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Curved Staircase Ideas and Designs

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H-Smith II
H-Smith II
SuprematiSupremati
Photo of a contemporary curved wood railing staircase in London with limestone treads and limestone risers.
HOUSE IN KENSINGTON
HOUSE IN KENSINGTON
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
Large traditional wood curved mixed railing staircase spindle in London with painted wood risers.
Country Club Residence
Country Club Residence
Regas InteriorsRegas Interiors
photo: Woodie Williams
Design ideas for an expansive traditional carpeted curved wood railing staircase in Atlanta with carpeted risers.
Wood Railing with Wrought Iron Balusters
Wood Railing with Wrought Iron Balusters
Titan Stairs, Utah!Titan Stairs, Utah!
Titan Architectural Products, LLC dba Titan Stairs of Utah
Inspiration for a large traditional carpeted curved staircase in Salt Lake City with carpeted risers.
The Bedford House
The Bedford House
Lori Dennis, Inc.Lori Dennis, Inc.
A modern staircase that is both curved and u-shaped, with fluidly floating wood stair railing. Cascading glass teardrop chandelier hangs from the to of the 3rd floor down to the Basement.
3,399 Sq. Ft. Model Home in Candela 60'
3,399 Sq. Ft. Model Home in Candela 60'
Perry HomesPerry Homes
Front entrance with curved staircase
Design ideas for a carpeted curved mixed railing staircase in Houston.
Stair
Stair
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Classic wood curved metal railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Hermosa Model Home
Hermosa Model Home
Olinova DesignOlinova Design
Design ideas for a large classic carpeted curved mixed railing staircase in Dallas with carpeted risers and panelled walls.
Historic Ross
Historic Ross
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
This large gated estate includes one of the original Ross cottages that served as a summer home for people escaping San Francisco's fog. We took the main residence built in 1941 and updated it to the current standards of 2020 while keeping the cottage as a guest house. A massive remodel in 1995 created a classic white kitchen. To add color and whimsy, we installed window treatments fabricated from a Josef Frank citrus print combined with modern furnishings. Throughout the interiors, foliate and floral patterned fabrics and wall coverings blur the inside and outside worlds.
Breathtaking First Impression
Breathtaking First Impression
The Design FirmThe Design Firm
When you enter the home, you are greeted by a breathtaking staircase and glamours chandelier.
This is an example of a traditional curved metal railing staircase in Houston.
Classic French
Classic French
Morning Star Builders LTDMorning Star Builders LTD
This is an example of a large wood curved metal railing staircase in Houston with wood risers.
Easton New Construction
Easton New Construction
Blueprint Dreams LLCBlueprint Dreams LLC
Photo of a large classic wood curved wood railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers and panelled walls.
Custom Seattle Residence
Custom Seattle Residence
Wascha StudiosWascha Studios
Think of an umbrella. The metal spines start at a central point and flare outwards towards a stiffened fabric edge. At that taut outer edge sit the faceted walls of glass. The metal umbrella spines are the mammoth steel beams seen in the photos supporting the house and radiate back to a central point. That central point is a curved steel and glass staircase stretched like a long slinky up through all three floors and wraps around a cylindrical teak elevator.
Aerie Point
Aerie Point
Birdseye WoodshopBirdseye Woodshop
Guest house staircase.
Inspiration for a country wood curved wood railing staircase in Burlington with wood risers and feature lighting.
French Classical House in Highland Park, Texas
French Classical House in Highland Park, Texas
Richard Drummond Davis ArchitectsRichard Drummond Davis Architects
Photo of a mediterranean curved metal railing staircase in Dallas.
Balcones || Remodel || Austin, Texas
Balcones || Remodel || Austin, Texas
Etch Design GroupEtch Design Group
Design ideas for a medium sized classic wood curved mixed railing staircase in Austin with painted wood risers.
Modern Eclectic
Modern Eclectic
Studio ThomasStudio Thomas
entry, lone tree, warm wood, white walls, wood floors
Inspiration for a large classic painted wood curved mixed railing staircase in Denver with painted wood risers.
Pinecrest
Pinecrest
Dana ClemonsDana Clemons
Photo: Garey Gomez
Large traditional wood curved metal railing staircase in Atlanta with painted wood risers.
Traditional New Home Build
Traditional New Home Build
Keswick HomesKeswick Homes
Inspiration for a traditional curved mixed railing staircase in DC Metro.
Texas Tuscan Villa Horseshoe Bay
Texas Tuscan Villa Horseshoe Bay
Zbranek & Holt Custom HomesZbranek & Holt Custom Homes
Staircase Waterfront Texas Tuscan Villa by Zbranek and Holt Custom Homes, Austin and Horseshoe Bay Custom Home Builders
Inspiration for a large mediterranean curved metal railing staircase in Austin with limestone treads and tiled risers.

Curved Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful 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 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 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.
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