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Coastal Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Heliotrope Custom
Heliotrope Custom
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Jeri Koegel
Design ideas for a nautical staircase in Orange County.
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.
Amagansett Residence
Amagansett Residence
StudioLABStudioLAB
Nestled at the end of a long flag lot driveway in Amagansett, NY, a young couple purchased the property with intentions to construct a second home for their growing family. A home that would not only be comfortable for the immediate family but also serve and grow on busy summer weekends to accommodate extended family, friends, children and guests. The tight lot along with the sizable program culminated in the building envelope being pushed to every limit, restriction and regulation one could imagine. The resulting architecture possesses a traditional Hamptons cottage exterior juxtaposed with modern elements that help break up the single mass. Centered on the entry façade is a large double story window that shrouds the floating switchback staircase on the interior. A bluestone patio wraps three sides of the home, which, in the rear, leads to a small in ground pool with a frameless glass railing. In the interior, custom white washed white oak floors run throughout the home as well as on the floating central staircase. For a more modern style of living, the open living, kitchen and dining area serve as one large entertaining space. In an area surrounded by sprawling Mcmansions, this tightly knit home functions more similar to that of a large NYC apartment by serving the perfect balance between maximized form with the right amount of function given the strict parameters. Large glass sliders open the living and dining rooms to the backyard patio and pool creating harmony between the indoor and outdoor spaces. Shaker style cabinets in the kitchen pair with a more contemporary staircase softened by the warmer wood tones of the vertical slats that surround it.
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modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point
modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
custom square-edge nosing at the new white oak stair leads to the open master bedroom, while a hidden pocket door at the base of the stairs provides for privacy
Beachside Home
Beachside Home
Jdesign GroupJdesign Group
Warren Reed Photography
This is an example of a medium sized nautical wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
Beachfront Light
Beachfront Light
UserUser
Nautical curved staircase in Atlanta.
Via San Remo
Via San Remo
SIDG DesignSIDG Design
This open concept living area is centered in the home; visible to the kitchen, living room, and staircase. The woven bench with decorative pillows is the perfect spot to take off your shoes and be a part of the conversation.
Northgrove Residence
Northgrove Residence
Studio SteinbomerStudio Steinbomer
Interior view of the Northgrove Residence. Interior Design by Amity Worrell & Co. Construction by Smith Builders. Photography by Andrea Calo.
Design ideas for an expansive nautical carpeted wood railing staircase in Austin with carpeted risers.
Project 1
Project 1
Coulson design build inc.Coulson design build inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical wood curved wood railing staircase in Toronto with painted wood risers.
South Tampa Home
South Tampa Home
Crespo Design GroupCrespo Design Group
A gorgeous coastal style home showcases the calm and relaxed atmosphere right as you walk in. We wanted to incorporate the nearby beach, so we opted for lots of organic textiles, pale blue fabrics, and easy going blonde wood furnishings. Home located in Tampa, Florida. Designed by Florida-based interior design firm Crespo Design Group, who also serves Malibu, Tampa, New York City, the Caribbean, and other areas throughout the United States.
Cape May, NJ, Beach Retreat
Cape May, NJ, Beach Retreat
Bartolomei & Company Interior DesignBartolomei & Company Interior Design
A custom built-in storage seat to the left and built-in desk to the right flank the ornamental staircase. New oak flooring was laid over the original treads and risers, and the original bannisters were painted in Benjamin Moore's Beyond Pale. Photo by Geoffrey Hodgdon
First Street Ocean Ave 2.0
First Street Ocean Ave 2.0
Serenity DesignSerenity Design
Nautical staircase in New York.
Cardiff Custom Home
Cardiff Custom Home
ProPacific Builders, Inc.ProPacific Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized beach style wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in San Diego with painted wood risers.
Summer Mooring - Arched Stairway - Cape Cod, MA Custom Home
Summer Mooring - Arched Stairway - Cape Cod, MA Custom Home
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Custom coastal home on Cape Cod by Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders. 2018 BRICC AWARD (GOLD) // Scope Of Work: Architecture, Construction // Living Space: 5,233ft² // Photography: Brian Vanden Brink // Stairway & entry.
Acacia Transitional
Acacia Transitional
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Chad Mellon
This is an example of a beach style staircase in Los Angeles.
Ships Lock
Ships Lock
WoodhullWoodhull
Photo of a beach style wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Portland Maine with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Modern Organic Stamford on the water
Modern Organic Stamford on the water
Trillium ArchitectsTrillium Architects
David Lindsay, Advanced Photographix
Medium sized nautical carpeted u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in New York with carpeted risers.
Beach House Oasis
Beach House Oasis
Bella Stairs, LLCBella Stairs, LLC
By choosing glass elements, it allowed for natural sunlight to brighten up this space and create a light and airy ambiance.
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal glass floating glass railing staircase in Tampa with open risers.
MEDLEY 3.0 Musterhaus Fellbach
MEDLEY 3.0 Musterhaus Fellbach
UserUser
Eingangsbereich im Musterhaus MEDLEY 3.0 in Fellbach © FingerHaus GmbH
This is an example of a medium sized beach style painted wood straight mixed railing staircase with open risers.

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.
Staircase reading nook
Staircase reading nook
Sea Glass Custom HomesSea Glass Custom Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Houston with painted wood risers.
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