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Large Staircase with Open Risers Ideas and Designs

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Wildwood - Stair
Wildwood - Stair
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsGiulietti Schouten Weber Architects
Design ideas for a large contemporary wood floating glass railing staircase in Portland with open risers.
Eclectic Lake Home
Eclectic Lake Home
Art of Design, Jennifer CopelandArt of Design, Jennifer Copeland
Kristian Walker
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood floating staircase in Grand Rapids with open risers.
Jasper Road
Jasper Road
S&A StairsS&A Stairs
Combining beautiful elements such as Victorian Ash treads with a glass balustrade and contemporary black steel handrail, Jasper Road is both an elegant exponent of craft as well as a bold feature.
Rustic Metal Railing, Floating Staircase with Tree
Rustic Metal Railing, Floating Staircase with Tree
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
Large rustic wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Detroit with open risers.
Sennett Residence
Sennett Residence
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
This is an example of a large retro wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Refined Rustic
Refined Rustic
Kristy Cameron DesignKristy Cameron Design
Design ideas for a large farmhouse wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Chicago with open risers.
Walnut Retreat
Walnut Retreat
TRG Architecture + Interior DesignTRG Architecture + Interior Design
Large modern wood floating glass railing staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Shalom - Residential Bungalow
Shalom - Residential Bungalow
Mansi DesaiMansi Desai
Dheeraj Thakur
Design ideas for a large contemporary wood curved staircase in Mumbai with open risers and feature lighting.
Lucky John Residence
Lucky John Residence
Imbue DesignImbue Design
Large contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Salt Lake City with open risers.
Flagstaff House
Flagstaff House
Centre Sky Architecture LtdCentre Sky Architecture Ltd
This unique project has heavy Asian influences due to the owner’s strong connection to Indonesia, along with a Mountain West flare creating a unique and rustic contemporary composition. This mountain contemporary residence is tucked into a mature ponderosa forest in the beautiful high desert of Flagstaff, Arizona. The site was instrumental on the development of our form and structure in early design. The 60 to 100 foot towering ponderosas on the site heavily impacted the location and form of the structure. The Asian influence combined with the vertical forms of the existing ponderosa forest led to the Flagstaff House trending towards a horizontal theme.
Alpine Drive. North Vancouver
Alpine Drive. North Vancouver
Andrea Rodman InteriorsAndrea Rodman Interiors
Inspiration for a large scandi wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Vancouver with open risers.
Living Rooms
Living Rooms
Riverwoods CabinetryRiverwoods Cabinetry
Inspiration for a large rustic wood straight staircase in Other with open risers.
Cornelio Residence
Cornelio Residence
UserUser
Jon Encarnacion
Inspiration for a large modern wood straight wood railing staircase in Orange County with open risers.
Weston Modern
Weston Modern
The Lagasse Group, LLCThe Lagasse Group, LLC
Main stairwell at Weston Modern project. Architect: Stern McCafferty.
Large modern wood u-shaped staircase in Boston with open risers.
CP house
CP house
Alventosa Morell ArquitectesAlventosa Morell Arquitectes
Adrià Goula
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Barcelona with open risers.
S + C
S + C
Metal Inc.Metal Inc.
This residential project consisting of six flights and three landings was designed, fabricated and installed by metal inc..LD
Large industrial wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in DC Metro with open risers.
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood staircase in London with open risers.
Contemporary Oasis
Contemporary Oasis
McSpadden HomesMcSpadden Homes
Large contemporary wood curved staircase in Charlotte with open 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.
Last House on the Left
Last House on the Left
SV DesignSV Design
Having been neglected for nearly 50 years, this home was rescued by new owners who sought to restore the home to its original grandeur. Prominently located on the rocky shoreline, its presence welcomes all who enter into Marblehead from the Boston area. The exterior respects tradition; the interior combines tradition with a sparse respect for proportion, scale and unadorned beauty of space and light. This project was featured in Design New England Magazine. http://bit.ly/SVResurrection Photo Credit: Eric Roth

Large Staircase with Open Risers 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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