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The Beach Houses - Stair
The Beach Houses - Stair
Studio Four Point TenStudio Four Point Ten
Solid hardwood stair with slatted screening and wall panelling.
Nautical staircase in Sussex.
Complete Home Build, Marco Island
Complete Home Build, Marco Island
UserUser
Photo of a large beach style wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Miami with painted wood risers.
Remodel by the Beach
Remodel by the Beach
Structures Building Inc.Structures Building Inc.
Dan Cutrona Photography
Coastal wood staircase in Boston with painted wood risers and under stair storage.
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Modern Beach Home
Modern Beach Home
Four Front Building Pty LtdFour Front Building Pty Ltd
Design ideas for a beach style staircase in Sydney.
Lake Minnetonka Coastal
Lake Minnetonka Coastal
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Inspiration for a nautical staircase in Minneapolis.
Dunetop Residence
Dunetop Residence
Lucid ArchitectureLucid Architecture
Photo of a coastal staircase in Grand Rapids.
Piha House
Piha House
Milieu: Architecture + DesignMilieu: Architecture + Design
Claire Hamilton Photography
This is an example of a small beach style wood straight wood railing staircase in Auckland with wood risers.
Garza
Garza
AGK Design StudioAGK Design Studio
Design ideas for a coastal wood l-shaped staircase in San Diego with painted wood risers.
Southern CT Beach Home
Southern CT Beach Home
Allee Architecture + Design, LLCAllee Architecture + Design, LLC
Medium sized nautical painted wood curved staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Coastal Living | Davis Island | Interior Design
Coastal Living | Davis Island | Interior Design
Studio M Interior DesignStudio M Interior Design
Daniel Newcomb
Inspiration for a coastal wood staircase in Tampa.
Modern Beach House
Modern Beach House
Sweenor Builders IncorporatedSweenor Builders Incorporated
Photo of a nautical staircase in Providence.
WALTON - Renovation
WALTON - Renovation
Big House Little HouseBig House Little House
Coastal staircase in Brisbane.
Patching Residence
Patching Residence
Dylan Barber Building DesignDylan Barber Building Design
Inspiration for a large beach style wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Geelong.
Home by the Shore
Home by the Shore
Segerson BuildersSegerson Builders
Photo of a coastal staircase in Other.
California Coastal Family Home
California Coastal Family Home
Anne Sneed Architectural InteriorsAnne Sneed Architectural Interiors
Photo of a beach style staircase in San Diego.
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
Inspiration for an expansive beach style wood curved metal railing staircase in Charleston with wood risers.
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
We took advantage of the double volume ceiling height in the living room and added millwork to the stone fireplace, a reclaimed wood beam and a gorgeous, chandelier. The staircase and catwalk formed a large part of the open plan living space. We updated the handrails and spindles with more contemporary square options which transformed the space.
Acacia
Acacia
Devco HomesDevco Homes
Photo of a nautical staircase in Los Angeles.
California Craftsman
California Craftsman
Arnold Brothers Construction, Inc.Arnold Brothers Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a nautical wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Santa Barbara with painted wood risers.

Coastal Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful coastal staircase can serve a purpose far beyond the functional, with many homeowners transforming the stairs of their home into an architectural centrepiece. Statement staircases will wow your guests – less of a staircase than a showcase – and you may only need to keep the stairs clean and balustrades and newels polished to have a focal point to your decor. For a real talking point, modern staircases make use of non-traditional materials like glass and steel. Planning a new stair can be big projects, but if you’re undergoing a loft conversion, loft stairs are an essential part of your renovation and you’ll need to think carefully about how they will fit into your home. Browsing through inspiring photos of staircases and find pictures who will help you to choose the right design.

How do I choose a new coastal staircase design?

In terms of renovation, replacing staircases is a big decision and must be considered as carefully as replacing a structural wall. If your current staircase is badly positioned then it may be worth the investment in a new flight. A standard straight staircase can be bought virtually out of the box, but for real excitement you may want to look into bespoke staircase design, including ideas custom handrails. This could certainly be the case when it comes to loft stairs as you’ll need something that fits with your area and space below. Storage staircases can be a great option for a small room – drawers or doors can pull out from the side of the staircase, utilising the space under it, or the stairs themselves can serve as drawers and cubbies. Spiral staircases are clever and can make a stunning feature in every room – choose a winding spiral staircase for smaller rooms or a sweeping one if you have the room for dramatic appeal. Glass railings are ideal if you have a preference for light and spacious interiors. If you have a more traditional wooden flight of stairs already in place, then you can add a more modern feel by opting for a sheet glass balustrade. Open stairs, an alternating tread or a floating staircase are great additions to any home but may be out of the question if you have small children.

How should I decorate my coastal staircase?

Despite the fact that the stairs can be one of the most frequently used areas of your home, they are often overlooked when it comes to a home redesign. Your staircase, much like your hallway, can be an opportunity to inject some colour or personality into your overall design scheme and an update can be as simple as putting a lick of paint on the spindles or stripping off the worn carpet to reveal the beautiful hardwood treads beneath. If you want to keep some cushioning, then stair runners are a popular design choice, as they draw the eyes upward and add a flash of colour or pattern whilst offering plenty of grip. That said, ensure stair runners are properly fitted to avoid any missteps! A nice touch to connect staircases to the hallway they lead to is choosing a complementary rug or floor runner that echoes the colour scheme of the stair runner. If your staircase is alongside a wall, make the most of that space with attractive wallpaper, framed pictures and artwork. Stair spindles are a decorative element in their own right but you can jazz them up by painting them in a multi-tonal palette of complementary colours or graduating between dark and light. Putting a nice chandelier over a staircase can add a final, dramatic touch; if you prefer a more subtle way, consider recessed floor-level lighting for an atmospheric glow.

How should I install loft stairs?

Luckily, there is no minimum width for staircases. If you have a loft conversion stair that are less than one metre wide then you should have a handrail on at least one side. If you’re wondering about how steep your steps can be, then the maximum rise according to Building Regulations Part K is 220mm and all steps should be the same size and level. If you’re worried about crowding your foyer below your loft, there are options that are light and ladder-like so not much space is used, but they will still be more sturdy and safe than normal ladders. You must have two metres headroom at the top of your loft stairs, too, to ensure entering the lost space is not dangerous. A spiral staircase may be the best option for a small room, but remember that the staircase will be narrower and could be more dangerous for young children or older users.The building regulations for spiral staircases are slightly different – if you’re going to use a spiral staircase as loft conversion stairs and it’s only a secondary staircase leading to one room, then the stair treads themselves must be 60mm wide and no more than 145mm in length.
Balboa Modern Farmhouse
Balboa Modern Farmhouse
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
This is an example of a coastal wood staircase in Orange County.
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