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Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Design ideas for an expansive farmhouse wood curved wood railing staircase in Salt Lake City with wood risers.
Historic Central Remodel
Historic Central Remodel
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Expansive wood curved metal railing staircase in Phoenix with wood risers.
Virginia Contemporary
Virginia Contemporary
M.S. Vicas InteriorsM.S. Vicas Interiors
Photo of an expansive contemporary wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in DC Metro with open risers and feature lighting.
Mercer Island Modern
Mercer Island Modern
Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior DesignersGarret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
Design ideas for an expansive modern metal floating glass railing staircase in Seattle with open risers.
Alamo Square Beautiful Home
Alamo Square Beautiful Home
Hayasa Flooring Design, IncHayasa Flooring Design, Inc
Photo of an expansive modern wood l-shaped staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Casual Mediterranean in Dallas-Fort Worth
Casual Mediterranean in Dallas-Fort Worth
Arveaux InteriorsArveaux Interiors
Photos by Dan Piassick
Expansive mediterranean curved staircase in Dallas with open risers.
Our Work
Our Work
Northern Heritage BuildersNorthern Heritage Builders
Cape Cod Home Builder - Floor plans Designed by CR Watson, Home Building Construction CR Watson, - Cape Cod General Contractor, 1950's Cape Cod Style Staircase, Staircase white paneling hardwood banister, Greek Farmhouse Revival Style Home, Open Concept Floor plan, Coiffered Ceilings, Wainscoting Paneled Staircase, Victorian Era Wall Paneling, Victorian wall Paneling Staircase, Painted JFW Photography for C.R. Watson
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
Expansive contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Salt Lake City with open risers.
Custom Stair Treads Rug
Custom Stair Treads Rug
FLOORIANSFLOORIANS
Floorians
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary carpeted floating wood railing staircase in Toronto with open risers.
Anna Maria in Naples, FL
Anna Maria in Naples, FL
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Giovanni Photography
This is an example of an expansive contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Tampa with open risers.
Charlotte Home
Charlotte Home
Durham Designs & Consulting, LLCDurham Designs & Consulting, LLC
The curved staircase, lined by custom-made iron balusters and walnut railing, spirals around a glistening crystal Schonbek chandelier. Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].
Custom Design - Staircase - Elan
Custom Design - Staircase - Elan
Blue HeronBlue Heron
This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped glass railing staircase in Las Vegas.
Custom Design - Staircase - Elan
Custom Design - Staircase - Elan
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary l-shaped glass railing staircase in Las Vegas.
Hidden Canyon Retreat
Hidden Canyon Retreat
ArchitecTor, PCArchitecTor, PC
Tony Hernandez Photography
Expansive contemporary concrete floating staircase in Phoenix.
Interiors
Interiors
Orchard EstatesOrchard Estates
Expansive traditional wood spiral metal railing staircase in Detroit with painted wood risers.
Transitional Staircase
Transitional Staircase
Design ideas for an expansive classic wood straight staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers.
Haus P
Haus P
HANS JÜRGEN LANDES FOTOGRAFIEHANS JÜRGEN LANDES FOTOGRAFIE
HANS JÜRGEN LANDES FOTOGRAFIE
Photo of an expansive modern concrete straight staircase in Dortmund with open risers.
Faltwerktreppe Salzgitter
Faltwerktreppe Salzgitter
Treppen und Bauelemente Schmidt GmbHTreppen und Bauelemente Schmidt GmbH
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary wood curved staircase in Other with wood risers.
Saddlebrook
Saddlebrook
Sims Luxury BuildersSims Luxury Builders
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean curved metal railing staircase in Houston.
Mill Made Staircase with Cut Stringer from Lower Level to 2nd Floor
Mill Made Staircase with Cut Stringer from Lower Level to 2nd Floor
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Open end swell step with 7" custom starting newel post. 1-1/4" painted balusters. Poplar handrail stained dark brown. Southern yellow pine treads with custom carpet runner. Photo by Mike Kaskel

Expansive Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful 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 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 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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