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The Beach Houses - Stair
The Beach Houses - Stair
Studio Four Point TenStudio Four Point Ten
Solid hardwood stair with slatted screening and wall panelling.
Nautical staircase in Sussex.
Port Streets I
Port Streets I
Alicia Torosian DesignAlicia Torosian Design
Design ideas for a beach style staircase in Orange County.
Hamptons Modern
Hamptons Modern
ChangoChango
This is an example of a beach style staircase in New York.
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Family Lake Retreat
Family Lake Retreat
Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLCWesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC
Beach style staircase in Other.
Chic and Classic
Chic and Classic
Lacy GreenLacy Green
Coastal carpeted wood railing staircase in Denver with carpeted risers.
Vantage
Vantage
ABI InteriorsABI Interiors
Vantage is an Australian beach house that eludes convention.⁠ ⁠ It offers a surprising feat of structural imagination that hinges on smart spatial association.⁠ ⁠ Journey through the interiors of this modern Aussie marvel to appreciate how carefully chosen decor choices, along with an emphasis on functionality, play crucial parts in its intriguing facade.⁠ ⁠ Want more of Vantage? View the full tour on The Interior Edit.
Cremorne Residence
Cremorne Residence
Jodie Carter DesignJodie Carter Design
Inspiration for a coastal staircase in Sydney.
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Custom Home - Winter Park FL
Custom Home - Winter Park FL
LunDev Custom HomesLunDev Custom Homes
This is an example of a nautical staircase in Orlando.
Acacia
Acacia
Photography by Leigh Ann RowePhotography by Leigh Ann Rowe
This is an example of a nautical staircase in Los Angeles.
California Coastal Family Home
California Coastal Family Home
Anne Sneed Architectural InteriorsAnne Sneed Architectural Interiors
Photo of a beach style staircase in San Diego.
Castaways Remodel
Castaways Remodel
Willhoit Construction, Inc.Willhoit Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a beach style staircase in Orange County.
Via Quito Traditional
Via Quito Traditional
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Coastal staircase in Orange County.
Annapolis Waterfront Style
Annapolis Waterfront Style
Gina Fitzsimmons ASID NKBAGina Fitzsimmons ASID NKBA
We updated the home by applying a grey wash to the Oak floors to soften them. We faux finished the newel post and handrail in a taupe color with a rubbed through look at wear points. The baby Grand is nestled in the space under the stairs with a round ottoman that just fits in its beautiful curve. The color chosen for the stairway wall was a perfect choice and makes one feel as if they are climbing the stairs into the clouds. Steve Buchanan Photography
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Beach Style Staircase
Beach Style Staircase
Inspiration for a beach style staircase in Providence.
Quogue Residence
Quogue Residence
Wills Design AssociatesWills Design Associates
A nook under the stairs.
This is an example of an expansive nautical staircase in Houston.
Stair Runners
Stair Runners
Hemphill's Rugs & CarpetsHemphill's Rugs & Carpets
We took this hand loomed flat weave wool carpet and fabricated into a stair runner with a wide navy blue cotton border.
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical painted wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Orange County with painted wood risers.
Seaside Getaway
Seaside Getaway
Joseph Olson InteriorsJoseph Olson Interiors
Inspiration for a beach style wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers and tongue and groove walls.

Coastal 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.
Coastal Shingle–Style Home on St. Andrews Bay
Coastal Shingle–Style Home on St. Andrews Bay
E. F. San JuanE. F. San Juan
Coastal Shingle Style on St. Andrew Bay Private Residence / Panama City Beach, Florida Architect: Eric Watson Builder: McIntosh-Myers Construction For this lovely Coastal Shingle–style home, E. F. San Juan supplied Loewen impact-rated windows and doors, E. F. San Juan Invincia® impact-rated custom mahogany entry doors, exterior board-and-batten siding, exterior shingles, and exterior trim and millwork. We also supplied all the interior doors, stair parts, paneling, mouldings, and millwork. Challenges: At over 10,000 square feet, the sheer size of this home—coupled with the extensive amount of materials we produced and provided—made for a great scheduling challenge. Another significant challenge for the E. F. San Juan team was the homeowner’s desire for an electronic locking system on numerous Invincia® doors we custom manufactured for the home. This was a first-time request for us, but a challenge we gladly accepted! Solution: We worked closely with the builder, Cliff Myers of McIntosh-Myers Construction, as well as the architect, Eric Watson, to ensure the timeliness of decisions as they related to the home’s critical production timeline. We also worked closely with our design engineer and the home’s engineer of record, Allen Barnes of Apex Engineering Group, to provide a solution that allowed for an electronic lock on our custom Invincia® mahogany doors. The completed home is a stunning example of coastal architecture that is as safe and secure as it is beautiful. --- Photography by Jack Gardner
Lighthouse Bay- Staircase
Lighthouse Bay- Staircase
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Interior Designer: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Youngblood Builders Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
Small coastal carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
Residences on Sixth
Residences on Sixth
Cardamon DesignCardamon Design
Design ideas for a nautical wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
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