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Under-stairs cabinet 47 in

A cabinet of 47 in that uses the dead space under stairs: a sloping top, a door bay on the tall side and two open bays.

Schematic front view of Under-stairs cabinet 47 in
Schematic front view of the layout. The sizes in the cut list are what counts.

The slope follows the underside of the stairs. On the tall side a door bay for what should stay out of sight, next to it open bays for baskets and shoes.

What makes this design special

A mirror image of the attic cabinet (tall side on the left), with a door in the tall column. Set the tall and short heights to your stairs.

Dimensions

Panel sizes (cut list)

PartSizeQtyMaterialThickness
Tall side59 1/16 × 19 11/16″1Plywood (birch)11/16″
Short side23 5/8 × 19 11/16″1Plywood (birch)11/16″
Bottom45 13/16 × 19 11/16″1Plywood (birch)11/16″
Sloped top47 3/4 × 19 11/16″1Plywood (birch)11/16″
Top (straight section)13 3/4 × 19 11/16″1Plywood (birch)11/16″
Back panel47 1/4 × 59 1/16″1Plywood (birch)1/4″
Divider57 5/8 × 19 7/16″2Plywood (birch)11/16″
Door17 5/8 × 59 1/16″1Plywood (birch)11/16″

These are the cut sizes the cabinet designer computes (edge banding and kerf included). For drawers and doors, always check the clearance your own slides and hinges need.

Open this project in the cabinet designer with the button below. You see the cabinet in 2D right away and can change the sizes, material and layout parametrically; the panel sizes and the cutting plan follow along. Rather save it yourself? Download the project file and open it via Open › Load project.

Material and sheets needed

Based on the panel sizes above, this project takes about 2 sheets of 3/4 in (18 mm) plywood and 1 sheet of 1/4 in (6 mm) plywood (back panel). Prices vary by country and store, so check your local supplier; the tool works out the exact number of sheets and can show real prices from its material library.

Make it your own

Every size here is a starting point. For more background, read the guide on a cabinet under a sloped roof.