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Contemporary Staircase with a Dado Rail Ideas and Designs

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South London Victorian Home
South London Victorian Home
Chris SnookChris Snook
Photo: Chris Snook © 2015 Houzz
Photo of a contemporary staircase in London with a dado rail.
Hyde Park Gardens, London, W2
Hyde Park Gardens, London, W2
Domus NovaDomus Nova
Inside, a beautiful wrought-iron Victorian staircase connects each floor. The stairwell that sits central to the home reminds us that the property is far from ordinary; painted every colour imaginable with vibrant artworks and a Central line tube map print acknowledging its location. http://www.domusnova.com/properties/buy/2060/4-bedroom-flat-westminster-bayswater-hyde-park-gardens-w2-london-for-sale/"> http://www.domusnova.com/properties/buy/2060/4-bedroom-flat-westminster-bayswater-hyde-park-gardens-w2-london-for-sale/
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
Photo of a contemporary staircase in London with a dado rail.
Victorian Flat – Finsbury Park
Victorian Flat – Finsbury Park
JLV Design LtdJLV Design Ltd
The features, wallpaper, dado rail, and runner, were added to enrich the space
Design ideas for a small contemporary tiled straight wood railing staircase in London with carpeted risers, wallpapered walls and a dado rail.
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
Cardinal Custom Construction, Inc.Cardinal Custom Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers, a dado rail and wainscoting.
Sea Cliff
Sea Cliff
Mattingly Thaler ArchitectureMattingly Thaler Architecture
custom stair Matthew Millman photographer
Photo of a contemporary curved metal railing staircase in San Francisco with a dado rail.
Tonbridge Conservation Area - Whole House Renovation
Tonbridge Conservation Area - Whole House Renovation
Baltic Star BuildBaltic Star Build
Design ideas for a large contemporary carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Kent with a dado rail.
Full house refurbishment, loft conversion & extension in Thames Ditton
Full house refurbishment, loft conversion & extension in Thames Ditton
Cube LoftsCube Lofts
Design ideas for a contemporary wood railing staircase in Surrey with a dado rail.
Rock n' Roll in Balham
Rock n' Roll in Balham
Ensoul LtdEnsoul Ltd
Victorian staircase and landing made over by Ensoul. Dark basalt paint provides the perfect colour to contrast neon lighting. A patterned carpet and dado rail elevate the elegance of this grand staircase with painted spindles and varnished hand rail.
Interior Design + Architecture - Hammersmith Grove
Interior Design + Architecture - Hammersmith Grove
My-Studio LtdMy-Studio Ltd
Basement Hall with raised mouldings for wall panelling. Three secret doors designed into the panelling.
Large contemporary wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in London with painted wood risers, panelled walls and a dado rail.
Bedroom with Built-in Wardrobe: Optimising Space on Your Loft Conversion
Bedroom with Built-in Wardrobe: Optimising Space on Your Loft Conversion
UK Loft Rooms LtdUK Loft Rooms Ltd
Medium sized contemporary carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Essex with carpeted risers, tongue and groove walls and a dado rail.
Arrivo scala
Arrivo scala
PRF Studio di Gianluca PezzoliPRF Studio di Gianluca Pezzoli
Photo of a small contemporary tiled u-shaped metal railing staircase in Milan with tiled risers and a dado rail.
Brockley
Brockley
Cassidy Hughes Interior DesignCassidy Hughes Interior Design
Photo of a contemporary carpeted wood railing staircase in London with carpeted risers and a dado rail.
Victorian Flat – Finsbury Park
Victorian Flat – Finsbury Park
JLV Design LtdJLV Design Ltd
The features, wallpaper, dado rail, and runner, were added to enrich the space
This is an example of a small contemporary tiled straight wood railing staircase in London with carpeted risers, wallpapered walls and a dado rail.
Refurbishment Wimbledon Park
Refurbishment Wimbledon Park
Cube LoftsCube Lofts
Inspiration for a contemporary wood railing staircase in London with wallpapered walls and a dado rail.
Victorian Flat – Finsbury Park
Victorian Flat – Finsbury Park
JLV Design LtdJLV Design Ltd
The features, wallpaper, dado rail, and runner, were added to enrich the space
Inspiration for a small contemporary tiled straight wood railing staircase in London with carpeted risers, wallpapered walls and a dado rail.
Bedroom with Built-in Wardrobe: Optimising Space on Your Loft Conversion
Bedroom with Built-in Wardrobe: Optimising Space on Your Loft Conversion
UK Loft Rooms LtdUK Loft Rooms Ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Essex with carpeted risers, tongue and groove walls and a dado rail.
Tonbridge Conservation Area - Whole House Renovation
Tonbridge Conservation Area - Whole House Renovation
Baltic Star BuildBaltic Star Build
Photo of a large contemporary carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Kent with a dado rail.

Contemporary Staircase with a Dado Rail Ideas and Designs

A beautiful contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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