by Lipa - Wood & Stone Work
Toronto, ON, CA M6R 2K3 · 58 photos
Under-stair storage
http://www.lipa.ca

Main floor of the house had no storage space. Client wanted to use the space under the main staircase. This picture shows all the storage compartments, large coat rack, middle section with 3 drawers and small shoe drawer. The left side of the built-in is capped with a bookcase.
Photography by Lucas Oleniuk.

 
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nena8065 wrote:
Can this be done to any type of stairs? - If so how much would something like this cost? I am very interested in getting this done »
· Comment · 10 months ago
Lipa - Wood & Stone Work The price really depends on few different things. Is the space already open or does it require mayor reframing and dry walling? The space under this staircase was already open and there was nothing in the way of the installation. Another thing that will effect the price is the materials used for construction. Cases and drawers can be made out of particle board or plywood. For the doors I would recommend going with plywood, bamboo ply or solid wood. For proper raised panel doors wood is the only option. Because these kind of built ins are always custom, design and plan drafting needs to be added as well. Depending on all these factors the price can range from $4500 to upward of $10000.
10 months ago · ·
nena8065 Thank you for all your responses, they have been very helpful. Can't wait to get this project started.
10 months ago · ·
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davebass wrote:
How do I do this? - Would like to know where you can get rails to hold a substantial suspended weight for pull out, understair storage. Had the same idea but can't find a rail to hold the weight. »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Lipa - Wood & Stone Work I used 100-200 lbs full extension drawer slides that I purchased at www.leevalley.com.
http://www.leevalley.com/en/hardware/page.aspx?p=43616&cat=3,43614&ap=1

The largest pull out with coats has 4 200 lbs slides. The cabinet is fastened to the framing under the stairs.
12 months ago ·
davebass Thanks for your response and sorry for not replying sooner. Can now progress with project. Thanks again!
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