Coastal Staircase Ideas and Designs

Private Residence

Jaycox Architects & Associates

Sue Root Photography
Photo of a coastal u-shaped staircase in Jacksonville.

Laurel - Low Country Infill

Visbeen Architects

The Laurel was a project that required a rigorous lesson in southern architectural vernacular. The site being located in the hot climate of the Carolina shoreline, the client was eager to capture cross breezes and utilize outdoor entertainment spaces. The home was designed with three covered porches, one partially covered courtyard, and one screened porch, all accessed by way of French doors and extra tall double-hung windows. The open main level floor plan centers on common livings spaces, while still leaving room for a luxurious master suite. The upstairs loft includes two individual bed and bath suites, providing ample room for guests. Native materials were used in construction, including a metal roof and local timber.

Connectiut Beachside Retreat

Uccello Development, LLC

Tom Ackner
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal straight staircase in New York with panelled walls.

Composite deck

ATG Design

Photo of a coastal staircase in Vancouver.

Dunes Oceanfront Home

CRG Companies

Standing on the spiral staircase looking down to the main staircase.
Photo of a large beach style wood curved wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers.

Beach Style Staircase

Design ideas for a small beach style wood l-shaped staircase in Boston with wood risers.

Washington Ave Osterville

James Phillip Golden Architect

Photo of a beach style staircase in Boston.

Penny Lane

Intertwine House Plans

Coastal staircase in Charleston.

Normandy Beach, NJ

Porraro Homes Inc

This is an example of a medium sized nautical wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers.

Daniel Island Residence 1

Architrave

Tripp Smith
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Charleston with painted wood risers.

West Coast Beachside

Engels Design

Photo of a coastal wood straight glass railing staircase in Perth with wood risers.

Wharf House

Wright-Ryan Homes

Rob Karosis
Photo of a coastal staircase in Portland Maine with feature lighting.

Nissequogue Shingle Style Classic

R. Wade Johnson Design

Bruce Kersten
Beach style wood straight staircase in New York with open risers.

Custom Home - Barnstable Harbor

Patriot Builders Inc

Dan Cutrona
Nautical staircase in Boston.

My Work

Knickerbocker By Design

Design ideas for a large nautical wood straight wire cable railing staircase in Bridgeport with open risers.

Brick Beach Remodel

Bellingham Bay Builders

Photography by Radley Muller Photography Design by Cirrus Design Interior Design by Brady Interior Design Services
This is an example of a coastal wood curved mixed railing staircase in Seattle with metal risers.

Point Pleasant Residence #nautical rope

Legacy Stairs & Millwork, Inc.

Andrew Schwartz
Photo of a nautical wood floating staircase in New York with open risers.

Cisco

McMullen & Associates

Inspiration for a beach style staircase in Boston.

Beach House

The GR Plume Company, Inc

Teak Veneered Tetraleaf™
Beach style staircase in Los Angeles.

Lewes Split Personality

Lane Builders LLC

Photo of a medium sized coastal wood l-shaped staircase in Other 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.

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