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Mountain Retreat
Mountain Retreat
Durham Designs & Consulting, LLCDurham Designs & Consulting, LLC
The grand entrance is full of details with hand-chiseled newel post combined with stained, wooden treads and risers on the stairs. The iron pickets are heavy and textured. The walls are treated with a slight texture to give the appearance of age and the color is a soft, warm tan that lends itself well with the stronger colors used in the many vintage rugs throughout the home. The wainscoting is customized stained wood with hand-peeled wood repeated the diamond shape from the exterior railings and common with an Adirondack style home. Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].
Expansive Shingle Style
Expansive Shingle Style
Christopher Hall Architect, Inc.Christopher Hall Architect, Inc.
Front hall and staircase. Dramatic light tower and barrel vaulted ceilings. Arched openings in to the formal entertaining spaces. Photography: Greg Premru
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photography by Picture Perfect House
Expansive classic wood straight wood railing staircase in Chicago with open risers.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Regal X Inc.Regal X Inc.
Floating staircase, open floor plan
Photo of an expansive contemporary wood straight mixed railing staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
MountainHouse
MountainHouse
Misiaszek Turpin pllcMisiaszek Turpin pllc
Resting upon a 120-acre rural hillside, this 17,500 square-foot residence has unencumbered mountain views to the east, south and west. The exterior design palette for the public side is a more formal Tudor style of architecture, including intricate brick detailing; while the materials for the private side tend toward a more casual mountain-home style of architecture with a natural stone base and hand-cut wood siding. Primary living spaces and the master bedroom suite, are located on the main level, with guest accommodations on the upper floor of the main house and upper floor of the garage. The interior material palette was carefully chosen to match the stunning collection of antique furniture and artifacts, gathered from around the country. From the elegant kitchen to the cozy screened porch, this residence captures the beauty of the White Mountains and embodies classic New Hampshire living. Photographer: Joseph St. Pierre
Villa Scheller-Lange - Leichte Eleganz
Villa Scheller-Lange - Leichte Eleganz
Philipp Architekten - Anna PhilippPhilipp Architekten - Anna Philipp
Photo of an expansive wood straight glass railing staircase in Munich with wood risers.
TGA HOME
TGA HOME
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
Scala di accesso ai soppalchi retrattile. La scala è stata realizzata con cosciali in ferro e pedate in legno di larice; corre su due binari per posizionarsi verticale e liberare lo spazio. I soppalchi sono con struttura in ferro e piano in perline di larice massello di 4 cm maschiate. La parete in legno delimita la cabina armadio
102_Straight-Freestanding Stairs/Landing in Barn Style Home, Leesburg VA 20175
102_Straight-Freestanding Stairs/Landing in Barn Style Home, Leesburg VA 20175
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
Special care was taken by Century Stair Company to build the architect's and owner's vision of a craftsman style three-level staircase in a bright and airy floor plan with soaring 19'curved/cathedral ceilings and exposed beams. The stairs furnished the rustic living space with warm oak rails and modern vertical black/satin balusters. Century built a freestanding stair and landing between the second and third level to adapt and to maintain the home's livability and comfort. CSC 1976-2023 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
Boulevard House
Boulevard House
Green Sheep CollectiveGreen Sheep Collective
Boulevard House is an expansive, light filled home for a young family to grow into. It’s located on a steep site in Ivanhoe, Melbourne. The home takes advantage of a beautiful northern aspect, along with stunning views to trees along the Yarra River, and to the city beyond. Two east-west pavilions, linked by a central circulation core, use passive solar design principles to allow all rooms in the house to take advantage of north sun and cross ventilation, while creating private garden areas and allowing for beautiful views.
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary straight glass railing staircase in Los Angeles.
Chateau Beaver Creek, Private Residence
Chateau Beaver Creek, Private Residence
LKW Design AssociatesLKW Design Associates
Expansive rustic wood straight staircase in Denver with wood risers.
Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Deidre InteriorsDeidre Interiors
Photo Credit: Jason Reiffer
Design ideas for an expansive traditional wood straight staircase in Grand Rapids with wood risers.
Custom Design - Stairs - Ascaya
Custom Design - Stairs - Ascaya
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Photo of an expansive modern straight wood railing staircase in Las Vegas.
WALLPAPER: A CREATIVE THINKING APPLIED TO INTERIOR DESIGN by Inkiostro Bianco
WALLPAPER: A CREATIVE THINKING APPLIED TO INTERIOR DESIGN by Inkiostro Bianco
ELISABETTA MARIOTTI Italian InteriorsELISABETTA MARIOTTI Italian Interiors
Inkiostro Bianco designer wallpaper is the creative wallcovering that confers personality to the home.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary wood straight staircase in Other with painted wood risers and wallpapered walls.
Historical - Swiss Avenue
Historical - Swiss Avenue
Alair Homes DallasAlair Homes Dallas
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean straight metal railing staircase in Dallas with terracotta treads and tiled risers.
Sugar House, Utah Luxury Home by Markay Johnson Construction
Sugar House, Utah Luxury Home by Markay Johnson Construction
Markay Johnson ConstructionMarkay Johnson Construction
No detail was overlooked as this beautiful No detail overlooked, one will note, as this beautiful Traditional Colonial was constructed – from perfectly placed custom moldings to quarter sawn white oak flooring. The moment one steps into the foyer the details of this home come to life. The homes light and airy feel stems from floor to ceiling with windows spanning the back of the home with an impressive bank of doors leading to beautifully manicured gardens. From the start this Colonial revival came to life with vision and perfected design planning to create a breath taking Markay Johnson Construction masterpiece. Builder: Markay Johnson Construction visit: www.mjconstruction.com Photographer: Scot Zimmerman Designer: Hillary W. Taylor Interiors
Sale of Historic Buhler Mansion
Sale of Historic Buhler Mansion
RE/MAX New Beginnings RealtyRE/MAX New Beginnings Realty
Tom Biondi
Photo of an expansive victorian straight staircase in New York with carpeted risers.
Hillbury Road, Wandsworth
Hillbury Road, Wandsworth
GDL LondonGDL London
Expansive victorian wood straight wood railing staircase in London with wood risers.
Hudson Waterfront Colonial
Hudson Waterfront Colonial
ChangoChango
Ball & Albanese
Photo of an expansive beach style wood straight staircase in New York with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Victorian Staircase
Victorian Staircase
Design ideas for an expansive victorian wood straight staircase in Melbourne with wood risers.

Expansive Straight 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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