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A City House with Rural Roominess
A City House with Rural Roominess
Des Ewing Residential ArchitectsDes Ewing Residential Architects
Sweeping Staircase
Inspiration for an expansive classic carpeted curved metal railing staircase in Belfast with wood risers and feature lighting.
13_Curved Custom Wrought Iron Staircase in Elegant Home, Fairfax VA 22032
13_Curved Custom Wrought Iron Staircase in Elegant Home, Fairfax VA 22032
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
We managed to make a showcase of this project by working closely with the builder; we achieved his vision to make the stairs the interior architectural focal point, while maintaining code requirements. We also made sure that all treads and risers were matched for grain and color in order to create a furniture grade stair that truly stand out. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
Litchfield County Connecticut Farm House
Litchfield County Connecticut Farm House
Kim Doggett ArchitectsKim Doggett Architects
Entry/Stair
Inspiration for an expansive traditional wood l-shaped staircase in New York with wood risers.
West Coast Classical
West Coast Classical
Paulina Perrault InteriorsPaulina Perrault Interiors
This project was ground-up new construction - where we designed, specified and managed thru construction - every aspect of the finishes and layout for interiors, exterior, site work, and landscape.
Curving staircase entrance
Curving staircase entrance
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
In this Raleigh luxury home: The curved staircase creates a grand entrance. Raleigh luxury home builder Stanton Homes.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional wood curved staircase in Raleigh with wood risers.
Fallon Ellipse
Fallon Ellipse
Heartland StairwaysHeartland Stairways
Tyler Rippel Photography
This is an example of an expansive classic wood curved staircase in Cleveland with wood risers.
Transitional Modern Design
Transitional Modern Design
Design DCADesign DCA
This is an example of an expansive classic wood floating glass railing staircase in Houston with open risers.
Custom Home - Modern Mediterranean
Custom Home - Modern Mediterranean
CRH Interior Design, LLCCRH Interior Design, LLC
Inspiration for an expansive classic carpeted curved mixed railing staircase in Oklahoma City with carpeted risers.
Rustic Mountain Luxury - Curved Staircase
Rustic Mountain Luxury - Curved Staircase
Kristina Lawrence Interior DesignKristina Lawrence Interior Design
Photo Credit: Mitch Allen Photography
Expansive traditional wood curved mixed railing staircase in Salt Lake City with wood risers.
Entry
Entry
Micamy Design StudioMicamy Design Studio
This is an example of an expansive classic wood curved staircase in Jacksonville with painted wood risers.
Stairs
Stairs
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
SoCal Contractor- Construction Lori Dennis Inc- Interior Design Mark Tanner-Photography
Inspiration for an expansive classic carpeted curved staircase in San Diego with carpeted risers.
Award Winning Transitional New Build - McKinney, TX
Award Winning Transitional New Build - McKinney, TX
Kay Cosby InteriorsKay Cosby Interiors
First Place in the Residential New Construction Under 3,500 Sq. Ft. Category of the 2016 ASID Texas Dallas Design Community Design Ovation Awards The wife's style is country chic and the husband is into industrial modern. My goal was to incorporate as many of the existing furnishings as possible and add new ones to bridge the gab between the couples design styles. New pieces allowed us to choose modern shapes, yet cover them in more traditional fabrics. The taupe sofa in the living room and dining table chairs fit the bill perfectly. The husband requested a platform bed in the master bedroom so we chose one with a camel back style headboard. Additionally, the night stands acted in the opposite; traditional in style, yet contemporary in finish. It provides a wonderful balance and juxtaposition to the room. The living room fireplace was inspired by a photo from Houzz. It's an absolute joy to create spaces for my clients to love and love their family in. Photos by Barrett Woodward of Showcase Photographers
Transitional Estate
Transitional Estate
Schuster Homes, LLCSchuster Homes, LLC
©Beth Singer Photographer, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive classic wood curved staircase in Detroit with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Mediterranean-Inspired Villa
Mediterranean-Inspired Villa
Pulliam Morris InteriorsPulliam Morris Interiors
Photo - John Smith Photography Interior Design - Pulliam Morris Interiors
Expansive traditional wood curved staircase in Dallas with wood risers.
Litchfield Countryside Retreat
Litchfield Countryside Retreat
ChangoChango
Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Custom Furniture Design, AV Design, Landscape Architecture, & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Ball & Albanese
Highcroft
Highcroft
Gray Line BuildersGray Line Builders
Inspiration for an expansive classic painted wood curved staircase in Raleigh.
St. Francisville modern classic
St. Francisville modern classic
Custom Home DesignsCustom Home Designs
Melissa Oivanki for Custom Home Designs, LLC
Design ideas for an expansive traditional staircase in New Orleans with feature lighting.
Geneva Transitional Home with Farmhouse Kitchen
Geneva Transitional Home with Farmhouse Kitchen
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
U-shaped staircase from top floor all the way to lower level/basement. Rod iron feature with white wainscoting.
Expansive classic wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Chicago with wood risers and feature lighting.
Millmade Stair with 4 3/4'' Recessed Panel/Double Trimmed Newell Posts
Millmade Stair with 4 3/4'' Recessed Panel/Double Trimmed Newell Posts
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. 6 3/4" French white oak hardwood floors with a Chateau Bevel in a straight lay and natural stain. Millmade stair with 4 3/4'' recessed panel/double trimmed Newell posts, 6 ½'' applied base, risers, 1 1/4'' square spindles, and stringer.
Ridgefield Home Renovation
Ridgefield Home Renovation
Rachel Belden Interior Design LLCRachel Belden Interior Design LLC
Expansive classic wood l-shaped staircase in New York with wood risers.

Expansive Traditional Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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