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Victorian Family Home
Victorian Family Home
Susan Venn DesignSusan Venn Design
Inspiration for a victorian staircase in Other with a dado rail.
Stainforth Road
Stainforth Road
Studio MilneStudio Milne
Large traditional staircase in London with a dado rail.
Kenwood
Kenwood
Brook Taylor InteriorsBrook Taylor Interiors
This is an example of a classic staircase in DC Metro with a dado rail.
Phoenix Traditional Home Staging
Phoenix Traditional Home Staging
Staging with Style LLCStaging with Style LLC
Large traditional wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Baltimore with painted wood risers and a dado rail.
Barrisdale Project
Barrisdale Project
Rose Gold Homes & DesignRose Gold Homes & Design
This is an example of a traditional staircase in Toronto with a dado rail.
MONROE STAIRCASE
MONROE STAIRCASE
Sheila Rich Interiors, LLCSheila Rich Interiors, LLC
This entry hall is enriched with millwork. Wainscoting is a classical element that feels fresh and modern in this setting. The collection of batik prints adds color and interest to the stairwell and welcome the visitor.
Victorian House S. East London
Victorian House S. East London
Alison Hammond PhotographyAlison Hammond Photography
Inspiration for a bohemian staircase in London with a dado rail.
Classic Coastal Colonial Foyer
Classic Coastal Colonial Foyer
Michael Robert ConstructionMichael Robert Construction
This foyer was updated with the addition of white paneling and new herringbone hardwood floors with a walnut border. The walls are covered in a navy blue grasscloth wallpaper from Thibaut. A navy and white geometric patterned stair-runner, held in place with stair rods capped with pineapple finials, further contributes to the home's coastal feel. Photo by Mike Mroz of Michael Robert Construction
Turn of the Century Cottage
Turn of the Century Cottage
UserUser
Photography by: Werner Straube
Inspiration for a victorian wood staircase in Chicago with a dado rail.
Battersea Family Home
Battersea Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
This lovely Victorian house in Battersea was tired and dated before we opened it up and reconfigured the layout. We added a full width extension with Crittal doors to create an open plan kitchen/diner/play area for the family, and added a handsome deVOL shaker kitchen.
South London Victorian Home
South London Victorian Home
Chris SnookChris Snook
Photo: Chris Snook © 2015 Houzz
Photo of a contemporary staircase in London with a dado rail.
Belgravia Residence
Belgravia Residence
Nesterova Interior DesignNesterova Interior Design
This is an example of a classic carpeted l-shaped staircase in London with carpeted risers and a dado rail.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Photo of a medium sized country staircase in Burlington with a dado rail.
Town Home
Town Home
Bff PhotoworksBff Photoworks
Bff Phtotoworks
Photo of a classic wood staircase in New York with painted wood risers and a dado rail.
Chestnut Hill - Comm
Chestnut Hill - Comm
Elizabeth Home Decor & Design, Inc.Elizabeth Home Decor & Design, Inc.
Michael J Lee
Classic wood u-shaped staircase in Boston with painted wood risers and a dado rail.
Fuller
Fuller
Crystal HomesCrystal Homes
Medium sized traditional wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers and a dado rail.
Showcase 2007
Showcase 2007
Witt ConstructionWitt Construction
Photo of a classic wood l-shaped staircase in Boston with a dado rail.
Grand Marble Foyer with Dual Staircases
Grand Marble Foyer with Dual Staircases
UserUser
Inspiration for a large traditional wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers and a dado rail.
Bright Transitional
Bright Transitional
Custom One HomesCustom One Homes
Beach style staircase in Minneapolis with a dado rail.
Alternative Flooring - Quirky B Fair Isle Sutton Stair Carpet & Hall Runner
Alternative Flooring - Quirky B Fair Isle Sutton Stair Carpet & Hall Runner
Alternative FlooringAlternative Flooring
Quirky B Fair Isle Sutton carpet and runner designed by Margo Selby
Scandinavian staircase in Hampshire with a dado rail.

Black Staircase with a Dado Rail 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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