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Country Staircase with Open Risers Ideas and Designs

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Modern Farmhouse in Altadore
Modern Farmhouse in Altadore
Trickle Creek Designer HomesTrickle Creek Designer Homes
Love how this glass wall makes the stairway open and airy!
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse wood floating wood railing staircase in Calgary with open risers.
Refined Rustic
Refined Rustic
Kristy Cameron DesignKristy Cameron Design
Design ideas for a large farmhouse wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Chicago with open risers.
Barn 34 - Modern Barn Style Home in Catskill Mountains
Barn 34 - Modern Barn Style Home in Catskill Mountains
Charles Petersheim, BuilderCharles Petersheim, Builder
This is an example of a medium sized country wood straight wood railing staircase in New York with open risers.
Casa al Piazzale
Casa al Piazzale
Leo BastreghiLeo Bastreghi
Design ideas for a farmhouse staircase in Florence with open risers.
Cosy à Doubs
Cosy à Doubs
Myotte-Duquet HabitatMyotte-Duquet Habitat
SCHOOLMESTERS
Design ideas for a large rural wood u-shaped staircase in Dijon with open risers.
Bragg Hill
Bragg Hill
MaMo ArchitectsMaMo Architects
Jeffrey Totoro Photography
Inspiration for a rural mixed railing staircase in Philadelphia with open risers.
Bloomer Rustic
Bloomer Rustic
Lampert LumberLampert Lumber
Medium sized country wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Minneapolis with open risers.
#RaisingtheBarn
#RaisingtheBarn
ConcettiConcetti
Design ideas for a rural wood l-shaped metal railing staircase with open risers and wood walls.
My Houzz: Rustic Meets Refined in a Converted Ohio Barn
My Houzz: Rustic Meets Refined in a Converted Ohio Barn
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
In keeping with the concept of recycling the barn's original materials, Franklin cut and refinished old beams for the new stairs. Coupled with white steel stringers and rails, the stairs, which are made up of oak, hickory and black walnut species, define the old-meets-new aesthetic of the home's design. Adrienne DeRosa Photography
Oak Ave
Oak Ave
Beachwood IncBeachwood Inc
Inspiration for a country wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Elemental House
Elemental House
Elizabeth Herrmann architecture + designElizabeth Herrmann architecture + design
Design ideas for a farmhouse wood metal railing staircase in Burlington with open risers.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Tektive DesignTektive Design
Brightroom SF - Marcell Puzsar Photography
Farmhouse wood floating staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Country Staircase
Country Staircase
Photo of a farmhouse wood curved wood railing staircase in Other with open risers.
rustico a Erli Liguria
rustico a Erli Liguria
Claudia MontevecchiClaudia Montevecchi
This is an example of a small country metal straight staircase in Milan with open risers.
Farm house reclamation
Farm house reclamation
Circle Goods ReclaimedCircle Goods Reclaimed
Design ideas for a large rural wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Denver with open risers.
Spirals
Spirals
MNC METAL DESIGN, Inc.MNC METAL DESIGN, Inc.
60" dia. aluminum spiral meets IRC building code
Design ideas for a medium sized country metal spiral metal railing staircase in Wilmington with open risers.
Wren Cottage
Wren Cottage
Craft RenovationsCraft Renovations
Oliver Edwards
Medium sized rural wood straight staircase in Wiltshire with open risers.
Silvermine miller's house
Silvermine miller's house
Rob Sanders Architects LLCRob Sanders Architects LLC
The Imagesmiths
Medium sized farmhouse wood curved mixed railing staircase in New York with open risers.
Enterprise
Enterprise
TOTAL CONCEPTSTOTAL CONCEPTS
library and reading area build into and under stairway.
Photo of a country wood u-shaped staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Thistle Hill Farm
Thistle Hill Farm
Northworks Architects + PlannersNorthworks Architects + Planners
Located upon a 200-acre farm of rolling terrain in western Wisconsin, this new, single-family sustainable residence implements today’s advanced technology within a historic farm setting. The arrangement of volumes, detailing of forms and selection of materials provide a weekend retreat that reflects the agrarian styles of the surrounding area. Open floor plans and expansive views allow a free-flowing living experience connected to the natural environment.

Country Staircase with Open Risers Ideas and Designs

A beautiful country 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 country 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 country 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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