Under our stairs is a deep, narrow closet that we recently updated.
Before:
Before:
I'd seen a picture from Country Living magazine where a closet just like ours had been turned into a pantry. They made the best use of the space with narrow shelves on the side and deep shelves at the back.
We didn't need a pantry, but we did need storage for cleaning supplies, paper towels, etc. So our under the stairs closet has become a utility closet.
After:
The narrow shelves at the side are perfect for cleaning supplies. The deep shelves at the back are perfect for bulky items like buckets and my shipping supplies.
Across from the shelves we added a light and hooks for hanging brooms and mops.
We used some flooring that was left over for the floor. When I'm not taking pictures for the blog the vacuum cleaner sits here.
Before I had all of these things scattered in different places throughout the house. It is great having everything all in one spot!
29 comments:
That is one.fabulous.closet. Nice!
I'm exploring shelving options for my den/guest room closets - can you share how your shelves are supported? Brackets? Cleats?
Thanks! Marie
Wow, I'm so proud of you!!! I would have thought Closet Maid shelves but these are so much nicer, better looking and appear to have been original to the house! Great selling point! BTW, love your site!
What a wonderful use of the space. LOVE it!
Jamie, oh my what a clever thing to do! Looks just great and so organized!
Nancy
That is a GREAT space. It's so bright and practical. Enjoy!
WOW!! This is FANTASTIC!!! Great job!!
Brilliant. I never would have thought of the skinny side shelves. Brilliant!
This is a really fantastic idea!! I'm so glad to have seen it since we're (hopefully) embarking on a laundry area/under the stairs redo soon!
Love what you have done. I have that exact same closet and it is always a challenge to maximize the space. Never thought of the shallow shelves, might just have to give it a try :0)
That looks so great! Pretty enough to leave the door open!!!!
wow! looks awesome! you did a great job getting some good use out of otherwise wasted space! If I had a closet like that, it would, unfortunately be a black hole of junk!
This looks so great! So bright and cheery in there. What a great use of space.
We actually did something really similar for a pantry, I love it so much. I don't know how I functioned without it. (http://newlywoodwards.blogspot.com/2009/01/big-kahoona-pantry-big-reveal.html)
What a transformation! I love it and am beyond jealous!!
Wonderful use of space. It lloks so tidy
Oh, that is awesome!! Great use of wasted space.
Elise
That looks fabulous! I have a big pantry, but I think I like yours better!
So jealous, that is such a fantastic use of space!! Love it!!
Wonderful job! It looks absolutely picture perfect!! Such functional use of space that also looks so amazing!
Oh my what an awesome space! Way to really used what could probably be an unused space. It looks really great and how awesome to have gained so much storage. I wish I had a little nook like that!
Oh now I have utility closet envy. That is such a well-organized, tidy space. It would almost make me want to clean. Well done!
Wow- I love that idea! It looks great! :) For the narrow shelves on the left- did you build them onto the existing wall seen in the 'before' picture, or did you tear out and build back in?
Great use of the space and what a great job. Makes me want to do some organizing!
I am so jealous - what a beautiful closet!
I am sooo jealous of this closet!!
How's your garden doing? I really need to post pics of what we're growing.
Nice!! Great use of space and so handy to have!
AMAZING!!!!!!
Great re-do
Love it.
I love how this turned out and you packed so much storage into such a small space! I'm going to include it in an upcoming DIY post and link back, if that's okay.
I found you on roomremix and I absolutely love what you did. I've saved the link so when we start our basement reno in January we can hopefully incorporate something similar. Way to go!
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