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Expansive World-Inspired Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Nelson's Bend, Port Royal
Nelson's Bend, Port Royal
Jinx McDonald Interior DesignsJinx McDonald Interior Designs
Tom Harper
Photo of an expansive world-inspired wood curved staircase in Miami with painted wood risers.
Under stairs storage
Under stairs storage
Sofo KitchensSofo Kitchens
Under stairs storage with interior adjustable shelves and fake wall side panels
Expansive world-inspired u-shaped glass railing staircase in Vancouver.
shimotoyama-house-renovation
shimotoyama-house-renovation
ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired wood straight metal railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Exhale Salon and Med Spa
Exhale Salon and Med Spa
Excalibur Metal DesignExcalibur Metal Design
Expansive world-inspired metal curved staircase in Boise with metal risers.
Old San Juan Restoration
Old San Juan Restoration
Fernando Rodriguez StudioFernando Rodriguez Studio
Outdoor staircase with ceramic tiles
Expansive world-inspired straight staircase in Other.
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Photo of an expansive world-inspired wood floating metal railing staircase in Salt Lake City with open risers.
Ranch Transitional
Ranch Transitional
Donald Joseph Inc.Donald Joseph Inc.
Expansive world-inspired wood curved glass railing staircase in Sacramento with wood risers.
Key West Chic, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Key West Chic, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Gulf Building LLCGulf Building LLC
Gulf Building recently completed this magnificent custom estate in the Rio Vista neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This Key West Chic custom home is 9,000 SF of new construction that includes five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a flex room that can serve as an office or a bedroom, wine room, swimming pool, outdoor shower, summer kitchen, three-car garage, 60-foot dock, and a covered upper and lower deck with a breathtaking view of the wonderful Fort Lauderdale waterway canals. Sea-inspired colors such as different hues of blues and turquoise combine with traditional furniture to make this a one of a kind coastal traditional estate in the Venice of the America. This residence was named the 2016 Property of the Year by City of Fort Lauderdale Community Appearance Awards
Balinesian Modern
Balinesian Modern
Richard Skinner & Associates ArchitectsRichard Skinner & Associates Architects
Stephen Brooke
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired staircase in Jacksonville with feature lighting.
Custom Santos Mahogany Stair
Custom Santos Mahogany Stair
Specialized Stair and RailSpecialized Stair and Rail
6.5'' recessed panel posts with custom panel carvings. Ryan Patrick Kelly Photographs
This is an example of an expansive world-inspired carpeted curved mixed railing staircase in Edmonton with carpeted risers.
The skyward Home
The skyward Home
S Squared ArchitectsS Squared Architects
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired wood curved staircase in Other with wood risers and brick walls.
Paul Smiths, NY
Paul Smiths, NY
Metal by David DeSantisMetal by David DeSantis
Photo of an expansive world-inspired staircase in Other.
Asian Staircase
Asian Staircase
Expansive world-inspired straight mixed railing staircase in Denver with marble treads and marble risers.
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired wood floating metal railing staircase in Salt Lake City with open risers.
Palatial Estate in Girraween
Palatial Estate in Girraween
Realistic Views PhotographyRealistic Views Photography
Jacqui Sheehan, A Beautiful property in Girraween, Darwin, Northern Territory. Lovingly built by the owner for over a decade with lots of custom steelwork, rolling green lawns and the highest ceilings you will ever see
Coral Cove on Ono Island
Coral Cove on Ono Island
Bob Chatham Custom Home DesignBob Chatham Custom Home Design
Stained wood ceilings adorn this modern tropical beach house. Details are everywhere with beautiful staircases and decorative railings. The walls have white ship-lap for a warm coastal retreat feel. High doors match the look of the large expansive room with high ceilings and open floor plan.
Old San Juan Restoration
Old San Juan Restoration
Fernando Rodriguez StudioFernando Rodriguez Studio
Outdoor staircase with ceramic tiles
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired straight staircase in Other.
shimotoyama-house-renovation
shimotoyama-house-renovation
ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)
This is an example of an expansive world-inspired wood straight metal railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Our Work
Our Work
Beverly McCloskey DesignsBeverly McCloskey Designs
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired tiled u-shaped staircase in San Diego with tiled risers.
Резиденция в Барвихе. Лестница
Резиденция в Барвихе. Лестница
Творческие Столярные МастерскиеТворческие Столярные Мастерские
Монументальная и филигранно сделанная парадная лестница с колоннами в резиденции в Барвихе. Парадная лестница – одно из сложнейших изделий в нашей практике, в котором соединились совершенно разные по характеру материалы: массив дерева и шпон (макассар и клен), металл и стекло. Лестница была установлена на мраморных ступенях, поэтому сначала выполнялся металлический каркас, который затем облицовывался декоративными деревянными панелями. Все деревянные элементы парадной лестницы вручную покрыты 100% глянцевым лаком в 6 слоев и отполированы до зеркального блеска. Перила и колонны декорированы вставками из нержавеющей стали и стекла толщиной 12 мм с флоральным рисунком глубиной 3-4 мм. Эффектная встроенная подсветка холодного тона подчеркивает не только каждую деталь изображений, но и создает контраст теплому колориту дерева.

Expansive World-Inspired Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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