L-shaped and Curved Staircase Ideas and Designs

Easton New Construction

Blueprint Dreams LLC

Photo of a large classic wood curved wood railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers and panelled walls.

Scala in rovere di design

Falegnameria da Ros

Photo of a large contemporary wood l-shaped glass railing staircase in Venice with wood risers.

The Beach House

DiMauro Architects, Inc.

Coastal wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Providence with painted wood risers.

Pasteur

Pamela Martin

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary painted wood curved wood railing staircase in Paris with painted wood risers.

2019 Idea House

Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods

Quarter Sawn White Oak Flooring and Mouldings
Large traditional wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Other.

Hardwood Floor Stair Cases

Emperial Hardwood Flooring

Medium sized classic wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Atlanta with painted wood risers.

Chestnut Park Real Estate, Port Carling

Grand Floors

Small traditional wood l-shaped glass railing staircase in Toronto with wood risers.

Paris Town House

Oakley Moore Interior Design

bespoke, double height room, library, striped stair runner
This is an example of a bohemian painted wood l-shaped staircase in London with painted wood risers and under stair storage.

Kellogg Farmhouse

Murphy & Co. Design

Farmhouse wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Minneapolis with painted wood risers.

Villa Aman

Dunagan Diverio Design Group

Nautical concrete l-shaped glass railing staircase in Miami with open risers.

Harborview Renovation

Bosworth Architect LLC

Photo of a large traditional wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.

Refined Transitional

John McClain Design

Large classic wood curved metal railing staircase in Orlando with painted wood risers.

Staircase and Railings

Coast Salish Woodcrafters

Inspiration for a large classic painted wood curved mixed railing staircase in Vancouver with painted wood risers.

2-х уровневые аппартаменты, ЖК "KLEINHOUSE", 31кв.м

Ирина Шевченко

Small urban wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Moscow with open risers.

Hill Street

JOMA Construction

Take a look at this two-story historical design that is both unique and welcoming. When entering the home, you are welcomed by a beautiful staircase that helps lead eyes up through the house and wanting to see more.

Roger Oates Flaxman Stone stair runner carpet in Basingstoke Hampshire

Higherground

Roger Oates Flaxman Stone stair runner carpet fitted to white painted staircase in Old Basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Hampshire with wood risers.

Country Club Residence

Regas Interiors

photo: Woodie Williams
Design ideas for an expansive traditional carpeted curved wood railing staircase in Atlanta with carpeted risers.

Eye-catching Timber Cabin: Meadow Creek, Colorado

M.T.N Design

Wrought iron accents add interest to the hand-fitted timbers of this staircase. Produced By: PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes Photos By: Longviews Studios, Inc.

Woodbridge Main Floor Remodel

Sosna Inc

Medium sized contemporary wood curved metal railing staircase in Toronto with painted wood risers.

Bellaire 2- Staircase

BwCollier Interior Design, BwC Studio, Inc

This is an example of a large classic wood curved metal railing staircase in Houston with painted wood risers.

L-shaped and Curved 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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