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Large Wood Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

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2017 Southern Living Showcase- Bluejack National
2017 Southern Living Showcase- Bluejack National
Morning Star Builders LTDMorning Star Builders LTD
Mike Kaskel
Photo of a large classic wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Houston with painted wood risers.
First Floor Home Renovation
First Floor Home Renovation
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The front entry offers a warm welcome that sets the tone for the entire home starting with the refinished staircase with modern square stair treads and black spindles, board and batten wainscoting, and beautiful blonde LVP flooring.
Open Concept Interior with Cable Railing
Open Concept Interior with Cable Railing
ViewrailViewrail
This urban home in New York achieves an open feel with several flights of floating stairs accompanied by cable railing. The surface mount posts were manufactured from Aluminum and finished with our popular black powder coat. The system is topped off with our 6000 mission-style handrail. The floating stairs are accented by 3 1/2″ treads made from White Oak. Altogether, the system further’s the home’s contemporary design.
Modern Stair remodel and wainscot
Modern Stair remodel and wainscot
Adventures In Wood, Ltd.Adventures In Wood, Ltd.
After photo of our modern white oak stair remodel and painted wall wainscot paneling.
Inspiration for a large modern wood straight wood railing staircase in Portland with painted wood risers and wainscoting.
Georgian colonial Restoration
Georgian colonial Restoration
Alberino ConstructionAlberino Construction
A stunning whole house renovation of a historic Georgian colonial, that included a marble master bath, quarter sawn white oak library, extensive alterations to floor plan, custom alder wine cellar, large gourmet kitchen with professional series appliances and exquisite custom detailed trim through out.
Nordic Inspired New Build
Nordic Inspired New Build
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
Inspiration for a large scandi wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Seattle with wood risers.
Fort Greene Brownstone Renovation
Fort Greene Brownstone Renovation
Kate Glicksberg PhotographyKate Glicksberg Photography
Complete renovation of a 19th century brownstone in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood. Modern interiors that preserve many original details. Kate Glicksberg Photography
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Handrail detail. Photographer: Rob Karosis
This is an example of a large country wood straight wood railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Brickstreet House
Brickstreet House
Laura Design CompanyLaura Design Company
Photo by Emily Kennedy Photo
Large country carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Chicago with carpeted risers.
2019 Spring Showcase
2019 Spring Showcase
Alair Homes Green BayAlair Homes Green Bay
Large traditional carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.
Morris Drive, Princeton NJ
Morris Drive, Princeton NJ
Karin Eckerson InteriorsKarin Eckerson Interiors
Refinished floors from a blonde to a beautiful, rich walnut, painted all interior including banister (nice little design element), custom cut runner and custom entry rug . . . Photos coming soon of living room, dining room, kitchen and family room!!! Stay tuned!
Circular, Curved and Spiral Gallery
Circular, Curved and Spiral Gallery
Lake Shore Stair CompanyLake Shore Stair Company
Inspiration for a large modern carpeted curved wood railing staircase in Chicago with carpeted risers.
Berwyn, PA Tudor Home
Berwyn, PA Tudor Home
Deconstructed Living DesignDeconstructed Living Design
Design ideas for a large classic carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Philadelphia with wood risers.
Orono Custom Home
Orono Custom Home
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large nautical wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Minneapolis with painted wood risers.
Jones, Oakville
Jones, Oakville
NarratifNarratif
This is an example of a large contemporary wood straight wood railing staircase in Toronto with painted wood risers.
Mine Hill
Mine Hill
Gibson ContractingGibson Contracting
Sublime Photography
Photo of a large modern wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Vancouver with open risers.
Modern Luxury
Modern Luxury
Fresh Start Contracting CompanyFresh Start Contracting Company
Large modern wood curved wood railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
Wapakoneta Road | Bethesda, MD
Wapakoneta Road | Bethesda, MD
Rollingwood BuildersRollingwood Builders
Photo of a large traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Tidewater Model in The Hammock at Nocatee
Tidewater Model in The Hammock at Nocatee
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
Glenn Layton Homes, LLC, "Building Your Coastal Lifestyle" Jeff Westcott Photography
This is an example of a large beach style wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Jacksonville with painted wood risers.
Antique Home Renovation
Antique Home Renovation
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis: Photographer
This is an example of a large eclectic wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Bridgeport with painted wood risers.

Large Wood Railing 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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