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Coastal L-shaped Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Beach Front 30A
Beach Front 30A
Coastal Elements ConstructionCoastal Elements Construction
Photo of a medium sized coastal wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Miami with painted wood risers.
Wando View Street 1
Wando View Street 1
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Matthew Scott Photography, INC
This is an example of a large coastal wood l-shaped staircase in Charleston with wood risers.
NEW! Harbor View Cottage
NEW! Harbor View Cottage
Taste Design IncTaste Design Inc
Nat Rea
Photo of a nautical wood l-shaped staircase in Providence with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Rhode Island Retreat
Rhode Island Retreat
David Scott Parker Architects LlcDavid Scott Parker Architects Llc
Durston Saylor
Photo of a medium sized coastal carpeted l-shaped staircase in Providence with wood risers.
Poplar Beach
Poplar Beach
Greater Living ArchitectureGreater Living Architecture
Large nautical wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Faulkner Drive
Faulkner Drive
Colonial Reproductions, Inc.Colonial Reproductions, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical wood l-shaped staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
Laurel Park Project
Laurel Park Project
Angie D. DecorAngie D. Decor
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical carpeted l-shaped metal railing staircase in Tampa with carpeted risers.
Vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, DE
Vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, DE
Morgan Howarth PhotographyMorgan Howarth Photography
Morgan Howarth PHOTOGRAPHY
Beach style wood l-shaped staircase in DC Metro with open risers.
The Cove Cottage
The Cove Cottage
Lisa Carlisle ArchitectLisa Carlisle Architect
This is an example of a medium sized beach style wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Providence with wood risers.
Harpswell
Harpswell
Banks Design Associates, LTD & Simply HomeBanks Design Associates, LTD & Simply Home
Photo of a beach style painted wood l-shaped staircase in Portland Maine with painted wood risers.
Wooden Classic in Seaside, Florida
Wooden Classic in Seaside, Florida
E. F. San JuanE. F. San Juan
Wooden Classicism Nesbitt House – Seaside, Florida Architect: Robert A. M. Stern Builder: O.B. Laurent Construction E. F. San Juan produced all of the interior and exterior millwork for this elegantly designed residence in the influential New Urban town of Seaside, Florida. Challenges: The beachfront residence required adherence to the area’s strict building code requirements, creating a unique profile for the compact layout of each room. Each room was also designed with all-wood walls and ceilings, which meant there was a lot of custom millwork! Solution: Unlike many homes where the same molding and paneling profiles are repeated throughout each room, this home featured a unique profile for each space. The effort was laborious—our team at E. F. San Juan created tools for each of these specific jobs. “The project required over four hundred man-hours of knife-grinding just to produce the tools,” says Edward San Juan. “Organization and scheduling were critical in this project because so many parts were required to complete each room.” The long hours and hard work allowed us to take the compacted plan and create the feel of an open, airy American beach house with the influence of 1930s Swedish classicism. The ceiling and walls in each room are paneled, giving them an elongated look to open up the space. The enticing, simplified wooden classicism style seamlessly complements the sweeping vistas and surrounding natural beauty along the Gulf of Mexico. --- Photography by Steven Mangum – STM Photography
Caswell St - Narragansett Pier
Caswell St - Narragansett Pier
Sweenor Builders IncorporatedSweenor Builders Incorporated
Seth Jacobson Photography
Design ideas for a small coastal wood l-shaped staircase in Providence with wood risers.
Oasis 3
Oasis 3
Paradise Tiny Homes LLCParadise Tiny Homes LLC
Beach style wood l-shaped staircase in Hawaii with painted wood risers and tongue and groove walls.
Sconset Cottage
Sconset Cottage
Ackcnc, Inc.Ackcnc, Inc.
Medium sized coastal carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with carpeted risers.
Orchid Custom
Orchid Custom
Legacy CDM Inc.Legacy CDM Inc.
Jola Photography
This is an example of a nautical wood l-shaped staircase in Orange County with wood risers.
Wells Beach - Pirate House
Wells Beach - Pirate House
Richard Moody & Sons Construction LLCRichard Moody & Sons Construction LLC
Custom stairway unites the home's three floors. The stair treads match the dark-stained, handscraped birch floor. Photo: James R. Salomon
Large nautical wood l-shaped staircase in Portland Maine with painted wood risers.
South West Cottage
South West Cottage
BDR Executive Custom HomesBDR Executive Custom Homes
Design ideas for a coastal wood l-shaped staircase in Grand Rapids with painted wood risers.
Hedgefield
Hedgefield
Leandra Fremont-Smith InteriorsLeandra Fremont-Smith Interiors
Photo of a nautical carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Portland Maine with carpeted risers.
Paradise Key South Beach
Paradise Key South Beach
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
The Island House built by Glenn Layton Homes in Paradise Key South Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Photo of a medium sized nautical wood l-shaped staircase in Jacksonville with wood risers.
Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
Caco Photography
Inspiration for a large beach style wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Brisbane with painted wood risers.

Coastal L-shaped 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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