Help with Wine area under stairs
Eric Tsang
3 years ago
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Eric Tsang
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoRelated Discussions
Does a full integrated under counter wine fridge exist?
Comments (7)If by fully integrated you mean accepts a door panel overlay and can be located so that this panel is in the same plane as nearby cabinet door panels, then the Perlick Signature series meets the definition. If fully integrated extends to having the toe-kick area paneled also, then it fails because that is where the refrigeration exchanges air. There may also be requirements on space at the back that increase the counter depth -- I don't recall as I usually add counter-depth space anyway for other reasons. kas...See MoreEmpty cavern under stairs - Convert to usable space?
Comments (3)You might also hinge those shelves, after you've put the casters on; I think that would make it easier to roll them around. Basically, anywhere you can find info about framing out the space under the stairs, even if it's for a closet, (installing a header, etc.), could help you frame the opening w/ a door frame. Then, all you need to do is make a bookcase to the space that's left. Put a wide frame on the front of the cabinet (w/ molding) so that the molding overlaps and hides the opening. under-stairs collector's cabinet http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_dwsp/episode/0,3110,DIY_28376_47620,00.html under-stairs wine rack http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_ttd/episode/0,2046,DIY_14339_26671,00.html understairs closet http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/hi_storage/article/0,2037,DIY_13934_5211383,00.html how to build new storage under your stairs, from Popular Mechanics magazine, w/ illustrations and pictures http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/woodworking/4212966.html (I Googled the words: under stairs closet build and got several things that look useful--I know you didn't want that sort of advice, but I was surprised at the quality of what I found ) And a note on a forum: " I was under the impression if you were able to access the bottom of the stairway the walls and ceiling should be sheetrocked with 1/2" rock?" -- "James, you are correct but I'm not sure which code specifies those requirements."...See Morehelp using below grade under stair storage for wine?
Comments (2)The drawer openings into the garage would no doubt break fire codes. It would be a concern upon re-sale should you decide to go that route and would be rectified by removing the drawers and filling them back in to original. You mentioned a door, that would meet fire code regs if you used a solid core door and spring hinges all rated fire stop requirements, similar to a knee wall door to an attic access, drawers mounted behind te door....See MoreCan't waste space - What to do about under the stairs?
Comments (65)Well, the under stairs plan is dead in the water. That wall is load bearing, and we would have to frame the opening with a beam. I don't think we are going to go that far. I am also realizing that we don't have enough counter space or prep space. I'm considering changing that double patio door to a tall window and single patio door. Then I can wrap around that corner and get space for countertop appliances that desperately need to be near the sink....See MorePatricia Colwell Consulting
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