DIY Pull Out Storage Drawers Under Stairs - Extra Storage For Small Spaces.
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This video details how I turned a small cupboard under the stairs into a pull out storage drawer system.
For full build details, see this projects Instructables article.
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Most requested hardware and tools used*
UK Links
Push to open latch - amzn.to/2ZmrK9x
Drawer runners - amzn.to/2U7kxo5
(Note - the type I used are no longer available on Amazon, these are the next best)
Table saw - amzn.to/2MG6jcL
Angle finder - amzn.to/315xyBf
Varnish - amzn.to/34kGVOP
US Links
Push to open latch - amzn.to/2pYFHtC
Drawer Slides - amzn.to/2MUpe2B
(Note - the type I used are no longer available on Amazon, these are the next best)
Table Saw - Not available in USA
Angle Finder - amzn.to/347jkRt
Varnish - amzn.to/2qOnfEd
The drawers are made a plywood screwed and glued together with a white MDF front panel. They sit on a frame fixed to a pair of 80kg 800mm pull out drawer runners for each drawer. The drawer runners are mounted to a 4"x2" frame fixed to the floor and walls of the cupboard with steel L brackets.
The project took me 2 full weekends to build, plus a few evenings to paint and varnish.
I used a primer/undercoat on the MDR front panel and a waterbased satin interior paint that I applied with a roller.
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Just a note for anyone about to comment on whether the child can breath in the under stairs bedroom.. this was a joke, its not really her bedroom, I do not really store my children in drawers under the stairs!
@MM-pt9zk
3 жыл бұрын
Love how you cover this especially as some idiot will actually believe that’s her bedroom 😂
@NeilLovegrovemaker
3 жыл бұрын
For a short period of time KZread was pushing this video to a "concerned parent" demographic... it was a full time job reassuring commenters that it wasn't real 😂
@ianbrown1474
3 жыл бұрын
obviously not - keeping the children in the fridge will ensure they don’t get hot and stay fresher for longer - LOL
@kerifraser4838
3 жыл бұрын
She is frickin’ adorable!!!
@whome5810
3 жыл бұрын
@@NeilLovegrovemaker If it is good enough for Harry Potter to sleep under the stairs, it is good enough for all kids!
I was like "why is he whispering, is someone asleep?" I was not disappointed, very funny! Great build!
@brokenhearts.6621
3 жыл бұрын
Yea
@hey9210
3 жыл бұрын
Lol true
@dianeknight1634
3 жыл бұрын
Don't do that
Finally a build thread an average Joe can follow without requiring biscuit pointers and 10,000 clamps great job Neil!
I only came here to see if a child was actually sleeping in a drawer under the stairs.
@jjllok8752
4 жыл бұрын
Same
@Natalie-mk6le
4 жыл бұрын
Me too
@commissionercivilsupplies9761
4 жыл бұрын
Me too
@annieke9684
4 жыл бұрын
Same #thanksrecommendations
@NeilLovegrovemaker
4 жыл бұрын
Hopefully you all got the joke... a lot of people are thinking I actually store my children under the stairs 😂
This is next level "DIY". Man has professional skills.
When you pulled you're daughter out of that drawer! LOL!!
@sleepingsloths7229
4 жыл бұрын
😂
@thetoo8016
4 жыл бұрын
Yea is cool and funny
@butterflyqueen9260
3 жыл бұрын
She's funny 🤣
Neil- daughter in the drawer made me laugh i spit my coffee THANKS!
@NeilLovegrovemaker
5 жыл бұрын
Always a good sign that it was worth it 😁
@MightyMouseESP
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome bedroom 🛏 !! 😂
@augievegas
4 жыл бұрын
True, that was cute and funny 😁
Great tip for the runners, so many people would've struggled trying to attach the runners to the drawers. I've shared this video 4 times on various places. Great hiding place for your daughter, I bet it freaks out the grandparents.
@NeilLovegrovemaker
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! The Grandparents know what she's like. She actually wouldn't get out after filming. We ended up playing bedrooms for half an hour!
You’re very good, mate. You have to make more than 4 videos; you’ve got talent. 👍🏻🏴
@NeilLovegrovemaker
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I've always got a project on the go.. it's just a time consuming process to make the 'thing' and then a video about it. Stay tuned though (subscribe and bell and all that) I've got pages of ideas for videos, they're just a little slow to make at the moment, I'm getting quicker at it though 👍
Love it, love it, love it. Such great camerawork too, seeing how that latch works from inside the cupboard makes this video even better!
@NeilLovegrovemaker
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm still learning the ropes with the camera work so great feedback like that is really encouraging! I'm glad you enjoyed it
@leemarsden1846
2 ай бұрын
Where you get the latch from?
@NeilLovegrovemaker
2 ай бұрын
Links in the description !
I'm I the only claustrophobe in the comment section thinking that child would suffocate?
@moroccoafis
4 жыл бұрын
No me too I was wondering how does she breath in there ?! 😰
@amyscottz
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@NeilLovegrovemaker
4 жыл бұрын
To put all your minds at ease, this drawer is not her real bedroom.. this was just a bit of fun we had whilst filming!
@nyaradhiambo
4 жыл бұрын
@@NeilLovegrovemaker ❤️❤️ Was worried a child accidentally locked in could suffocate. Children being children. ***😅 Also, I'm just claustrophobic.
@darnlove55
4 жыл бұрын
Neil Lovegrove Lol who didn’t realize this lol too funny!!!! Couldn’t stop laughing and thinking of Harry Potter but the fun not abuse version !!! So cool!!!
Super video, well done, great craftmanship and a super little child actor.
Let’s addmitt we all came here for the child in the draw: edit: thanks for all the likes
@ridingtilly5516
3 жыл бұрын
Wait I have 11likes ty
@NeilLovegrovemaker
3 жыл бұрын
Have one from me 😁
@ridingtilly5516
3 жыл бұрын
Neil Lovegrove no thank you I’m 11😂😂
@NeilLovegrovemaker
3 жыл бұрын
A like!!!!!
@ridingtilly5516
3 жыл бұрын
Neil Lovegrove oh I thought u was gonna give that little girl to me 😂😂
Don't be surprised when your daughter gets her letter from Hogwarts.
@Milk-xf1jo
4 жыл бұрын
XD THE GIRL WHO LIVED BRUH
@ashmiller6656
3 жыл бұрын
😂so I’m not the only one who adamantly thought of Harry Potter
@youllneverknowgorg
3 жыл бұрын
Who has summoned me here
@aylapurchase353
3 жыл бұрын
Lol 🤣🤣
@jaxsonogden966
3 жыл бұрын
Were reading that book in my class I’m in sixth grade
I seen a few videos about the storage under the stairs and I must say this is the best one I have seen! Well done!
Clever use of space... Nice Work... Greg
Brilliant. Especially the bedroom! Now I have a. Space for guests with babies n no cot!
This is fantastic! I've been looking for a tutorial just like this for my basement stairs. Thanks a ton!
man that's pro. what a clean job. I could watch it all day long
Omg you do not know how long I’ve been searching for a simple way of doing this exact same thing! Thank you for this upload!
🤣🤣🤣 I was not expecting that hidden bedroom hahaha. Fantastic work and you made it look so easy too! Especially installing the drawer runners... I've not installed any yet but I know they can be difficult!
Lovely to see proper craftmanship alive and well. Love the top drawer :-) You make it look so easy
@NeilLovegrovemaker
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed
Great job, the little one in the top drawer was funny bits
OMG, your daughter is ADORABLE!
Why would anyone give this a thumb's down. Great work!!
You were getting a like for the work but the "bedroom" made me wish I could double like.
@NeilLovegrovemaker
5 жыл бұрын
You could always share it, subscribe, hit the bell and all that good stuff 😉
you sure have a lot of shoes! lol - I wasn't even looking to make this - i just came across it but the skill and creativity is wonderous! And I loved the bit with the little girl in the drawer!
@NeilLovegrovemaker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a lovely review. Glad you enjoyed it
Good job! Well done Neil! Woodworker from Algeria.
Fantastic use of the space and a really clean finish. Well done.
Pure Genius! I love the hidden design aspect.
Utilizing odd space like this is so inspiring to me! It looks so nice and professional.
He is extremely talented. I really admire his skills through the entire video.
Nice job! And funny bedroon hahahahhas. Greetings from Brazil
Your daughter is so cute! And she reminds me of me when I was little! I would have wanted to spend the night in there and make it my new hiding spot🤣😂
@NeilLovegrovemaker
4 жыл бұрын
We decided against letting her spend the night.. but she enjoyed the role play all the same 😂
Made this some years ago but you've done a real nice job of this with some terrific tips. Respect to you and a lovely touch with your daughter! Thank you.
@NeilLovegrovemaker
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony. I'm glad you enjoyed
Just wanted to say thank you. I have been trying to figure out how people make the runners soft close. Now I know thank you. Love the work.
Crackin up about the kid in that drawer. Nice! 🤣🤣🤣
6:45 Well we all know she’s NOT Claustrophobic 😬😂
@kiali2113
4 жыл бұрын
And she is not afraid of dark 😭
@amandascott7375
3 жыл бұрын
wow
Great result, your DIY is far better than the one I paid for. Watching your video made me see the mistakes he made and want to rip it apart and do it again.
@NeilLovegrovemaker
5 жыл бұрын
That's very nice of you to say so. I'm glad it's better than the professionals! Maybe I should go into business installing these!
More child storage ideas needed. A series? Seriously, tidy job, very well explained. Thank you.
Really impressed with your build and video!!! I subscribed half way through and rewatched probably 5x, I have underneath stairs (not side of stairs unfortunately) however it’s so unorganized and I’ve struggled with ideas of simple shelves to actual pull out drawers but by borrowing your idea and learning from your demonstration it’ll def come in handy when I address the nightmare under my stairs lol and oml your little girl, precious!!! Love her part in the video, what a doll
@NeilLovegrovemaker
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the lovely feedback. I'm really pleased you enjoyed it 😁
the kid pulled out of the draw hahahahaha brilliant
What an incredible use of space that would otherwise be wasted! Phenomenal!
Brilliant. the most that I like is the upper drawer👍👍👍
Five stars really nice job.
Really impressed so much more useful
PHENOMENAL-- me thinks I need to get a small table saw. The stunt with your child is adorable.
I would like to say thank you to you. Followed your video and have now built my own under the stair storage drawers. Saved a packet.
@NeilLovegrovemaker
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Glad it helped!
Looks good! Although I’d be careful about drilling into that floor, they look like asbestos floor tiles, I had to get the very same looking ones removed (usually 9x9 or 12x12 inch)
That top drawer is essencially the script of a "Harry Potter Origins" movie 😅
Best video and very professional finish , last top drawer sleeping bed was funniest thing ever Bless her
Great job! I must admit the bedroom drawer was my favorite though. You managed an excellent dead pan. Spit out my tea. Your daughter did a wonderful acting job there. Academy Award & A Golden Globe (BEST ACTRESS) for her!
@NeilLovegrovemaker
5 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed. In fact she lead the scene and made a great game out of it.. In the out takes shes shouting at me from inside the drawer to stop talking so loud and to whisper!
@chanamoriel8696
5 жыл бұрын
@@NeilLovegrovemaker OHHH MYYYY, LOLOLOL!! She IS a Classic! Brilliant! She needs to be awarded the order of the chocolate pudding pop award! She certainly deserves it!
Brilliant work and video Neil! I've been planning a similar project for a year now and seemingly carpenters are afraid/unwilling to do this so I have no excuses for not doing it on my own. Your video definitely made me much more confident that my skills are sufficient, and I'll get to doing it over the coming month or two. Just a few questions (I hope that's OK): 1. How sturdy did the rails feel? I'm doing my pull outs in a loft and they're therefor taller. While they'll stay under 80kg including the content, I was wondering if I should invest in a higher load rating (160kg or 250kg) just to be on the safe side. 2. Can you please post a link to the mechanical latch you used? Can't find it anywhere. Many thanks Neil! I've subscribed and am looking forward to more videos.
@NeilLovegrovemaker
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you've found it useful! The runners are pretty sturdy but It's difficult today if you'd need a heavier duty. You could always add an additional runner at the top of the drawer to support if it was not very stable. The latch came from ebay. I don't post a link as they die as soon as the auction ends, but have a search for 'loft hatch latch' and you'll find plenty. Good luck with it. Let me know how it goes 👍 Ps next project should be posted soon!
@nitchster
5 жыл бұрын
@@NeilLovegrovemaker Thanks a million. I'll just go with the safer option duty wise. Found the latch easily with your guidance :)
1:06 when you see a spider run across the kitchen floor
@NeilLovegrovemaker
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂 I had to watch it back and remind myself.. I thought "huh, there was no spider"... then I got it
Very nice and the baby very funny😄
I copied this video step by step and have achieved a brilliant result, thank you for a simple and thorough video!
It ALMOST seems like I could do this myself. Almost.
@NeilLovegrovemaker
5 жыл бұрын
I thought the same! This was my first time using a table saw or doing anything like this. I just watched lots of tutorials. You can do it 👍
The 24 people who thumbs down, thought the child in the drawer was unsafe.
Love this.....❤❤❤ daughter is soooo adorable 🤗🤗🤗
Your daughter is so so so sweet and I like the video
POV: this popped up on ur recommended
@katebaumgartner6715
3 жыл бұрын
Same lol
I am only here cause I was curious if the child is being comfortable in this small place.
This is so great! We are looking at doing the same to under our stairs. You made the process attainable!
i actually made these cupboards with the help of this video. Am going to fit the latches today. Great job and thanks for your ideas.
@paulmaas8743
6 ай бұрын
Do you really need the latches? Do the draws not stay closed even with push to open runners?
@NeilLovegrovemaker
6 ай бұрын
These ones aren't push to open runners unfortunately so the latch is needed to push the drawer open enough to get hold of it
I want MY husband to handy like him! Instead, he lays on the couch all day eatin chips pickin bugers and burpin and a fartin. Any one else have a dead-beat husband?!
Shes gonna suffocate u think dont do such a thing thats so weird when she sleeps in there she gonna fie so dont do that.
@kaitlin6184
3 жыл бұрын
JenniferEseWowoFoundation TV it was just a joke for the video...chill....
Very cool project. Super cute kid.
That little surprise by his daughter😂😂 and the way she talkss soo cute😂💚
Watched a ton of these videos lately but this is by far the best, as someone else mentioned, great camera work as well. Juat need to convince the mrs to let me buy a table saw now :)
@NeilLovegrovemaker
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great feedback like this makes it worthwhile putting the effort in to document the process. I bought my table saw for this project and have used it a lot since. Its a great tool to have. I used the excuse that the table saw plus materials is still cheaper than getting someone in to do it!
@gmanforbo6801
5 жыл бұрын
@@NeilLovegrovemaker well you've inspired me anyhow, keep up the great work 👍
I've got a void behind a stud wall in a old airing cupboard I've removed all the plaster and want to do something same as this and was racking my brains how to do it and your video has made me feel quite confident about doing this
Your diy is a lot better than mine!!!
Nice details for installing drawer slides.
Absolutely brilliant Neil! 👍🏾
One off the better videos on pull out draws great work
the little easter egg was hilarious. great vid. def learned something
Your daughter is way too cute. Thanks for the vid.
Hahaha.... Your daughter is adorable ❤️. Great work bruh!
Brilliant Neil !
Neil, you are great, well-done
loved the design and the kids were cute. Brainstorming my own under the stairs storage solutions. this moved to the top of my list of ideas.
Informative, well made video and the end was very funny!
very informative 30 yrs in the game and still learning well done thank you
@NeilLovegrovemaker
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian!
Amazing video Neil, I have built one my self from your instructions. I have learnt so much just from that video alone so thank you so much. !!
@NeilLovegrovemaker
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter! I'm so glad you were able to follow it! It makes it worth the while making a video of the process when I get great feedback like this
That’s cool! It would also be cool to stick twin sized mattresses under the stairs that pull out and could have legs on one side that could unfold and fold back than slide back in stairs
Thanks for sharing, you deserve a sawzall with the money you saved by DIY.
@NeilLovegrovemaker
5 жыл бұрын
😂 what fantastic logic! I love any reason to buy more tools!
Thanks for the video! This is exactly what we want to do under our basement stairs! :)
I been thinking of this idea for ages. But scared i might mess it up. Nice work mate loving the final.
Great job. Well done. Brilliant use of space. 👍🏻👍🏻.
Dude fantastic job, your daughter was brilliant. you need to watch The people under the stairs top horror film. Thanks for sharing mate.
@NeilLovegrovemaker
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!
@FrancescaFrancesca
3 жыл бұрын
That was one of my favorite childhood films!
That's perfect. Well done Neil.
this video is perfect for what I need!! Well filmed and well explained....love the bedroom😂
Makes it look so easy... when you are a professional. Nice 👌 Job!! Love it
Wow you make it seem so easy..I wish I was capable of stuff like this.
Awesome work!!! Bless your daughter😍
Great idea, work and video! 👍
That's a really good job - very tempted, but not sure I'd get such a professional finish with only a jigsaw. Such a clear and professional video too, but only 400 odd subscribers? That's going to shoot up.
@NeilLovegrovemaker
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! I think you'd struggle making the drawers with a jigsaw, but you can get the most cut by your local timber merchant with the last parts cut out by a circular saw if you have one. You could also look at hiring a table saw for a weekend. Let's hope the subscribers increase.. I don't have much time to churn out as many videos as I'd like so it means the channel struggles to get the views. Have you seen my latest video?
I have little experience, but I could follow your video and now have a pair of sliding drawers of my own!! Thank you!
@NeilLovegrovemaker
3 жыл бұрын
Woo hoo! That's fantastic! If you follow the link in the description to my instructables page you can upload a photo under the "I made it" option. Would be great to see the finished product
@nickydawson5196
3 жыл бұрын
@@NeilLovegrovemaker just uploaded!
@NeilLovegrovemaker
3 жыл бұрын
Great! I'll check it out
Love it, its beautiful and hides away all the shoes. I always want at storage shoe place, this so nice... darn why couldn't my hubby be a handy man. He can't even put my wall art up 😫
You’re amazing at this
@NeilLovegrovemaker
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
That is some craftsmanship. Well done