Putting in a cupboard under my stairs......

Raiser

A friend pointed out recently that even though we have an understairs toilet in our house, there is still [hopefully] a lot of unused space under the stairs.

Seemingly this is becoming a popular weekend project and can become a handy new storage space in your home & living in a cramped 3 bed semi-detached there is a serious lack of space - ie. I don't even have a convenient place for the bloody Hoover.....:(

- I was wondering if anyone has ever done this & was basically looking for advice on maximising the space gained, what sort of door to fit & whether this door can be made very discreet/hidden etc. etc.

I have an understairs toilet as I mentioned but I don't think there is much accompanying junk in there - one water pipe servicing the toilet cistern. Basically any suggestions in advance of cutting into that Plasterboard with my trusty hole saw would be welcome

See below for some photos on the type of thing at hand....just various images from Google image BTW....


http://img88.imageshack.us/my.php?image=doorib3.jpg

http://img315.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fulldoorandhandleif5.jpg

http://img431.imageshack.us/my.php?image=drawerssr8.jpg

Neverends

I like the picture there with the pull out drawers - that would be a very efficient place to store shoes etc, you'd have to get them custom made to be deep enough though I suppose. Interested in ideas for this too.

Cmar-Ireland

I have seen this done where the door is fitted flush with a push to open/close magnetic catch. Very neat looking. If the space is only going to be used for hoover , shoes etc then you could line the space inside with cheap ply.

Raiser

Hey Folks - thanks for the replies - am going to try put in a flush fit door - will go to B&Q et al and see what catches/handles are available......

dools

Raiser,

Did you ever do this? How did it go?

D