The kind of project that inspires one to declutter and organize without sacrificing any space on the floor. This project is especially great for small homes, door entrances, or generally for those who desire hidden storage with a custom-built look.
🧰 Materials You’ll Have to Gather:
Item Purpose
Plywood or MDF boards For drawer boxes and fronts
Heavy-duty drawer slides For smooth pull-out action
Measuring tape, level, pencil For accurate layout
Saw – circular or table cut wood
Drill + screws/nails For assembly and mounting
Drawer handles or pulls For easy access
Sandpaper + paint/stain finishing
Wood glue (optional) Added strength
Stud finder If you plan to attach support frames
📐 Step by Step: Build Your Under-Stair Storage Drawers
- Measure and Plan Your Drawers
Measure the height, depth, and width of the individual stair sections.
Plan for one drawer per stair or larger drawers that go across two steps.
Sketch out your design (even a rough drawing helps).
📏 Tip: Leave ½” clearance on each side for drawer slides.
- Build the Drawer Boxes
Cut your plywood panels for sides, base, back, and front.
Assemble them with screws/nails and wood glue.
Sand edges smooth.
🧰 Then put in dividers inside the drawers, for organizing shoes, tools, etc.
- Attach the Drawer Slides
Fix one half of the slide to the inner edges of the drawer, right to the ends of the sides.
Fix the other half to the frame of the stair or built support rails.
Check that the slides are leveled and aligned on both sides.
💡 Heavy-duty ball-bearing slides are best for larger drawers or heavier storage.
- Establish Drawer Fronts
Make matching faces that align with the angles of your stairs.
Attach them to the drawer boxes from the inside using screws.
Leave a small gap between each front (⅛” – ¼”) for movement.
- Lastly, Add some Handles and Finishing
Screw on drawer pulls or go handle-less for a seamless look.
Fill any holes or gaps with wood filler.
Paint or stain to match your stairway or make them pop with contrast colors.
🎨 Most popular: white for clean looks; wood-stained to warmth; black for drama.
Why You’ll Love It :
The hidden belongings are so convenient for your everyday and seasonal items. The only thing is that custom fit- made exactly as per the stair design.
Moreover, maximizes space for such tight hallways or any tiny homes. It built-in wow-factor that adds a touch of luxury and smartness.
Optional Add-Ons
Feature Description Silent and smooth Soft-close drawer slides
Locking mechanisms- for child-friendliness or security Label holders-for organizing categories
Motion sensor lights that travel Superfunctional at night
Show That Transformation! Turn your clutter corner into a Pinterest-pull out worthy system.
#LeInteriore and see jaws drop.