Guides & ideas

Under-stairs storage guides for real UK hallways.

Straight answers on layouts, meters, shoes, coats and small halls — so you can plan with confidence.

Ideas · 7 min read

Under-stairs storage ideas that actually work in a UK hallway

The best under-stairs storage ideas use the full depth of the void, not just the front. Pull-out drawers bring the back of the space to you, a tall pull-out handles coats and the vacuum, and low shoe drawers sit under the shallowest part of the stair.

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Ideas · 5 min read

Hallway shoe storage ideas for busy family homes

The tidiest hallway shoe storage is hidden. Low pull-out drawers under the stairs hold a whole family's everyday shoes in the least usable part of the void, leaving the hall floor clear.

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Planning · 6 min read

Under-stairs storage with a gas meter, electric meter or fuse box

A meter or fuse box under the stairs does not stop you having fitted storage. The storage is designed around it, with a removable access panel or open section so readings, servicing and emergency access stay easy.

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Comparisons · 5 min read

Under-stairs cupboard vs pull-out drawers: which is better?

A cupboard is cheaper but you lose the back of the space. Pull-out drawers cost more but make the whole void usable and easy to reach, which is why most people who replace a cupboard choose drawers.

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Ideas · 6 min read

Small hallway ideas: how to make a narrow hall feel bigger

The fastest way to make a small hallway feel bigger is to clear the floor. Hide coats and shoes in fitted storage, then use light colours, a mirror and good lighting to open the space up.

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Planning · 5 min read

Can you fit storage under any stairs?

Almost every closed-in UK staircase can take fitted storage. Straight flights, stairs with a turn and landings all work; meters, radiators and existing cupboard walls are designed around or removed on the day.

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