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Eclectic U-shaped Staircase Ideas and Designs

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West End, Glasgow Full house refurbishment
West End, Glasgow Full house refurbishment
Karen Parry ArchitectKaren Parry Architect
Stairway
Inspiration for an eclectic painted wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Glasgow with painted wood risers and wainscoting.
South Circular Road Residence
South Circular Road Residence
Mortar & More LtdMortar & More Ltd
Design ideas for an eclectic painted wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Dublin with painted wood risers and wainscoting.
Venice Canals
Venice Canals
Katie Leede & Company StudioKatie Leede & Company Studio
Life on display.
Inspiration for a small eclectic wood u-shaped staircase in New York.
Phoenixville Staircase make over
Phoenixville Staircase make over
Sandberg's Custom Hardwood FloorsSandberg's Custom Hardwood Floors
Dog friendly! We use an anti-slip polyurethane finish on the treads so they are A LOT less slippery! 3/4" square wrought iron balusters. 5 1/2" newel post. 6410 style railings.
Hyde Park Gardens
Hyde Park Gardens
Hub Architects and Designers ltdHub Architects and Designers ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic carpeted u-shaped staircase in London with carpeted risers.
Sand Canyon
Sand Canyon
Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.
Mel Carll
Photo of a medium sized bohemian wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Los Angeles with painted wood risers.
Seneca Lake House
Seneca Lake House
in.site:architecturein.site:architecture
Tim Wilkes
Medium sized eclectic wood u-shaped staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Dickson
Dickson
Dyphor New YorkDyphor New York
Bohemian wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Williamsburg Loft
Williamsburg Loft
Space ExplorationSpace Exploration
Photo of a bohemian u-shaped staircase in New York.
SCRIPT RAIL
SCRIPT RAIL
Iron & Wire LLCIron & Wire LLC
Rolled steel bars with forged like woven patterns.
Photo of a medium sized eclectic wood u-shaped staircase in Chicago with open risers.
Black & White Striped Carpet to Stairs
Black & White Striped Carpet to Stairs
The Flooring Group LtdThe Flooring Group Ltd
Client: Private Residence In West London Brief: To supply & install black and white striped stair carpet to stairs
Design ideas for an eclectic carpeted u-shaped staircase in London with carpeted risers.
Surrey
Surrey
Square One ConstructionSquare One Construction
Wood and metal staircase with brick wall accent.
Photo of a large bohemian wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Vancouver with open risers.
House as Art - 2140 Cave Hill Lane
House as Art - 2140 Cave Hill Lane
Humes Ward Team at Rector Hayden RealtorsHumes Ward Team at Rector Hayden Realtors
Joseph Rey Au, Photographer
Bohemian wood u-shaped staircase in Other.
Noe Valley 35
Noe Valley 35
SF Design BuildSF Design Build
Interior Design: Allison Muir | Photos: Esteban Cortez
Photo of a large eclectic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in San Francisco with painted wood risers.
Rediseño escalera para residencial
Rediseño escalera para residencial
Apersonal - Reformas e InteriorismoApersonal - Reformas e Interiorismo
This is an example of a large bohemian wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Other with wood risers and wallpapered walls.
5 Storey Period House Renovation - East London
5 Storey Period House Renovation - East London
Lomax & ChiLomax & Chi
Attic staircase up to Master Bedroom. With feature open bookcase.
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in London with carpeted risers and brick walls.
Wayzata Cape Dutch
Wayzata Cape Dutch
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Interior Design: Lucy Interior Design | Builder: Detail Homes | Landscape Architecture: TOPO | Photography: Spacecrafting
Photo of an eclectic painted wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Minneapolis with painted wood risers.
Flavor Paper Celestial Dragon Wallpaper
Flavor Paper Celestial Dragon Wallpaper
Spruce, LLCSpruce, LLC
This is an example of an eclectic wood u-shaped staircase in New Orleans with wood risers.
Garden Oasis Stairway
Garden Oasis Stairway
Trillium Enterprises, INC.Trillium Enterprises, INC.
Plants, animals, playful colors, and every electronic gadget you can think of has been incorporated into every aspect of this home. From the underwater camera in the Koi pond, to the built in cat walks, this home meets every imagination. © Holly Lepere
Traditional Estate Home
Traditional Estate Home
Polsky Perlstein ArchitectsPolsky Perlstein Architects
Jeremy Coulter
Eclectic wood u-shaped staircase in San Francisco with painted wood risers.

Eclectic U-shaped Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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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