Make better use of the space beneath your staircase with bespoke understairs storage designed around your home. At Hawthorn Joinery, we create made-to-measure pull-out drawers, cupboards, shoe storage, coat storage and hidden storage solutions that fit neatly into awkward spaces.
Every understairs storage project is built to suit your layout, whether you need everyday hallway storage, somewhere to organise shoes and coats, or a cleaner way to hide household clutter. We work throughout Stockport, South Manchester and Cheshire, creating practical fitted storage that looks like it belongs in your home.
Pull-out drawers are one of the most practical ways to use the deep space beneath a staircase. They allow you to access the full depth of the area without having to reach into the back of a cupboard. These are ideal for shoes, bags, coats, cleaning products, tools and general household storage. Each drawer unit is made to measure and designed around the size and shape of your staircase. Depending on the layout, we can create single pull-out drawers, double drawer units or a combination of drawers and cupboards.
Understairs cupboards are a simple and effective way to create hidden storage while keeping your hallway looking clean and tidy. They work well for larger items such as hoovers, coats, bags, sports equipment and household essentials. Cupboard doors can be designed in a shaker style, flush finish or more traditional look to suit your home. We can also work around meters, pipework and awkward angles to make the most of the available space.
A bespoke coat and cloak storage area can help keep busy hallways organised. This type of understairs storage can include hanging rails, coat hooks, shelving, shoe space and closed cupboards, depending on how you use the area. It’s a good option for family homes where coats, school bags and everyday items quickly build up near the front door. By designing the storage around your hallway, we can create a practical solution that keeps everything easy to reach but neatly tucked away.
Understairs shoe storage is ideal for keeping footwear organised and out of sight. Instead of loose shoes gathering in the hallway, custom shelving, pull-out racks or drawer units can be built to suit the number of shoes you need to store. This can be designed as part of a larger understairs storage system or as a dedicated shoe storage area. It’s especially useful in narrow hallways where floor space is limited and every bit of storage matters.
For a cleaner, more modern finish, hidden understairs storage can be designed with push-to-open doors, handleless fronts and seamless panel details. This helps the storage blend into the hallway rather than looking like a separate cupboard system. Hidden storage is ideal if you want a minimal look but still need practical space behind the doors. It can include cupboards, drawers, shelving or access panels, all designed to suit your staircase and the style of your home.
Every staircase is different, which is why off-the-shelf storage rarely makes the best use of the space. With bespoke understairs storage, each cupboard, drawer and panel is made to measure around the exact shape of your staircase.
This allows us to work around awkward angles, meters, pipework, skirting boards and uneven walls. Whether you want a simple cupboard, full-depth pull-out drawers or a complete hallway storage solution, the design is built around your home rather than forcing a standard unit into the space.
Take a look at some of our recent understairs storage projects completed throughout Stockport, South Manchester and Cheshire. Every staircase is different, which is why all of our storage solutions are designed and built to suit the available space and the individual requirements of each customer.
If you’re looking to make better use of the space under your stairs, get in touch today. We’re happy to discuss your ideas and provide a free quote for bespoke understairs storage.
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The cost depends on the size of the space, the type of storage and the finish you choose. Simple cupboards will usually cost less than full-depth pull-out drawers or more detailed fitted storage. The best way to get an accurate price is to send photos and rough measurements.
Yes, in most cases we can design the storage around meters, pipework and access points. These areas need to remain accessible, so we can include removable panels, cupboard doors or access sections where needed.
Yes, pull-out drawers are a popular option for understairs storage. They are ideal for making deep spaces easier to access and can be used for shoes, bags, tools, cleaning products and general household items.
Yes, understairs storage can be supplied unfinished, painted on site or professionally spray finished, depending on the look you want and your budget.
Most understairs storage installations take a few days, depending on the size and complexity of the design. Larger projects with drawers, multiple cupboards or spray-finished doors may take longer.
Yes. Many customers choose to combine a staircase renovation with bespoke understairs storage. We can design and build made-to-measure cupboards, drawers and storage solutions that complement the style of your newly renovated staircase while making better use of the available space.
We design and install bespoke understairs storage throughout Stockport, South Manchester and Cheshire. Whether you’re looking for pull-out drawers, hallway cupboards, shoe storage or a complete under-stair storage system, each project is made to measure and installed to suit your home.
We regularly work on understairs cabinets across Stockport, including Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Hazel Grove, Heald Green, Poynton and nearby areas.
Our understairs storage services are available throughout Cheshire, including Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Handforth, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Northwich, Middlewich, Sandbach and Nantwich.
We also work across South Manchester, including Didsbury, Chorlton, Sale and Altrincham, helping homeowners with storage solutions under their stairs
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