![Under stair cabinets and drawers were added to create storage in a micro-loft.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/under-stair-storage-cabinets-180820-1217-01.jpg)
Storage is an essential element to any home, however, when living in a small apartment it’s even more important as there’s never enough.
When designing this micro-loft apartment in New York, architecture firm Specht Harpman took advantage of the empty space under the stairs to include a variety of built-in cabinets.
![Stairs with built-in storage in the form of cabinets and drawers.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/under-stair-storage-cabinets-180820-1217-02.jpg)
The under-stair storage cabinets are in a variety of sizes, from tall and slim, to triangular and pull-out drawers. Each has a different use and allows for a clutter-free interior.
![Built-in cabinets and drawers under these stairs add much needed storage to a small apartment.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/under-stair-storage-cabinets-180820-1217-03.jpg)