When it comes to furnishing a new home, opting for items that can serve more than just one purpose is key, which is why these multifunctional staircases are ideal for homeowners looking to save some space with decor.
While traditionally staircases were simply used as structural aids to help people ascend or descend from one floor to another, modern day designers have creatively transformed these practical furnishings to incorporate other more useful purposes. Allowing homeowners the capability to also provide such aspects as storage space and seating options, these multifunctional staircase designs will surely have visitors to your home pleasantly surprised as to how you've used your space.
From asymmetrical staircase bookcases to convertible chair shelves and ascending stools, these multifunctional staircases will definitely help save space with their convenient designs.
16 Multifunctional Staircases
From Step-Concealed Storage to Staircase Seating Systems:
Tana Makmanee — Oct 18, 2013 — Art & Design
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Asymmetrically Staircased Bookcases
The Tolbiac Plays Around with Dimensions to Create Ambience
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Suspended Staircase Bedrooms
Ascending Retreat Expresses the Possibilities of Close-Packed Spaces
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Stepladder Drawers
Climb the Staircase Storage Solution and Save Space with Ease
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Tiny Transformative Apartments
Christian Schallert Redesigns His Home on a Daily Basis
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Staircase Storage
These Unicraft Joinery Step Drawers Offer a Convenient Place to Store Things
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Staircase Seating Systems
Steps by Geof Ramsay Reconsiders the Use of the Structural Element
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Multipurpose Ladder Ledges
Tilt by SmithMatthias Climbs High in Accommodating Many Applications
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Staircase-Inspired Shelving
The Juliette Wall Shelf by Jean-Marc Gady is Playfully Minimalist
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Library-Like Stairwells
The Bookcase Staircase is Great for Small Spaces
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Step-Concealed Storage
These Tansu Chest Stairs Reveal a Clever Use of Every Nook and Cranny
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Ascending Stools
Take a Climb or Sit Back and Relax in the Step Ladder Chair
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Aztec Snake Bookcase
Quetza
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Pressure-Sensitive Staircases
Edo Kriegsmann Creates DIY Automatic LED Stair Lighting
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Ascending Stair Surfaces
The Mezzanino Coffee Table Takes Several Steps Towards Playful Design
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Convertible Chair Shelves
Power Chair
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Awesome Ascending Furniture
DMY Presents 'Lift Tables' by Mark Braun
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