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Wingaersheek Cottage
Wingaersheek Cottage
Catalano ArchitectsCatalano Architects
Photo of a nautical staircase in Boston.
Whimsy Cottage
Whimsy Cottage
Andrea Swan - Swan ArchitectureAndrea Swan - Swan Architecture
Steve Henke
Inspiration for a nautical carpeted straight mixed railing staircase in Minneapolis.
Beach House Branford
Beach House Branford
Nelson Edwards Company Architects, LLCNelson Edwards Company Architects, LLC
Photo: Robert Benson
Photo of a small beach style wood straight staircase in New York with wood risers and under stair storage.
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Sandpiper
Sandpiper
Bob Chatham Custom Home DesignBob Chatham Custom Home Design
Photo of a coastal staircase in Miami.
Cremorne Residence
Cremorne Residence
Jodie Carter DesignJodie Carter Design
Inspiration for a coastal staircase in Sydney.
Outside Perspective
Outside Perspective
Waterlily InteriorsWaterlily Interiors
Stylish Productions
Design ideas for a beach style staircase in Baltimore.
Acacia
Acacia
Devco HomesDevco Homes
Photo of a nautical staircase in Los Angeles.
Falmouth Renovation
Falmouth Renovation
Distinctive InteriorsDistinctive Interiors
Design ideas for a nautical painted wood wood railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
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.
Cottage Winder Style Stair
Cottage Winder Style Stair
Trimcraft of Fort Myers, Inc.Trimcraft of Fort Myers, Inc.
Looking for that cottage-y look for your beach home? Check out this Winder stair Trimcraft recently completed in a Captiva Island home.
Inspiration for a small nautical staircase in Other.
Narcissus Transitional
Narcissus Transitional
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Design ideas for a coastal staircase in Los Angeles.
302 Orchid
302 Orchid
Teale ArchitectureTeale Architecture
Photography: Ryan Garvin
Design ideas for a beach style staircase in Los Angeles.
Stonington Cliffs
Stonington Cliffs
Peter Cadoux Architects, P.C.Peter Cadoux Architects, P.C.
This is an example of a coastal wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Beach Style Staircase
Beach Style Staircase
Design ideas for a beach style wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Orange County with open risers.
Preserve at the Woods Edge
Preserve at the Woods Edge
Beechwood Building & DesignBeechwood Building & Design
Who doesn't love shiplap trim - down you go to the beautifully finished walk-out for a game of pool during the game. Photography by Dawn Doll
This is an example of a medium sized beach style wood straight staircase in Detroit with wood 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.
Hermosa Beach Beach House
Hermosa Beach Beach House
Design + Build by LazarDesign + Build by Lazar
Custom stairs made from steel with wood risers gives continues the airy feel of the home. Steve Lazar by Design+Build by South Swell. designbuildbysouthswell.com
Coronado Beach House Renovation
Coronado Beach House Renovation
Kim Grant Design IncKim Grant Design Inc
Kim Grant, Architect; Gail Owens, Photographer
Coastal tiled straight staircase in San Diego with tiled risers.
Cottage Coastal
Cottage Coastal
Studio M Interior Design, IncStudio M Interior Design, Inc
Sue Root, Root Photography
Inspiration for a beach style u-shaped staircase in Jacksonville.

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.
Tucked Away
Tucked Away
Brookes + Hill Custom BuildersBrookes + Hill Custom Builders
Nautical wood straight staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
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