with shelves suit the tall end and bulky items. Many designs use both.
Can you build storage around a gas or electric meter?
Yes. Integration around gas and electric meters is a standard part of our under stairs service. Tell us which meters you have when you enquire.
What measurements do you need for a quote?
Four: newel post to wall, the highest point, the lowest point, and how far the space extends under the stairs. Approximate figures are fine at the quote stage.
Can the storage match my existing hallway?
Yes. You choose the style (push-to-open, handleless or traditional handles), the finish (gloss, matte or satin) and the colour, so it sits naturally with your staircase and décor.
How much does under stairs storage cost?
Prices depend on the size of the space, the number of drawers and the finish, so each project is quoted individually. Quotes are free and without obligation.
Customer Reviews
Real reviews from homeowners across South Wales
“Really impressed with the quality of workmanship. Leigh built us some beautiful under stairs cupboards with soft-close drawers. The handleless design looks so sleek and modern. Great communication throughout.”
“Our new media wall has completely transformed our living room. The LED lighting creates such a lovely atmosphere, and the electric fireplace was fitted perfectly. Leigh was professional from start to finish.”
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Areas We Serve
Under Stairs Storage Ideas available across South Wales
Found an Idea You Like?
Send us your staircase measurements and we'll provide a free, no-obligation quote for your under stairs storage.
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