Under Stair Storage Cabinets as Seen in Workbench Magazine: Functional Storage for a Funky Space

“Workbench Magazine”, now known as “My Home, My Style”, is full of great products, tips and info for woodworkers, but these under stair storage cabinets are the best idea I’ve seen in a long while. Few spaces are weirder and less usable than the area beneath the stairs, and so many of us miss the mark when attempting to make use of it. Please take a moment to gaze upon my better half’s half-ass solution to this common dilemma…  

Workbench/My Home has come through though, with these very functional and polished looking storage cabinets. Angled and nested to fit under the rake of the stairs, the cabinets utilize every possible bit of space. Not to mention, they’re on casters which allow them to roll out individually. Pull them out, grab what you need and tuck them back into place.

The finished, exposed side is clean, neat and hides what is generally a major eyesore. As you can see, the stairs pictured are closed riser, which is probably the most desirable design for this project. But, even with open risers — my God it’s still a brilliant and more aesthetically pleasing result!

Workbench/My Home offers a ton of free building plans in addition to the ones for these under stair cabinets — for everything from creative shelving ideas to outdoor furniture. (NOTE: some of the more complicated plans aren’t quite free.) You’ll also find woodworking forums and tool reviews, kits, tools and supplies, CDs and books.