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Coastal Floating Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Beaches
Beaches
Skale Building DesignSkale Building Design
Cantilevered timber stair case with frameless glass balustrade and smooth finished concrete wall.
Photo of a beach style wood floating staircase in Brisbane.
Maison de village, Pays Basque (64) -2016
Maison de village, Pays Basque (64) -2016
Carole Dugelay, Architecture Intérieure-DécorationCarole Dugelay, Architecture Intérieure-Décoration
Photo Patrick Sordoillet
Design ideas for a coastal wood floating staircase in Other with open risers.
Modern Laguna
Modern Laguna
Lulu DesignsLulu Designs
Medium sized nautical wood floating metal railing staircase in Orange County with open risers.
Home 2: Kiawah Island, SC
Home 2: Kiawah Island, SC
The Look InteriorsThe Look Interiors
Designed by The Look Interiors. We’ve got tons more photos on our profile; check out our other projects to find some great new looks for your ideabooks!
East Venice
East Venice
Hamilton ArchitectsHamilton Architects
Design ideas for a large beach style wood floating glass railing staircase in Los Angeles.
Cove Road, Old Greenwich
Cove Road, Old Greenwich
Richard Swann ArchitectRichard Swann Architect
Inspiration for a large beach style wood floating mixed railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Open stairs with cabinet below
Open stairs with cabinet below
Madson DesignMadson Design
Open stairs with cabinet below
This is an example of a small beach style wood floating staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Point Pleasant Residence #nautical rope
Point Pleasant Residence #nautical rope
Legacy Stairs & Millwork, Inc.Legacy Stairs & Millwork, Inc.
Andrew Schwartz
Beach style wood floating staircase in New York with open risers.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Equilibrium Interior Design IncEquilibrium Interior Design Inc
Minimalistic entry foyer features a three-story vertical space allowing for birds eye view of the space from floors above. Exotic Brazilian ipe wood clad cantilevered floating stairs seem to be suspended in space and extend all three floors of the residence while LED thread lighting creates soothing glow lifting up the threads. Stainless steel vertical tension bars spanning the entire height of the stairwell provide stability and safety. Photography: Craig Denis
Island Home
Island Home
Daniel Conlon ArchitectsDaniel Conlon Architects
Simple Main stair with cable rail system and large window. Arched doorway.
This is an example of a medium sized beach style wood floating wire cable railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers and panelled walls.
Modern Staircase in Texas Lake House
Modern Staircase in Texas Lake House
Paragon StairsParagon Stairs
A floating staircase is a perfect alternative to a bulky traditional stair frame. It allows light to fill the space and keep the floorplan open.
Design ideas for a large coastal wood floating wire cable railing staircase in Houston with open risers.
Custom Beach House Bonita Springs
Custom Beach House Bonita Springs
Calusa Construction, Inc.Calusa Construction, Inc.
Custom Built three story open stair
This is an example of an expansive nautical wood floating staircase in Miami with painted wood risers.
Lake House
Lake House
Heartland StairwaysHeartland Stairways
Tyler Rippel Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical wood floating mixed railing staircase in Cleveland with open risers.
Show House in Coronado
Show House in Coronado
SDstair Coast BuildingSDstair Coast Building
Hand-made Stairway Floats above the lower stair with each component custom made in our shop. Sally Lyons
This is an example of an expansive nautical wood floating staircase in San Diego with open risers.
Beachside Bend
Beachside Bend
The Anderson Studio of Architecture & DesignThe Anderson Studio of Architecture & Design
Housed atop a sand dune overlooking a crescent shaped beach, this updated innovative shingle style home replaced an existing vacation home our clients purchased a number of years ago. Significantly upgrading what was previously there, the single characteristic they wanted to maintain was a curved glass element that made the home distinctly identifiable from the beach. The height of the dune is unique for the area and well above flood plane which permits living space on all three levels of the home. Choreographed to fit within the natural landscape, guests entering the home from the front porch are immediately greeted with stunning views of the ocean. Delicate wood paneling and textural details are illuminated by abundant natural light flooding the home. East and West facing stairs are greeted with a wash of sunlight in the morning and evening, illuminating paths to breakfast and returning to rest. Photo by Brennan Wesley
Nautical Beach Condo
Nautical Beach Condo
Amanda Webster DesignAmanda Webster Design
Photo: Jessie Preza
Photo of a coastal wood floating staircase in Jacksonville with open risers.
Roberts Bay Residence
Roberts Bay Residence
Dwell InteriorsDwell Interiors
Ryan Gamma Photography
This is an example of a coastal wood floating glass railing staircase in Tampa with open risers.
In the Dunes - Vestibule with Floating Stairs
In the Dunes - Vestibule with Floating Stairs
WoodhullWoodhull
Design ideas for a nautical wood floating wood railing staircase in Portland Maine with wood risers.
537 Plantation Club Villas
537 Plantation Club Villas
Carey North DesignsCarey North Designs
This is an example of a small beach style carpeted floating metal railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Custom Beach House Bonita Springs
Custom Beach House Bonita Springs
Calusa Construction, Inc.Calusa Construction, Inc.
Custom Built three story open stair
Inspiration for an expansive nautical wood floating staircase in Miami with painted wood risers.

Coastal Floating Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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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