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Expansive Staircase with Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Trousdale Beverly Hills luxury open volume home with modern glass bridge walkway
Trousdale Beverly Hills luxury open volume home with modern glass bridge walkway
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Trousdale Beverly Hills luxury open volume home with modern glass bridge walkway. Photo by Jason Speth.
Design ideas for an expansive modern floating glass railing staircase in Los Angeles with open risers and feature lighting.
Tiles Supplied Refurbishment of Leeds Majestic Building For Channel 4 HQ
Tiles Supplied Refurbishment of Leeds Majestic Building For Channel 4 HQ
Tiles&MosaicsTiles&Mosaics
We are thrilled to have supplied these gorgeous tiles for the Majestic Building in Leeds, the new home of Channel 4 HQ. Visit our website and read the full blog for more information on the development of this monumental project.
Mayfair Mansion
Mayfair Mansion
Nikki Hinton PhotographyNikki Hinton Photography
This is an example of an expansive contemporary spiral metal railing staircase in London with marble treads, marble risers and feature lighting.
Roquetas de Mar
Roquetas de Mar
Code Studio InteriorismoCode Studio Interiorismo
Detalle de la iluminación (Foscarini).
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary straight mixed railing staircase in Other with feature lighting.
Barrington, IL - Custom Hand Tufted Stair Runner
Barrington, IL - Custom Hand Tufted Stair Runner
UserUser
Large staircase with custom -fitted / hand-tufted wool runner. Bottom stair measures 14' feet wide.
This is an example of an expansive classic wood curved staircase in Chicago with wood risers and feature lighting.
Dartmouth Lodge House
Dartmouth Lodge House
UserUser
Stunning panelled staircase and stained-glass windows in a fully renovated Lodge House in the Strawberry Hill Gothic Style. c1883 Warfleet Creek, Dartmouth, South Devon. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling by Jan Cadle
Victorian Renovation
Victorian Renovation
Simpson & VoyleSimpson & Voyle
Inspired by the luxurious hotels of Europe, we were inspired to keep the palette monochrome. but all the elements have strong lines that all work together to give a sense of drama. The amazing black and white geometric tiles take centre stage and greet everyone coming into this incredible double-fronted Victorian house. The stunning, architect-designed new staircase, is the beating heart of the house reconfiguration. A simple, sculptural form, runs like a spine from basement to top floor. The curves of this bespoke staircase work effortlessly with the stone of the floortiles and the wood of the staircase flooring. The windows which are seen on the left and right of the staircase, open the view from front to back of the house.
Old Westbury Neoclassical
Old Westbury Neoclassical
ChangoChango
View into library/study from grand entry foyer. The floors of this home were stained with a custom blend of walnut and dark oak stain to let the grain of the white oak shine through. The walls have all been paneled and painted a crisp white to set off the stark gray used on the upper part of the walls, above the paneling. An oversized chandelier crown the foyer, with edison filament bulbs, to keep a formal room feeling more casual. A silk light grey rug was used in the library/study to mirror the one in the dining room, which looks directly onto the foyer as well. A large black stained console was used with tall glass buffet lamps and an oversized sculptural mirror set above the wall paneling.
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
This is an example of an expansive contemporary wood curved staircase in Kent with wood risers and feature lighting.
House Blackburn
House Blackburn
A2H Interior DesignA2H Interior Design
Alexandra Hristova
Inspiration for an expansive modern wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Vancouver with open risers and feature lighting.

Expansive Staircase with Feature Lighting 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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