Getting maximum of your space is essential when living in a small home, and a space under the stairs can be that space that can accommodate a mudroom, a closet, a powder room or even a kitchen! Adding a kitchen under the stairs or into it is a very cool idea, that will raise your design to the new level making it more customized. Here are some ideas to make an under stairs kitchen in the best way possible.

What Layout To Choose

Depending on space, the kitchen can be designed as a linear single wall of cabinets with all of the appliances fitting in, which is usually called galley kitchen. L-shaped kitchens are also fine if you have enough space for two rows of cabinets. If there is more space, an island can be added across, even an island on casters if your kitchen is more compact and needs to be moved to create space when not in use. a beautiful built-in kitchen integrated into the stairs, with a kitchen island and clear acrylic stools, pendant lamps

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How To Build In A Kitchen In The Staircase

A kitchen or its part can be built right inside the staircase but the construction should allow that, so probably this should be a foreseen solution. Such a staircase will show off built-in cabinets and drawers that can look just as sleek drawers or like usually kitchen cabinets, it depends on the design you have. Such an idea will make your kitchen look seamless and sleek and you will have enough storage space, while this unique staircase will be a bold design element in the space. a modern kitchen placed partly under the staircase, with built-in lights, black countertops is a smart and cool idea

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How To Build In A Kitchen Under The Staircase

Another way to go is to put some of the cabinets right under the stairs, and this is an easier, yet not such a seamless solution. If you didn’t intend to use this under the stairs space, you may add some cabinets under the stairs when everything is already designed. You will have to measure right and choose corresponding cabinets or appliances to match the space and the kitchen itself. Add additional light to this under the stairs space to make sure it will be comfortable to use it, and voila! Get inspired! a sleek white kitchen partly built into the staircase, with an architectural kitchen island and a pendant lamp

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