Under-Stair Storage in a Light-Filled Duplex

The staircase gives this duplex its most distinctive storage shape. Warm-grey cabinets step down beneath the timber-and-glass stair, following the changing height instead of leaving the void empty. Their position by the circulation route makes the under-stair elevation part of the arrival sequence.

The pale-grey kitchen uses a different geometry: cabinets wrap three sides in a U, with dark ovens in the tall run and a pass-through serving counter toward the dining room. On the dining side, black-framed glass doors place ceramics and tableware on display. These photographed rooms show both closed and visible storage along the shared floor.

Upstairs, corridor wardrobes lead to a walk-in closet with matte-white fronts. A tall bookcase and low media cabinets occupy the loft area.

When planning storage below a staircase, measure the profile at more than one point and decide what can actually be reached at the lowest end. Access to any services beneath the stair should remain possible; door openings must also be checked against the walking route. This home's fitted elevation is an example of using the void, while the final mix of deep cupboards, drawers or open shelves depends on the stair and the household's contents.

For under stairs storage, this duplex uses 304 stainless steel cabinet bodies behind angled fronts; doors and finishes are specified separately from that body construction.