Thick trim around the opening gives the alcove a finished look. Amazing gallery of interior design and decorating ideas of under the stairs cabinets in denslibrariesoffices, bathrooms, laundrymudrooms, kitchens, entrancesfoyers, basements by elite interior designers page 1. I cut the height down of the 3 bookcase to match the height of the stair rail. It does not matter whether you live in a traditional or modern house, a mountain cottage, or even in a penthouse or loft apartment. Providing complete and uptodate coverage for nvq levels 2 and 3, this title has been revised and redesigned to provide an overview of recent changes to nvq specifications, as. At west hartford stairs and cabinets visit our showroom at 17 main st. Staircase landing bookcase design photos, ideas and inspiration. See more ideas about house design, stairs and bookcase stairs. Fortunately, the oftenneglected space beneath a staircase provides an ideal spot for drawers and cabinets. Understair space has gotten a bad rap thanks to books like harry potter, but it doesnt have to be a scary, dark abyss like the one the young wizard was.
Billy bookcases is one of a mid range ikea product. Below stairs and the sequel climbing the stairs are wonderful first person memoirs by a woman who worked in service to the wealthy upper crust of britain in the early part of the 20th century. Added shelves on the side make these stairs a totally uplifting experience. Attic rooms and areas under stairs often have crawlspace storage behind the walls. Never has a book caused such physical and emotiomal feelings from me.
That means most builtins will simply chop it up into a warren of small, hardtoaccess spaces. A stairway, staircase, stairwell, flight of stairs, or simply stairs, is a construction designed to bridge a large vertical distance by dividing it into smaller vertical distances, called steps. You can have the shelves and cubbies designed as extensions of the steps. The details of abuse are shocking and at times it was hard to read,but i had to finish.
Under the stairs cabinets design photos, ideas and inspiration. There was something about this house that stood out the first time i walked inside it wasnt the normal things that people might notice like a kitchen, bathroom or storage space it was the cupboard under the stairs that stood out for me. Could you explain how you made the vertical dividers and how you connected them to the shelves. Im interested in making some cabinets and shelving. Make a bookcase level with your staircase, making two seem like one. The good news is that you could diy to upgrade this billy bookcases and turn them into a great under the stair storage for your book and impress your guest see proof below via.
Handpicked recommendations to other books that have a similar writing style or theme to below stairs. The books were written in the late 1960s and are being given renewed life because they inspired the wildly popular downton abby and upstairs downstairs. This builtin cabinet under the staircase, designed by katy bell interiors. Basement bookcase for books under stairs ideas inspiration. While building a basic box is fairly easy, constructing a stylish piece that that will hold substantial weight takes some design savvy. I like these book shelves under stairs better that the builtins so often seen. Destroying books sounds like sin to me, but i could use the stairs as a extra. I bought a couple of small billy units but they were too high for the space and just didnt look right.
This stylish example of under stair storage, built by. A oneshot, summer before sixth year, tribute fic to the great authors of harry potter fanfiction who have gifted me with the love of a toosmall harry and for gifting this harry with someone who saw past the hero, past the gryffindor, to the small boy who never got out of his cupboard and gave him love enough to draw him out. We will show you some super creative under stairs storage ideas and you will see how this space can become a part of the interior design. These creative, innovative and artistic features make the most of a good book collection and the most of awkward spaces left unutilised. It looks great and is a fantastic use of the otherwise dead space. Since moving overseas wasnt even a thought until, well, until adam interviewed for a job overseas midmarch, we picked details we loved for each.
Showcase your collection of books, knick knacks, or antiques with this smart storage solution. What is a good reference book for cabinetmaking andor. Designs that prove staircases and bookshelves make a great duo. The boy in the cupboard under the stairs, a harry potter.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Bokhylle 27 painted stairs, stairs painted like books, wallpaper stairs. Building stairs just like this under our bed gives us that different, unique quality. The cupboard under the stairs this was a very good read. An area rug and cozy armchair create a space you can lounge in as well. This is my bookshelf, which you have access to at any time. Use a block frame to hide books beneath, as they line sturdy shelves your feet walk over. Custom under stair storage cabinets by miles enterprises decoist. Small kitchens that work well sometimes take some design ingenuity. If i ever live in a house with stairs this is happening. Complete doityourself systems for building shelves in living rooms, kitchens, closets, basements, garages, etc zegel, jon on. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This room looks like heaven to me id never want to leave the room. Goodreads members who liked a countess below stairs also liked.
But in some cases the staircase wall can be a space divider. At the moment its 65 in the top paid kindle books on amazon and 1st in horror this will be the 6th book from the knowles collection that i have read and again like the other titles, roger knowles describes the characters so efficiently. Tuck a beautiful cabinet under your stairs for a storage option that is as purposeful as it is gorgeous. The bookshelf staircase is a place where i, the wordsmith, can write shorts stories about many different people, in many different worlds. I built this awesome shoe storage cabinet and its the first piece in an entire. Find books like a countess below stairs from the worlds largest community of readers.
Put books within the stairs, as each level hides a few simply gorgeous reads. These home decorations and pieces of furniture are all inspired by the aesthetic of a book collection. Im looking for a good, illustrated guide to making cabinets andor other millwork e. Fitting it all in as if an intricate puzzle makes it oh. A boy trapped in hell by paul mason masons autobiography is a painful account of the abuse he suffered at the hands of his sadistic father. And the cabinets are angled at the top to closely match the slope of the stairs. Would you be able to fill the shelves with books or would it be too unstable. Each cabinet is divided up differently to maximize the space inside. A great way to get all the books out of the way and to make room for something else in the living room or office. Amazing gallery of interior design and decorating ideas of staircase landing bookcase in girls rooms, entrancesfoyers by elite interior designers page 1. See more ideas about under stairs, shelves and house design. Find books like below stairs from the worlds largest community of readers.
Top 70 best under stairs ideas storage designs next luxury. Build in open shelves for books under the stairs or make a stairs with boxes or drawers inside to place your books and other objects you like. What do you do when you have a vast library but nowhere to put it. The classic kitchen maids memoir that inspired upstairs. Fitting a kitchen in under the stairs introduces a whole new layer of complexity when laying out its functions. See more ideas about under stairs, house design and home. Super creative under stairs storage ideas shelves and. I was unable to sleep one night and had a blinding headache another time. The problem is that most understair cupboards are as deep as the stairs and have a small entrance door.
The cupboard under the stairs, a harry potter fanfic. Under stair storage for books from billy bookcases. I have basic carpentry experience but have never tackled a project like this before. Harry potter fans, heres what to do with that cupboard. Mason describes the horrific levels of abuse he suffered and the isolation that was deliberately inflicted upon him by his abuser. Here is a set of functional stairs that use the typically wasted space under the steps to store books. Complete doityourself systems for building shelves in living rooms, kitchens, closets, basements. Everyone needs more storage for books and other media. If you have enough space, create a real reading nook or library. These builtin shelves, which hold kids toys and books, are angled and graduated to fit neatly beneath the staircase.
I live in a 2 story house and there is a room below the stairs the door is on the left hand side below the staircase what is that room called. Most book lovers and collectors dream of having a home library to hold and display their beloved books. Books similar to a countess below stairs goodreads. The book is very well written and held my interest till the very end. Usually, staircase are built along an existing wall and so transforming that wall into a bookcase seems a natural idea. Not only did we love that house, we poured so much of ourselves into the remodeling. Newington ct, 860 9539151 about us at west hartford stairs and cabinets we believe that if. Building a stair shelves this is my very first video in youtube. White goods like the big fridge, washing machine and dryer are those sorts of things that dont really fit anywhere. Library bookshelves, bookcases, bookshelf plans, pile of books, dream library, mini library, home office, personal library, home. Dogearing the life out of the pages of these brilliant novels is anything but proper. What needs the coveted space with the most generous headroom. Building shelves under the staircase with storage youtube. Stairs may be straight, round, or may consist of two or more straight pieces connected at angles.
I love this design and would like to make something similar. Thats why building shelving is so popular among woodworkers, whether the project is a simple shelved builtin or a highstyle bookcase. Private office or supply cabinet, you deserve to enjoy every inch of your home and. Old books floor sticker, set of 9 floor decal, decor for stairs, removable colorful. Not sure what to do with the space under the stairs in your home. Books harry potter fans, heres what to do with that cupboard under the stairs its the new room of requirement. If you like cabinet under stairs, you might love these ideas. Look to nooks and crannies, like the open space underneath stairs, for extra storage. At the top of my stairs landing i had a little bit of space where i wanted to put a bookcase. See more ideas about book stairs, stairs and book staircase. Upstairs, downstairs, margaret powells classic memoir of her time in service, below stairs.
Creative under stairs storage ideas an efficient organization of the space. Sgantina under stairs billy bookshelves ikea hackers. Well last night i finished the most disturbing book i have ever read. A very nice and simple idea is to have a bookcase under the stairs. No matter the size of your space, you can create a custom office area that will feel like a. Whether its a friends personal home library or a small bookstore overflowing with old books, i always appreciate the aesthetic of a pile of stacked books. This librarian decorated the cupboard under her stairs to look like harry potter. I do not know what her later books are like but in this her first memoir she provides the stark reality of below stairs drudgery and the often inhumane expectations. Building a cupboard under the stairs can be a great solution to storage dilemas. I will never read anything like this again, but im glad i read it.
Expert advice from start to finish tauntons build like a pro. Cater to stylish home decor for book lovers with these sets of book hugging stairs and staircases. One way to go is to integrate it into some other piece of essential furniture element like adding it to a bookcase you already need anyway to connect the two floors of your cramped condo this stairsandbookcase design provides not only a useful storage space for a vast library of books but also makes your books easily. New playhouse door diy basement stairs ideas under stairs playhouse, room. I would like to give a few examples that sum up her thoughts, at least as i see them. If you arent finding the perfect product in the results for your current search for under stairs shelving, you can try searching again or using the department navigation on the top of the page. A drinks cabinet to the side works well in the corner. The layout may be different but the fact that bookshelves and stairs work well together remains unchanged. It was still a cupboard, though, one of many hidden within the halls of hogwarts. This storage system makes efficient use of the space under the stairs thanks to its uniquely designed cabinets. Harry potter fans are in for a magical treat as 4 privet drive the home of harrys uncle vernon, aunt petunia and cousin dudley dursley in the famous films has gone up for sale the. Goodreads members who liked below stairs also liked.
Create bookcases and shelving underneath, behind, around and within stairs with these fifty nifty. This stylish example of under stair storage, built by ben herzog architect, offers a. Expert advice from start to finish tauntons build like a pro schmidt, udo on. See more ideas about under stairs, stair storage and staircase storage. A scrolltop desk stood in the opposite corner, stacked with rolls of parchments, quills, inks, and books. The cupboard under the stairs the boy that lived in hell. This librarian decorated the cupboard under her stairs to.