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Grey Wood Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Notting Hill Terraced House
Notting Hill Terraced House
Simon Kennedy Architectural PhotographySimon Kennedy Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized wood curved wood railing staircase in London with wood risers.
Waterfront Residence
Waterfront Residence
Tyler Engle Architects PSTyler Engle Architects PS
Ben Benschneider
This is an example of a contemporary wood staircase in Seattle with metal risers.
Little Red Chapel on Capitol Hill Unit B
Little Red Chapel on Capitol Hill Unit B
OPaL Design BuildOPaL Design Build
Traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in DC Metro with painted wood risers.
Richmond House
Richmond House
mossmoss
The custom rift sawn, white oak staircase with the attached perforated screen leads to the second, master suite level. The light flowing in from the dormer windows on the second level filters down through the staircase and the wood screen creating interesting light patterns throughout the day.
Modern Living in Downtown Birmingham
Modern Living in Downtown Birmingham
Stalburg DesignStalburg Design
A staircase is so much more than circulation. It provides a space to create dramatic interior architecture, a place for design to carve into, where a staircase can either embrace or stand as its own design piece. In this custom stair and railing design, completed in January 2020, we wanted a grand statement for the two-story foyer. With walls wrapped in a modern wainscoting, the staircase is a sleek combination of black metal balusters and honey stained millwork. Open stair treads of white oak were custom stained to match the engineered wide plank floors. Each riser painted white, to offset and highlight the ascent to a U-shaped loft and hallway above. The black interior doors and white painted walls enhance the subtle color of the wood, and the oversized black metal chandelier lends a classic and modern feel. The staircase is created with several “zones”: from the second story, a panoramic view is offered from the second story loft and surrounding hallway. The full height of the home is revealed and the detail of our black metal pendant can be admired in close view. At the main level, our staircase lands facing the dining room entrance, and is flanked by wall sconces set within the wainscoting. It is a formal landing spot with views to the front entrance as well as the backyard patio and pool. And in the lower level, the open stair system creates continuity and elegance as the staircase ends at the custom home bar and wine storage. The view back up from the bottom reveals a comprehensive open system to delight its family, both young and old!
Georgian Residence in Los Angeles
Georgian Residence in Los Angeles
JAMES V. COANE & ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTSJAMES V. COANE & ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS
Photo of an expansive classic wood spiral wood railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Vivienda unifamiliar en centro urbano
Vivienda unifamiliar en centro urbano
QuildingQuilding
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood straight mixed railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
Taylor Residence by in situ studio
Taylor Residence by in situ studio
UserUser
Taylor Residence by in situ studio Photo © Keith Isaacs
Inspiration for a modern wood u-shaped staircase in Charlotte with open risers.
Hawthorn Hills Residence
Hawthorn Hills Residence
Lambright Design GroupLambright Design Group
The open riser steel and wood custom stair is just off the entry.
Modern wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Seattle with open risers.
Orchard Lake Whole House Remodel
Orchard Lake Whole House Remodel
MainStreet Design BuildMainStreet Design Build
The new wide plank oak flooring continues throughout the entire first and second floors with a lovely open staircase lit by a chandelier, skylights and flush in-wall step lighting. Kate Benjamin Photography
New Ravello
New Ravello
UserUser
This is an example of a large mediterranean wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Orlando with painted wood risers.
Hallway & Stair Runners
Hallway & Stair Runners
Main Street Floor & ShadeMain Street Floor & Shade
Stair runner installed in Larchmont. Tuftex Taza
This is an example of a medium sized traditional wood u-shaped staircase in New York.
7500 SF Open Style French Country Home
7500 SF Open Style French Country Home
Zander HomesZander Homes
Photo of a medium sized traditional wood straight staircase in Baltimore with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Pear Tree House
Pear Tree House
Edgley DesignEdgley Design
Jack Hobhouse
Large modern wood u-shaped staircase in London with feature lighting.
Nedlands
Nedlands
YU InteriorYU Interior
This is an example of a contemporary wood straight staircase in Perth with open risers.
North London House
North London House
Golden DesignGolden Design
Tom Carter
This is an example of a contemporary wood staircase in London with wood risers and under stair storage.
My Houzz: Artists Share a Colorful Industrial Loft and Studio
My Houzz: Artists Share a Colorful Industrial Loft and Studio
Jason SnyderJason Snyder
Photo: Jason Snyder © 2015 Houzz
Photo of an eclectic wood straight staircase in Other.
Souvlis House
Souvlis House
Monster Ideas ArchitectsMonster Ideas Architects
Family room on the lower level is completed with a dark stone clad wall which links the lower and upper story via the stair void. Custom hardwood timber battens contrast against the stone to provide warmth to the house.
Another view of the cable railing staircase
Another view of the cable railing staircase
Patrick Millwork IncPatrick Millwork Inc
This is an example of a medium sized modern wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Boise with painted wood risers.
Manica Lake House
Manica Lake House
Faust ConstructionFaust Construction
photography by Travis Bechtel
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in Kansas City with open risers.

Grey Wood 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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