Trying to invent new spaces for storage? No worries, we found it for you! If you have a staircase at home, know that it’s one of the coolest spaces for storage and not only but it’s often overlooked. Just imagine: you can place a powder room, a closet, a laundry inside it and use the space inside, over and under it for storage. Today’s roundup is dedicated to perhaps the easiest way to take advantage of your stairs: storage over the staircase.
Shelves Over The Stairs
The first and most popular solution is placing shelves on the wall over the stairs. It’s quite easy as all you need to do is to make some measurements and order shelves accordingly. Sometimes you will have to reduce the shelf size or width not to prevent you from comfortable walking.
Advantages: such shelves are easy to hang, and anyone can do that.
Disadvantages: it might be difficult to find something matching and appropriate for your interior. The size of such shelves is very limited.
The whole wall over the stairs is covered with bookshelves, and the bookshelves are built under the stairs, too.
These bookshelves over the staircase are paired with white shelves that repeat the stairs line.
These airy shelves over the stairs are great for both storage and display.
This unique staircase shows off books right inside and corner shelves over it for more storage space.
Narrow bookshelves all over the stairs and on the landing turn the staircase into a library.
These wall-mounted shelves are a cohesive combo with the staircase itself.
These simple box shelves are installed right on the stairs and they perfectly match the tops of each step. (via 3housing).
This small storage shelf over the stairs allows to place some books and decor.
These open shelves show off textural wallpaper backing and LED lights hidden.
These lightweight shelves allow storage and add interest to the space thanks to their geometry.
The wall over the stairs is done with open shelves and cabinets, and a ladder allows getting all the necessary things.
The open shelves are paired with red backing to infuse the space with a bit of color.
Narrow box shelves over the stairs won't prevent you from walking and will offer storage space.
These box shelves over the stairs are used for kids' toys and books.
The whole space around the stairs is used for storage: shelves over and under them, cabinets inside the stairs.
These dark-stained shelves and dark and light stairs make up the contrast and create a bold look.
This storage unit is located over the stairs and every part of it is lit up.
Built-In Shelves Over The Stairs
If you foresaw that you will have a staircase, you may have made some niches, so you’ll be able to add shelves inside. You may also install some lights to illuminate each object.
Advantages: this is the most cohesive-looking option for any home.
Disadvantages: difficult to add if not pre-planned.
This staircase is a whole bookcase, there are shelves over the steps and some books inside, such an adorable way to create a reading nook!.
These built-in niche shelves over the staircase are a practical idea as storage space is never enough.
These built-in shelves over the stairs match the wall color and highlight the ceiling line.
These built-in niche shelves match the stairs as they are done with the same wood, and lights allow you find any book you need.
This elegant vintage space around the stairs is fully completed with books, which gives it even more sophistication.
This large light-stained shelving unit features built-in lights and steps and the whole unit looks very cohesive.
These black built-in niche shelves let the owners use a whole wall that would be otherwise neglected.
These built-in shelves perfectly match the stairs, and there are shelves on the side, too,.
These lit up niches over the stairs are perfect for books or some some pieces to display.
Shelves On The Stairs
If the staircase is big, you can place some shelves on and over it. Such a construction will be sturdier than shelves over the stairs and can hold much weight.
Advantages: you can add a drop zone at the entrance this way saving much space.
Disadvantages: not every staircase will allow placing a large shelving unit on it.
This banister shelf is a gorgeous solution to save some space where you never expected that.
These light-stained shelves are placed right on the stairs, which is a nice way to add storage to an existing staircase.
These box shelves are placed right on the stairs and they are a drop zone for a small entryway.
Installing shelves right on the stairs is a great solution as you get storage space and lights will let you not turn on any additional lights at night.
The built-in shelves over the stairs create a perfect combo with them and look very cohesive.
Installing bookshelves on the stairs will save you a lot of space and turn your staircase into a library. (via sognodesigngroup).
Orange box shelves placed right on the stairs and lit up with red lamps support the special style of the space and add color.
Shelves Next To The Stairs
You may add a vertical shelving unit between the stairs and the wall. Such an option is usually pre-planned just like building shelves in.
Advantages: you might have to reduce the space taken by the stairs.
Disadvantages: hard to make if not planned beforehand.
This is a creative way to style a reading nook: the bookcase is placed behind the staircase, and the books are on the steps, here you can sit and read.
These open shelves are installed right on the stairs and allow a lot of storage space without looking too bulky.
Reducing the stairs' width to squeeze bookshelves between them and the wall is a very good idea.
Though the staircase is quite narrow, a whole storage unit is placed next to it. (via b-vds).
Match the shelves with decor of the space around. Here white shelves merge with the white wall and look lightweight. (via dwell).
Banister Shelves
This is the most unusual idea but it’s totally worth it. Banister shelves let you store and display where you didn’t expect that. And on top the stairs such a piece will be also to the point.
Advantages: a unique place to store and display, a real space-savvy idea.
Disadvantages: objects in the banister can be thrown down by a pet or a child.
This shelf on top the stairs is a banister and a storage piece at the same time.
The banister is a unique shelving unit for books and decor, and it makes the space very personalized.
This sleek white shelving unit is placed on top the floor, at the end of the stairs, and it's a smart idea.
Shelving units around the stairs allow to store and display and separate the staircase.
Turn your banister into a display for various objects you like, and it will personalize the space a lot.
This stained shelving unit is placed on top the floor to divide the stairs and the rest of the space.
This modern space is infused with yellow, and the staircase with a bookcase is bright, too. (via thomaseth).
This banister includes storage units and shelves for books, notebooks, decor and even wine bottles.