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POLL: Pick your favourite staircase!

3 years ago

We've been seeing some really interesting staircases on Houzz recently!

From floating styles made from restored wood or glass, to parrot stairs which help to save space (and look pretty cool too).

The style of staircase you choose for your home will usually depend on space, cost factors and your interior decor - however we want to know which is your favourite style of all! No need for practicalities here, we just want to know which you would rather come home to everyday!

Vote below for your favourite or let us know which you prefer in the comments below!

Wrought iron staircase

Floating staircase

Split level staircase

Grand staircase

Tiled Staircase

Staircase with clever storage

Other - show us!

Comments (61)

ellieinteriors
I like all four shown but in order to choose it would very much depend on the style of the home itself. All the ones shown suit their surroundings but if I just ha dot choose one I think I'd go for the split level and the Grand being my least favourite
3 years ago
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David bowerman
Staircases · More Info

I like the floating staircase because it looks much like a project I've done.
3 years agolast modified: 3 years ago
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Sara Connolly Architect
Light & airy
3 years ago
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Flanagan Architects
Like the clean lines and simple detailing.
3 years ago
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nikkijelliott
I love the open staircase but the curved, elegant bannister brings it to another level of elegance. Gorgeous.
3 years ago
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Hoopers Architects Ltd
Great look - love the lights
3 years ago
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CDL Southwest
We love the elegant grand staircase!
3 years ago
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Artspace Interior Design Ltd
The floating staircase seems to maximise light and space, love it!
3 years ago
ildiko_foote
Hi. Depends on the house really. Love the grand staircase but in a smaller property I would love storage built in. For a modern home the floating one is really cool!
However if I had the space (and money) I would always go for a curly grand staircase :)
3 years ago
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Bradfabs Ltd
We get asked for floating staircases all the time, it depends on a number of factors as to whether this is feasible. This our latest work in progress...
3 years ago
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ODLAR JOINERY LTD
Hello,

We find that most of our clients prefer traditional staircases in their households, such as the one pictured here.

Grand staircase with balustrade · More Info
3 years ago
Bebe Price
TILED!
3 years ago
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Love Shutters UK
The Grand Staircase looks fantastic.
3 years ago
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Anouska Tamony Designs- Architecture & Interiors
I love the old school dog leg staircase with panelled wood below. Timeless!
3 years ago
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Designs Of The Heart
Love the Orange Chair !!!
3 years agolast modified: 3 years ago
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Mike Smith Joinery
Contemporary and effortless effect
3 years ago
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Ufundi
Elegant and fresh
3 years ago
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Ufundi
Elegant and fresh
3 years ago
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Simon Maxwell Photography
superb
3 years ago
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Interstor Contracts Ltd
Grand staircases are becoming more popular again with our clients.
3 years ago
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Tessuto Interiors
love this.
3 years ago
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Loxta Hardware
Its got to the floating staircase, all look great though!
3 years ago
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James Grace Staircase Renovations
Great staircases! Voted and looking forward to seeing which one wins!
3 years ago
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brp architects
Definitely has to be the floating stair - stunning design
3 years ago
Tamzin
Floating stairs are ideal for cleaning and hovering the dust that normally gets caught in the ridges between the steps!! However I have a great aunty who comes often to stay, she is scared of heights and I sense that if we had a floating staircase it may turn her anxiety into fear. These stairs do look incredible but I am wondering how practical they are in a home which is dictated by 3 toddlers??
3 years ago
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Abbott-Wade Ltd
The Floating and Grand staircases look stunning and both make a marvellous focal point in the space though not a realistic option for the majority of home owners.
3 years ago
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Andrew Laine Interiors Ltd
Definitely the staircase with clever storage. Great for modern houses with very little storage space.
3 years ago
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Emily Ross Furnishings
Love this sweeping staircase, very elegant.
3 years ago
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JDM Woodworks Ltd
As with your pictures we find the wood and Paint combo very popular.

Here is a sweeping stairs finished with wall paneling on one side which we thought was nice, and also a stairs we have done which splits in two directions at the top which was another nice design feature.
3 years ago
Sarah McLean
I love the floating staircase. It definitely has a wow factor.
3 years ago
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Hillen Architects Limited
Nice modern design
3 years ago
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Roger Oates Design
It will very much depend on the period of the house as to what suits it best however the look can be updated with the type of floorcovering that is used on the staircase
3 years ago
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Adrian Creeper Design
Like this Split level, am designing one at present, only one stretch though. Mine will be wider than normal, made from a solid trunk of oak, drying out at moment. Have to design system to stop twist, have approached this with laser cut steel strengthening, which you can't see.
3 years ago
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Docklands Bathrooms
This Split Level staircase is stunning!
3 years ago
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Stefa Interior Design
I love the wrought iron staircase!!
3 years ago
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EeStairs UK Ltd.
Really like how can see the treads through the glass on the split level staircase!
3 years ago
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Blake-Amos LTD
Stained Oak Staircase · More Info

Oak Staircase with Cupboard · More Info

Curved Tread Oak Staircase · More Info

Ive worked on a project similar to this with glass and wood, please find photos attached here for you to look at.
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The Bulb Co
Hi Blake-Amos LTD, would love to see your work but there wasnt anything attached?
3 years ago
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Steve Attwell Ironwork
I like all these design but I specialise in creating one off bespoke iron staircases.
Bodalair House. Hurst · More Info
3 years ago
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Interior & Exterior Bespoke Metal Fabricators
Very interesting. Would love to understand the structural supports of this project.
3 years ago
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Oakland Vale
We really love the lightness and contemporary feel of a floating staircase.
3 years ago
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Jarrods Bespoke Staircases Manchester Division
The floating staircases are called "cantilever" staircases, they generally require a structural wall because they are steel plates bolted to the wall and clad in whichever timber you like and most popular balustrade would be glass, so they will not suit all house types, the split level staircase, with the landings are easier to produce and can fit in most house types and are still very contemporary, I am also a fan or the curved staircases because I understand the work involved but i would suggest the curved staircase would be more suited to a traditional house type.
Contemporary Glass Staircases · More Info
3 years ago
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BDCM Design & Build
Gorgeous floating staircase
3 years ago
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Saurora
Love the floating staircase! Very contemporary.
3 years ago
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apb contracts
We find our clients love bespoke staircases
Project management · More Info
3 years ago
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ScandAmazing Interior Design
Beautifully designed staircase that creates an open and elegant space.
3 years ago
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Renova PMC
Great staircase
3 years ago
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Eastwell Ironworks Ltd
We love wrought iron staircases!
2 years ago
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InConstruction Services Ltd
The floating staircase is quite the contemporary statement piece, especially combined with the lighting in the example photo provided. We're big fans of a variety of staircase styles so it was particularly difficult to pick a favourite! See below for a photo of a magnificent wrought iron staircase which accentuated the grandeur of a beautiful townhouse we recently renovated in Kensington.

Victoria Road · More Info
2 years ago
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Modish Living
Our favourites are the Wrought iron staircase and the floating staircase.
2 years ago

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