Coastal All Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

Design ideas for a large nautical wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with painted wood risers and panelled walls.

Ranch Pass Residence

DK Studio

This is an example of a beach style mixed railing staircase in Other with wood risers and panelled walls.

The Beach House

DiMauro Architects, Inc.

Coastal wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Providence with painted wood risers.

Picnic Basket

Morrison Design House

Design ideas for a beach style wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Portland Maine with painted wood risers and under stair storage.

Rear deck stair leading to outdoor shower

Daniel Contelmo Architects

The rear pool deck has its own staircase, which leads down to their private beachfront. The base landing of the stair connects to an outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day in the sand. Photographer: Daniel Contelmo Jr.

Northshore Lakehouse

Kristina Crestin Design

Photo of a coastal carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Manchester with carpeted risers.

Chic and Classic

Lacy Green

Coastal carpeted wood railing staircase in Denver with carpeted risers.

Reclaimed Lakeside Home

Lenox House Design

The Entire Main Level, Stairwell and Upper Level Hall are wrapped in Shiplap, Painted in Benjamin Moore White Dove. The wood flooring and solid beams are all reclaimed barnwood. The lighting is by Crystorama. Photo by Spacecrafting

Complete Home Build, Marco Island

User

Photo of a large beach style wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Miami with painted wood risers.

Oceanfront Atlantic Beach

Brimco Builders

Photo of a beach style wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers.

Curved Staircase

John Kraemer & Sons

A recently completed home by John Kraemer & Sons on Lake Minnetonka's Wayzata Bay. Photography: Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a beach style wood mixed railing staircase in Minneapolis with wood risers.

Sleeping Loft

Rethink Design Studio

A nautical collage adorns the wall as you emerge into the light and airy loft space. Family photos and heirlooms were combined with traditional nautical elements to create a collage with emotional connection. Behind the white flowing curtains are built in beds each adorned with a nautical reading light and built-in hideaway niches. The space is light and airy with painted gray floors, all white walls, old rustic beams and headers, wood paneling, tongue and groove ceilings, dormers, vintage rattan furniture, mid-century painted pieces, and a cool hangout spot for the kids. Wall Color: Super White - Benjamin Moore Floor: Painted 2.5" porch-grade, tongue-in-groove wood. Floor Color: Sterling 1591 - Benjamin Moore Yellow Vanity: Vintage vanity desk with vintage crystal knobs Mirror: Target Collection of gathered art and "finds" on the walls: Vintage, Target, Home Goods (some embellished with natural sisal rope)

Rebecca Driggs Interiors_Raleigh NC

Sean Costello Photography

©Sean Costello Photography
Coastal wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Raleigh with painted wood risers.

Coastal modern farmhouse stairwell nook bench shiplap

Amy Fox Interiors

This is an example of a large beach style wood metal railing staircase in Miami with painted wood risers and tongue and groove walls.

Black Lake Residence

Alexander Design Group, Inc.

Spacecrafting
Photo of a beach style wood wood railing staircase in Minneapolis with painted wood risers and feature lighting.

Beach Style Staircase

This is an example of a nautical wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Tampa with open risers.

Orono Custom Home

Divine Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large nautical wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Minneapolis with painted wood risers.

villa in portofino

IB Studio

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Photo of a nautical l-shaped metal railing staircase in Other.

2017 Fall Showcase

TCD Homes

Dress up your staircase with beautiful lighting and an accent stone wall.
This is an example of a beach style carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.

Oceanfront Atlantic Beach

Brimco Builders

This is an example of a beach style wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers.

Coastal All Railing 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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