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Traditional Staircase
Traditional Staircase
This is an example of a traditional wood curved wood railing staircase spindle in Boston with painted wood risers.
Reinventing the Railway Cottage
Reinventing the Railway Cottage
Clifton Interiors LtdClifton Interiors Ltd
Design ideas for a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in London with under stair storage and feature lighting.
Urban Lake Cottage
Urban Lake Cottage
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
General Contractor: Hagstrom Builders | Photos: Corey Gaffer Photography
This is an example of a traditional wood l-shaped staircase in Minneapolis with painted wood risers.
Front Staircase
Front Staircase
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
The staircase with its wainscot moldings was completely refurbished.
Large traditional wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Modern staircase
Modern staircase
KuDa PhotographyKuDa Photography
Private residence. Photo by KuDa Photography
Photo of a contemporary glass railing staircase in Los Angeles with feature lighting.
Staircases featuring runners and Zoroufy stair rods
Staircases featuring runners and Zoroufy stair rods
ZoroufyZoroufy
Photo courtesy of Carpet Yard, Inc.
Inspiration for a classic wood curved staircase in Other.
staircase
staircase
Elad GonenElad Gonen
Project for austec Shamir building. architects :studio arcasa
Photo of a contemporary wood metal railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Kaplan Wright House LA
Kaplan Wright House LA
David Churchill - Architectural PhotographerDavid Churchill - Architectural Photographer
This is an example of a modern staircase in Los Angeles with under stair storage.
Trimble Road
Trimble Road
Allard Ward ArchitectsAllard Ward Architects
Wiff Harmer
Classic u-shaped staircase in Nashville.
Fairfield House
Fairfield House
Webber + Studio, ArchitectsWebber + Studio, Architects
© Jacob Termansen Photography
Inspiration for a modern wood floating wood railing staircase in Austin with open risers.
Marble & Walnut
Marble & Walnut
Signature Design & Cabinetry LLCSignature Design & Cabinetry LLC
This is an example of a traditional curved staircase in Seattle.
Castle Pines Modern
Castle Pines Modern
Cadre General ContractorsCadre General Contractors
This is an example of a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Denver with wood risers and under stair storage.
Gatti Apartment 3 for Peek Architecture
Gatti Apartment 3 for Peek Architecture
Alex Maguire PhotographyAlex Maguire Photography
Alex Maguire
Photo of a rustic wood curved staircase in London with open risers.
Palmetto Bluff - Parader Circle
Palmetto Bluff - Parader Circle
Court Atkins GroupCourt Atkins Group
Inspiration for a nautical wood u-shaped staircase in Atlanta with painted wood risers.
Edwardian Residence
Edwardian Residence
RYAN ASSOCIATES GENERAL CONTRACTORSRYAN ASSOCIATES GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Inspiration for a classic wood l-shaped staircase in San Francisco with painted wood risers.
Hudson Valley Retreat
Hudson Valley Retreat
Battle Associates, ArchitectsBattle Associates, Architects
This project is a small, new house for an artist and a craftsman was driven by clean, transparent lines with a magnificent vista over the Hudson Valley. Cleaner, modern industrial vocabulary was the palette for this project. It also included separate painting and workshop studios. Clean, transparent lines governed this design, for a very open feeling.
Sharma's Residence
Sharma's Residence
SPACES ARCHITECTS@kaSPACES ARCHITECTS@ka
Mr. Bharat Aggarwal
Photo of a contemporary floating staircase in Delhi with feature lighting.
New Old Farmhouse: Stairwell and Front Entry
New Old Farmhouse: Stairwell and Front Entry
Richard Taylor ArchitectsRichard Taylor Architects
Design ideas for a traditional wood staircase in Columbus.
Dorset Country Cottage
Dorset Country Cottage
Stephanie Dunning Interior DesignStephanie Dunning Interior Design
Design ideas for a rural painted wood straight staircase in Wiltshire with painted wood risers.
Modern Staircase
Modern Staircase
Photo of a modern u-shaped staircase in Melbourne.

Brown 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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