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Lopez Ave
Lopez Ave
Lewis BuildersLewis Builders
Medium sized modern wood straight glass railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
Arcadia Home
Arcadia Home
mTo Construction Co, IncmTo Construction Co, Inc
This is an example of a medium sized traditional wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Phoenix with painted wood risers.
Anamor Modern Farmhouse
Anamor Modern Farmhouse
Landed Interiors & HomesLanded Interiors & Homes
Photography by Brad Knipstein
Design ideas for a large country wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers and tongue and groove walls.
Spanish Home on the Hill | Via Builders Inc
Spanish Home on the Hill | Via Builders Inc
Via Builders, Inc.Via Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a large classic wood curved metal railing staircase in San Francisco with tiled risers.
Port Washington Residence
Port Washington Residence
Soglia ArchitectureSoglia Architecture
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood straight wire cable railing staircase in New York with open risers.
Nethermead Residence
Nethermead Residence
Carlton EdwardsCarlton Edwards
Won 2013 AIANC Design Award
Inspiration for a traditional wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Charlotte with open risers.
Mid-Century Modern Home
Mid-Century Modern Home
AB design studio, inc.AB design studio, inc.
Ciro Coelho
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury wood l-shaped glass railing staircase in Santa Barbara with wood risers.
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers and under stair storage.
Fusion Farmhouse
Fusion Farmhouse
UserUser
Design ideas for a contemporary wire cable railing staircase in San Luis Obispo.
Curved Oak Stairway
Curved Oak Stairway
Roughrider HardwoodsRoughrider Hardwoods
Design ideas for a large classic wood curved wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
Cabin Style Accessory Dwelling Unit
Cabin Style Accessory Dwelling Unit
DeWitte ConstructionDeWitte Construction
Small rustic wood wood railing staircase in San Francisco with wood walls.
Infusion
Infusion
Oasis Architecture & DesignOasis Architecture & Design
Medium sized midcentury wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in San Diego with painted wood risers.
Custom Traditional Log System Home
Custom Traditional Log System Home
Appalachian Log and Timber HomesAppalachian Log and Timber Homes
This is an example of a large rustic wood straight wood railing staircase in Atlanta with open risers.
Coastal Soft Modern
Coastal Soft Modern
Prater Architects, Inc.Prater Architects, Inc.
The upper foyer displays the owner's large format art pieces below a suspended curved wood ceiling. Photos by: Brent Haywood Photography. www.brenthaywoodphotography.com
Farmhouse with Craftsman Influences
Farmhouse with Craftsman Influences
Ruhmel Contracting IncRuhmel Contracting Inc
Oak stair and rail with Walnut wrapped beam. Chuck Hamilton
This is an example of a large traditional wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Philadelphia with wood risers.
Seabrook Island House 2
Seabrook Island House 2
ArchitraveArchitrave
Sam Holland
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal l-shaped wood railing staircase in Charleston with wood risers, tongue and groove walls and feature lighting.
大森の古民家
大森の古民家
木曽善元建築工房木曽善元建築工房
Inspiration for a world-inspired wood straight mixed railing staircase in Other with open risers.
timber stairs with stacked stringers
timber stairs with stacked stringers
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Seattle with open risers.
Lakeside Georgian
Lakeside Georgian
Hagstrom BuilderHagstrom Builder
Treleven Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic wood curved wood railing staircase in Minneapolis with wood risers.
Ristrutturazione di una ex stalla a Sutri (VT)
Ristrutturazione di una ex stalla a Sutri (VT)
VINCENZO MEZZACANEVINCENZO MEZZACANE
Modern wood straight metal railing staircase with wood risers.

All Railing 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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