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Coastal Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Chic and Classic
Lacy GreenLacy Green
Coastal carpeted wood railing staircase in Denver with carpeted risers.
Rebecca Driggs Interiors_Raleigh NC
Rebecca Driggs Interiors_Raleigh NC
Sean Costello PhotographySean Costello Photography
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Coastal wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Raleigh with painted wood risers.
Black Lake Residence
Black Lake Residence
Alexander Design Group, Inc.Alexander Design Group, Inc.
Spacecrafting
Photo of a beach style wood wood railing staircase in Minneapolis with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
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Lake Retreat
Lake Retreat
Rebecca Driggs InteriorsRebecca Driggs Interiors
Sean Costello
Inspiration for a nautical carpeted u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Raleigh with carpeted risers.
Nautical Staircase with Glass Railing
Nautical Staircase with Glass Railing
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Multi-level staircase with wood treads and white risers. The railing has glass panels with stainless steel round hand rail. Glass Stainless Steel Railing builder: Keuka Studios, Home Builder: Cross Rip Builders, Photographer: Wendy Mills Photography
Beach House Delight
Beach House Delight
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Morgan Howarth
Inspiration for a large beach style wood l-shaped staircase in DC Metro with wood risers.
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.
Lakeside Story
Lakeside Story
Doyle Coffin Architecture LLCDoyle Coffin Architecture LLC
Inspiration for a large nautical wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Oyster Harbor Guest House
Oyster Harbor Guest House
SLC InteriorsSLC Interiors
This is an example of a coastal carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with carpeted risers.
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.
Acacia Transitional
Acacia Transitional
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Chad Mellon
Inspiration for a nautical wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Case Study: Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Case Study: Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
InsidesignInsidesign
Anthony-Masterson
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style painted wood spiral wood railing staircase in Atlanta with painted wood risers.
Larkspur III
Larkspur III
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Chad Mellon
Beach style wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Los Angeles with painted wood risers.
Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
Caco Photography
Inspiration for a large beach style wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Brisbane with painted wood risers.
Manhattan Beach Residence
Manhattan Beach Residence
UserUser
Design ideas for a coastal painted wood l-shaped staircase in San Diego with painted wood risers.
Roberts Bay Residence
Roberts Bay Residence
Dwell InteriorsDwell Interiors
Ryan Gamma Photography
This is an example of a coastal wood floating glass railing staircase in Tampa with open risers.
Easton House
Easton House
Patrick SuttonPatrick Sutton
photos by Erik Kvalsvik
Inspiration for a beach style staircase in DC Metro.
Dover Renovation
Dover Renovation
Silipo Architecture & DesignSilipo Architecture & Design
Inspiration for a coastal carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with carpeted risers.
Acacia IV
Acacia IV
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Design ideas for a coastal wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Orange County with wood 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.
Water's Edge
Water's Edge
Timothy M. Giguere, AIA - TMS ArchitectsTimothy M. Giguere, AIA - TMS Architects
Architectrure by TMS Architects Rob Karosis Photography
Design ideas for a coastal wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
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