Every home has those awkward corners, obstacles or uneven angles that are hard to use. Our bespoke storage solutions are made to fit where standard furniture can’t, turning sloped ceilings, alcoves, stairbox rooms, low eaves and under-stair areas into beautifully crafted, practical spaces. Whether you need fitted cupboards, drawers or shelving designed around your home’s layout, we’ll make sure every inch works perfectly with furniture that looks great and maximises your home’s space.
No one ever said your home would come in perfect rectangular rooms. Bulkheads, stair boxes, sloped ceilings, beams and alcove gaps often end up as unused voids. Off-the-shelf furniture can’t deal with odd angles, shallow depths, or restricted headroom. That’s where our specialist approach comes in: we measure exactly, design every panel to suit your room’s quirks, and build a solution that looks like it was always meant to be there.
Attic rooms and loft conversions often have steep slopes or low eaves. We create fitted wardrobes, drawers and shelving that follow the roofline, giving full-height storage where possible and easy access in tighter spots. From angled doors to rails that drop with the slope, every detail maximises space and keeps the room balanced.
We can design, build and fit furniture around any bulkhead, stair box, slope or structural feature, turning awkward shapes into seamless storage. Each piece is made to hide obstacles from view while making the most of every inch of space.
Ceiling beams add character but can limit standard furniture placement. Our made-to-measure cabinets and shelving are tailored to fit beneath or around beams, keeping symmetry and making even the lowest ceiling feel spacious and intentional.
Slivers of space beside fireplaces, beneath windows or in oddly shaped corners can be turned into elegant display shelving or extra cupboards. Each design is built to fit flush to the wall for a clean, stylish look and increased storage space.
Fitted storage beneath sloped ceilings turns awkward rooflines into useful space. We design bespoke cupboards and shelving that follow the pitch of your roof, creating storage where freestanding furniture won’t fit.
By using full-depth units at the tallest points (typically 1.8–2.0 m high) and graduated shelving or drawer systems as the ceiling drops below 1.2 m, you gain up to 1.5 m² of wall storage that would otherwise be wasted. We fit hinge-or push-to-open doors cut to match the eaves angle, ensuring effortless access without protruding handles.
Internal configurations include adjustable shelves for books and boxes, deep pull-out drawers for folded linens, and hanging rails on higher sections for out-of-season clothing. Integrated LED strip lighting illuminates every shelf, while soft-close hinges and dovetail drawers provide a premium feel.
Whether it’s in loft bedrooms, attic studies or corridor walk-throughs, sloped ceiling storage boosts usable floor space by up to 30% and creates a seamless, built-in look that complements your room’s architecture.
Alcoves transform from awkward gaps into attractive storage features with made-to-measure units that fit flush against every surface.
Alcoves can feel like awkward gaps, but they’re really just waiting to help you stay organised. We’ll work with you to create cupboards, drawers or shelves that slot neatly into those recesses. Whether you need a cosy reading nook, extra wardrobe space or a spot for your favourite books and photos, we’ll tailor the layout and finish to match your style. With our fitted solutions, your alcoves become a practical part of your home rather than an afterthought.
When stairs run beneath your bedroom, the protruding bulkhead or floor box creates an awkward shape that standard furniture can’t follow. We design fitted wardrobes and storage that wrap around these intrusions, using the full wall height where possible and stepping down to accommodate the bulkhead – so you don’t lose valuable hanging and shelf space to an odd layout.
| QUESTION | ANSWER |
|---|---|
| How can I use sloped ceilings for storage? | We build custom cupboards and shelves that follow the roof pitch, turning wasted eaves into functional storage without standing space loss. |
What storage works under exposed beams? | Slimline cabinets and drawer units slot neatly beneath beams, keeping headroom clear while concealing coats, shoes and everyday items behind handleless fronts. |
Can alcoves and irregular angles be fitted? | Yes. We measure each nook and create flush-fit cupboards, floating shelves or bespoke drawers to fit every angle, transforming recesses into practical storage and display areas. |
What options exist for rooms with bulkheads above stairs? | In some cases, bulkheads or obstacles can be safely removed. If not, no problem; we can build around it! We can design stepped or sloping furniture frames that rise and fall with boxes or stair heads; blending wardrobes, shelving and drawer banks into one seamless system that maximises your room’s space and disguises any obstacle. |
Will bespoke storage fit my unique space? | Absolutely. Every design is made to measure in your home, ensuring units integrate perfectly with slopes, beams, bulkheads and alcoves to deliver storage tailored to your exact layout. |
I’m interested, how do I get started? | Contact us for a free design visit. We’ll assess your room’s shapes and obstacles, provide 3D visuals of proposed solutions and guide you through material, finish and layout options. |
Awkward corners, sloping ceilings and odd angles don’t have to limit your storage options – they’re just opportunities to create something perfectly suited to your home. At North West Fitted Furniture, we’ve helped hundreds of homeowners turn their most challenging spaces into practical, good-looking storage that actually gets used.
Whether you’re dealing with eaves in a loft bedroom, a bulkhead eating into your floor space or alcoves you’ve never quite known what to do with, we’ll visit you to take precise measurements and discuss how you’d like the space to work. Our 3D designs help you see exactly what’s possible before we build anything, and every unit is made to measure in the UK so it fits your room like it was always meant to be there.
If you’re tired of battling with furniture that doesn’t quite fit or wasting space that could be helping you stay organised, get in touch. We’d love to show you what’s achievable in even the trickiest of rooms.
Request a free design visit or call us to discuss your space – we’re here to help.