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The gap under the stairs is an area that people often look for solutions to fill this space, whether out of a pure need to fill the empty space, or with the intention of taking advantage of space. The space under the stairs is rarely used as this is usually limited in height, devoid of natural light cabin which is difficult to find a good use for. However, this place has some potential. There is the possibility of carrying out the Home Office under the stairs.
Home Office under the Stairs
Solutions for the Understairs Gap
One possibility, for those who don’t consider theories like feng shui to better understand; it could be the use of this space to create an office, either for work or study purposes. Because as it is usually a small area and the fact that a home office requires few elements for its constitution (table, comfortable chair, computer, storage area, such as shelves, niches or drawers for documents and books, lighting, all the necessary equipment) , ends up becoming a very attractive solution for many people.
The proposal to organize a small office under the stairs becomes an option for those who need to work from home but do not have much extra space. Because in most cases, the space under the stairs is a small space where you have no circulation. So a home office fits perfectly.
When choosing lighting, prefer table lamps, sconces or recessed lighting, if possible. Avoid using light fixtures that take up a lot of space. Remember: in this space the use of each space you have is fundamental.
Home Office Decoration
The small home office decoration is up to you: photos, flowers, paintings, vases, plants, in short, the possibilities are many and the limit is your imagination.
Below are images taken from the internet to help you decorate and design your home office. The office under the stairs in the image below is very special and you can notice that it is made with simple elements, without much sophistication, but that together and well organized form a charming and functional space. The baskets beside the table create a support table and storage area.
On the wall is a blackboard that allows notes and reminders for the most forgotten. The curtain creates another storage area that allows you to store accessories, folders, or simply hide the mess.
The rug may seem unnecessary, but it ends up having a function besides being decorative, it helps to delimit the work area. Undoubtedly a charming decor full of character. The home office image below follows the previous style. My suggestion for the example below is to use a smaller lamp, which takes up less space, since the table is small, and also a lamp that has a better directional focus that does not interfere with your well-being.
One possibility, since there are shelves, is the use of built-in lighting, such as those hoses, which would be attached to the bottom of the shelf and with that there would be better lighting in this space. This image shows the recessed lighting at the bottom of the cabinet. This is really a very well planned space, with excellent use of all corners.
For those people who are not claustrophobic, this can be a good home office option. A space that is well reserved, well lit and as you can see the use of white helps make it brighter. I don’t know if there is a port in that case. But if there is space, you could use a sliding door and when that space is not in use, it could be closed off, keeping the office reserved, away from prying eyes.
Comparing the various images above, you can see that offices under the stairs with good lighting and light colors have a more pleasant and well-being feeling than those with dim lighting and furniture, walls or objects in dark tones. If you haven’t noticed this, go back to looking at the images and try to observe it. They are fundamental criteria for you to build your office under the stairs, so that you can use it and feel good, since you and/or your family members spent a few hours a day in this space.
