How Do You Fit a Corner Shoe Cabinet Under the Stairs?
The corner beneath a staircase is where storage plans usually come unstuck, because the slope is at its lowest, the floor is rarely level and the two walls are seldom truly square. This guide sets out the five measurements that decide whether a corner shoe cabinet will fit, including the diagonal across the opening that most people forget to take. It covers the obstructions particular to this space, from meters and consumer units to the projecting stair stringer, and compares triangular, L shaped and bench format units for a low sloping alcove. Practical fitting detail follows on levelling with packers, handling two meeting skirtings, dry fitting before you commit and choosing the right wall to fix into. It closes with advice on making a deep corner genuinely usable, lighting a shaded alcove and knowing when a fitted shelf beats a freestanding unit. A short FAQ answers the questions that come up most often once the tape measure is out....
