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Carpeted Floating Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Custom Stair Treads Rug
Custom Stair Treads Rug
FLOORIANSFLOORIANS
Floorians
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary carpeted floating wood railing staircase in Toronto with open risers.
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Photo of a medium sized midcentury carpeted floating wood railing staircase in Minneapolis.
Newport II
Newport II
Norton HomesNorton Homes
Design ideas for a large contemporary carpeted floating mixed railing staircase in Minneapolis with carpeted risers.
Modern Medina Two-Story
Modern Medina Two-Story
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
A popular trend in our recent projects is the modern floating metal staircase with open treads. This staircase was custom built to fit the two-story architecture of this home, and the pinewood stairs are stained to match the white oak flooring throughout the rest of the home. The staircase also features a stunning custom brass and etched glass chandelier.
Lake Joseph Renovation - Mainhouse
Lake Joseph Renovation - Mainhouse
Tamarack NorthTamarack North
Inspiration for a small rustic carpeted floating wood railing staircase in Toronto with painted wood risers.
All Surfaces-Brookfield Home
All Surfaces-Brookfield Home
Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.
Mindy Schalinske
This is an example of a medium sized traditional carpeted floating staircase in Milwaukee.
Bronco Drive
Bronco Drive
Cortney Haslem DesignsCortney Haslem Designs
Danny Lee Photography
Design ideas for a modern carpeted floating staircase in Salt Lake City with carpeted risers.
Modern Views - 2015 Dream Home
Modern Views - 2015 Dream Home
Ridge Creek Custom HomesRidge Creek Custom Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized modern carpeted floating staircase in Minneapolis with carpeted risers.
Modern Farmhouse - Parade of Homes 2018
Modern Farmhouse - Parade of Homes 2018
Ezra Lee Design+BuildEzra Lee Design+Build
Modern staircase with custom railing
Design ideas for a classic carpeted floating mixed railing staircase in Salt Lake City with open risers.
Royal York Project, Etobicoke ON (The Kingsway)
Royal York Project, Etobicoke ON (The Kingsway)
HOPE DESIGNSHOPE DESIGNS
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary carpeted floating glass railing staircase in Toronto with open risers.
Riviera Wool Runner
Riviera Wool Runner
Hertford Flooring LtdHertford Flooring Ltd
RIVIERA - Snowdon/Silver Dew - Cut to a runner - With a linen border - Stairs/Landing - Fitted in Bennington Image 6/9
This is an example of a large modern carpeted floating wood railing staircase in Hertfordshire with carpeted risers.
August 2015 Basement Remodel
August 2015 Basement Remodel
AWM Carpentry LLCAWM Carpentry LLC
Basement Stairway
Photo of a medium sized traditional carpeted floating wood railing staircase in Philadelphia with carpeted risers.
Maple stairs with carpeted treads and stainless steel railing
Maple stairs with carpeted treads and stainless steel railing
Specialized Stair and RailSpecialized Stair and Rail
Photo of a large modern carpeted floating mixed railing staircase in Edmonton.
HOSPITAL HOME LOTTERY - 2020 - CALBRIDGE HOMES
HOSPITAL HOME LOTTERY - 2020 - CALBRIDGE HOMES
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
This is an example of an expansive contemporary carpeted floating glass railing staircase in Calgary.
Self supported open rise stair with carpeted treads
Self supported open rise stair with carpeted treads
Specialized Stair and RailSpecialized Stair and Rail
Photo of a large modern carpeted floating mixed railing staircase in Edmonton.
Modern Medina Two-Story
Modern Medina Two-Story
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
A popular trend in our recent projects is the modern floating metal staircase with open treads. This staircase was custom built to fit the two-story architecture of this home, and the pinewood stairs are stained to match the white oak flooring throughout the rest of the home. The staircase also features a stunning custom brass and etched glass chandelier.
Staircase
Staircase
UserUser
A stunning Georgian Rectory on the edge of a South Hams Village, South Devon. Landing and stairs.. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo-Styling, Jan Cadle
Design ideas for a large contemporary carpeted floating staircase in Devon with carpeted risers.
All Surfaces-Brookfield Home
All Surfaces-Brookfield Home
Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.
Mindy Schalinske
This is an example of a medium sized classic carpeted floating staircase in Milwaukee.
Killarney Semi-Detached
Killarney Semi-Detached
hunter | tristan designhunter | tristan design
This is an example of a medium sized modern carpeted floating staircase in Calgary with open risers.
Rivendell Gallery Home - Oklahoma City
Rivendell Gallery Home - Oklahoma City
Huffman Custom HomesHuffman Custom Homes
Home Bar / Staircase
Photo of a large modern carpeted floating mixed railing staircase in Oklahoma City with wood risers.

Carpeted Floating 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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