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Could every stair be used as a storage drawer.

12 years ago
Since there isn't a front support for the stair how does the design keep the middle of the stair from bowing down over time. I love this idea by the way!
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  • 12 years ago
    不知道你们看的懂不?我是来看看的
  • 12 years ago
    What a great idea, the perfect place to store your shoes
  • 12 years ago
    Outstanding!! Brilliant!! I want it!! Architecturally aesthetic design idea of the year, in my opinion... With so many people downsizing, "de-cluttering," eliminating walls in favor of an open-concept design and "just because," everybody everywhere needs every square inch of storage they can squeeze out of their home. If it takes up a footprint, I like it to provide convenient storage. As an example, I design my window-seats with touch-to-open, no-hardware drawers, instead of deep wells beneath the seat that eventually become a dark abyss filled with everything they forgot they had. I can foresee a serious caveat with this stair/riser drawer storage concept however: Safety! The drawers would need a mechanism to assure they don't pop open, causing people to fall down the stairs. Even a fraction of an inch could spell disaster. I'm assuming this has been addressed. If so, would you please explain how?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    As it turns out, the draws get used just like your top cutlery draw in the kitchen, it always get closed as you need use the kitchen bench. To go upstairs you need to close the draw, so it gets closed straight away. They have a soft close mechanism so you can push it with your foot if you like and it won't slam. I have 2 small kids and never had a problem. Thanks for you kind words too ;)
  • 12 years ago
    Zugai, not all we Aussies are extremely dense!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    This is absolutely ingenious! Amazing and totally practical.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Absolutely ingenious - !
  • 12 years ago
    How do the drawers keep from opening when using the stairs?
  • 12 years ago
    The art of convenience,love it
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I have seen this used in steps to an upper bunk bed but not in regular stairs. I really like the idea conceptually, but, as another person noted, I am concerned about safety, especially when egressing in an emergency. I would suggest an auto-close mechanism and possibly an alarm if something blocked the closure.
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  • 12 years ago
    My mind just blew up! Like this idea.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I also. It's a great concept and very workable logistically and aesthetically. I love this concept.
  • 12 years ago
    I've followed this post for awhile now and thought an auto-close rail set up would work well for safety and convenience also.
  • 12 years ago
    Awesome idea, keep the silver there for safe keeping
  • 11 years ago
    This a the best idea!! Love it
  • 10 years ago

    How much would it cost to do this?