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Affordable Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Barbara Cortesi InteriorsBarbara Cortesi Interiors
Inspiration for a large victorian carpeted u-shaped staircase in London.
View to hall and new stair
View to hall and new stair
Tim Andersen ArchitectTim Andersen Architect
View through portal to dining room shows new wainscot and plate rail. Wainscot set height for partial walls and linen cabinet in hall. Openings above allow more natural light into hall and stairwell. New stair to second floor was built over existing stair to lower. David Whelan photo
A Wooded Retreat in the City
A Wooded Retreat in the City
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A wood staircase provides access to the loft bedroom suite that was part of the addition completed by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Red Oak Stair Treads
Red Oak Stair Treads
Hardwood Lumber CompanyHardwood Lumber Company
"We purchased the oak stair treads in clear satin finish for a reno we were doing. They are really beautiful and I would recommend the Hardwood Lumber Co. for stair products!" Robert
Current Project
Current Project
Weddington Custom HomesWeddington Custom Homes
Open stairwell from the 2nd floor to the basement.
This is an example of a large classic wood u-shaped staircase in Louisville with painted wood risers.
Hidden Lake
Hidden Lake
Fredericksburg Custom HomesFredericksburg Custom Homes
Medium sized contemporary wood spiral wood railing staircase in DC Metro with open risers.
Stairway to Heaven
Stairway to Heaven
Morse Custom Homes and RemodelingMorse Custom Homes and Remodeling
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional wood l-shaped staircase in Sacramento with wood risers.
Park View Carbon Neutral House
Park View Carbon Neutral House
The Gaines Group ArchitectsThe Gaines Group Architects
Inspiration for a small modern wood straight wire cable railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
Midcentury Staircase
Midcentury Staircase
Inspiration for a medium sized retro wood l-shaped staircase in Dallas with wood risers.
Hickory Natural Flooring
Hickory Natural Flooring
Munday Hardwoods, Inc.Munday Hardwoods, Inc.
Natural Hickory Stairs with wrought iron accent newels and a double twist. Hickory is the hardest of all North American Species. Which makes it a very durable floor with an active household. Hickory has a variety of shades and movement that can add warmth and light to just about any atmosphere.
Passive House
Passive House
Megan Trumble DesignMegan Trumble Design
Medium sized contemporary wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Vancouver with wood risers.
Kahrs Hardwood Flooring
Kahrs Hardwood Flooring
Green Building SupplyGreen Building Supply
Color:Unity-Outback-Oak
Medium sized retro wood curved staircase in Other with wood risers.
York Main Floor Remodel
York Main Floor Remodel
Feegrade ContractingFeegrade Contracting
Medium sized wood straight staircase in Toronto with wood risers.
Scenic Acres Deck
Scenic Acres Deck
Final Cut CreationsFinal Cut Creations
Two storey cedar deck with features like hidden fasteners, closed stringers and risers.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional staircase in Calgary.
Ascendo Stairs - Separare
Ascendo Stairs - Separare
Ackworth HouseAckworth House
These floating stairs, all made from American Oak timber with open risers make a elegant feature in this contemporary home. A Glass balustrade further enhance the floating, light filled stairwell.
Hickory Natural Flooring
Hickory Natural Flooring
Munday Hardwoods, Inc.Munday Hardwoods, Inc.
Natural Hickory Stairs with wrought iron accent newels and a double twist. Hickory is the hardest of all North American Species. Which makes it a very durable floor with an active household. Hickory has a variety of shades and movement that can add warmth and light to just about any atmosphere.
ADMIRAL
ADMIRAL
Saddlebrook PropertiesSaddlebrook Properties
Large classic wood straight staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Farnham Ln. Custom Home
Farnham Ln. Custom Home
Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc.Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc.
Dimitri Ganas
Medium sized classic wood l-shaped staircase in Philadelphia with painted wood risers.
Staircase
Staircase
Bidwell ConstructionBidwell Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional wood curved mixed railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
Natürlicher Charme im Eingangsbereich
Natürlicher Charme im Eingangsbereich
Kreuzberger TreppenbauKreuzberger Treppenbau
Natürlicher Charme im Eingangsbereich Faltwerk-Treppe aus astiger Eiche Wie sehr es sich lohnt, ein Haus aus den 70er-Jahren umzubauen, zeigt dieses Foto. Einst prangte hier eine Steintreppe in düstere Grüntönen. Jetzt wurde sie ersetzt durch eine anmutige Faltwerk-Treppe aus astigem Eichenholz. Der warme Honigton und die natürliche Maserung des Holzes wirken einladend.

Affordable 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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