Does anyone know how I could do this

Alana miller
by Alana miller
Does anyone know how I could do this to my steps. I need step by step directions lol!!!
  9 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Nov 04, 2015
    I just found this maybe this will help. diycozyhome.com/secret-storage-under-the=stairs
  • Z Z on Nov 04, 2015
    Alana, I would need more views of your own stairway, particularly underneath as shown in the inspiration picture to see if it's possible.
  • Barb Barb on Nov 04, 2015
    Are you thinking of putting in drawers? How will you get down if you are upstairs and the drawer is open. I don't know if that is what you were planning but keep it in mind if you are. I am sure there are other ways to do it.
    • Z Z on Nov 04, 2015
      @Barb she's wanting to have the floor of the landing open like a chest with a hinge as shown in the first picture.
  • Marion Nesbitt Marion Nesbitt on Nov 04, 2015
    There is potential, but am not sure how safe it would be for traffic with the necessary hinges, etc. to open it. Guess I would build a strong rim underneath to hold the "platform" Suppose you could lever it open with a really large screwdriver to avoid hinges/ mechanism for pulling the platform up. You could close the area under the stairs for storage - easier and safer. I had enough width, height, etc. to install a small half bath in my house using this space.
  • Barb Barb on Nov 05, 2015
    Thanks Becky. I thought the picture was of her steps.
    • Z Z on Nov 05, 2015
      @You're welcome Barb. The second picture is of her own stairway.
  • Tatjana Lijić Tatjana Lijić on Nov 05, 2015
    I believe you have to put some sturdy frame and than place the top made of some resistant wood...something like Marion Nesbitt said..would love to do something like this in my house but sadly my stairs are made of concrete base :(
  • Ted Mullen Ted Mullen on Nov 05, 2015
    MAKEBIG DRAWER WITH FIRST 2 STEPS ATTACHED TO DRAWER make draw add 2 wheels to the back end. allow room at face to life up steps to clear. or over lap drawer face to do the same thing. fit steps to set on floor. just go at one step at a time.draw a pic for your measurements
  • Lynne Krywulycz Lynne Krywulycz on Nov 10, 2015
    Look at sites for 'little houses' these have great storage areas using stairs. Good luck.
  • Ted Mullen Ted Mullen on Nov 11, 2015
    MAKEBIG DRAWER WITH FIRST 2 STEPS ATTACHED TO DRAWER make draw add 2 wheels to the back end. allow room at face to life up steps to clear. or over lap drawer face to do the same thing. fit steps to set on floor. just go at one step at a time.draw a pic for your measurements