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Luxury L-shaped Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Pleasanton Custom Home
Pleasanton Custom Home
Ridgecrest DesignsRidgecrest Designs
View of the vaulted ceiling over the kitchen from the second floor. Featuring reclaimed wood beams with shiplap on the ceiling.
Expansive rural wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Kings Place
Kings Place
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
interior designer: Kathryn Smith
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Orange County with painted wood risers.
Parkland Residence, Beverly Hills
Parkland Residence, Beverly Hills
MGS ArchitectureMGS Architecture
Photography by Matthew Momberger
Inspiration for an expansive modern wood l-shaped glass railing staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
Beverly Hills Summit Drive Private Residence
Beverly Hills Summit Drive Private Residence
Studio1PlasterStudio1Plaster
Expansive contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in Los Angeles.
Jupiter Florida Traditional Estate
Jupiter Florida Traditional Estate
Lisa Erdmann & AssociatesLisa Erdmann & Associates
This is an example of a medium sized traditional wood l-shaped staircase in Miami with painted wood risers.
lakeside guest house
lakeside guest house
Interior Changes home design & consultingInterior Changes home design & consulting
lakeside guest house, designed by Beth Welsh of Interior Changes, built by Lowell Management
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Milwaukee with painted wood risers.
Pleasant Updated Photos!
Pleasant Updated Photos!
PRM Custom BuildersPRM Custom Builders
This is an example of a large traditional carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Detroit.
No side skirt example
No side skirt example
Portland Stair CompanyPortland Stair Company
Example of drywall going right up to back side of treads and risers. Portland Stair Company
Medium sized retro wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Portland with wood risers.
Before and After Photos- Scarsdale, New York 2
Before and After Photos- Scarsdale, New York 2
DLT Interiors-Debbie TravinDLT Interiors-Debbie Travin
John Neitzel
Design ideas for a large traditional carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Miami with wood risers.
Dartmouth Lodge House
Dartmouth Lodge House
UserUser
Stunning panelled staircase and stained-glass windows in a fully renovated Lodge House in the Strawberry Hill Gothic Style. c1883 Warfleet Creek, Dartmouth, South Devon. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling by Jan
Oceanfront Home - Mantoloking, New Jersey
Oceanfront Home - Mantoloking, New Jersey
Crimson CapitalCrimson Capital
Design ideas for an expansive beach style wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Ridgefield Home Renovation
Ridgefield Home Renovation
Rachel Belden Interior Design LLCRachel Belden Interior Design LLC
Expansive traditional wood l-shaped staircase in New York with wood risers.
03 - Historic Contemporary Stairs
03 - Historic Contemporary Stairs
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Houston with painted wood risers, panelled walls and under stair storage.
Historic Queen Village
Historic Queen Village
Jibe DesignJibe Design
A traditional wood stair I designed as part of the gut renovation and expansion of a historic Queen Village home. What I find exciting about this stair is the gap between the second floor landing and the stair run down -- do you see it? I do a lot of row house renovation/addition projects and these homes tend to have layouts so tight I can't afford the luxury of designing that gap to let natural light flow between floors.
Presidio Heights Remodel
Presidio Heights Remodel
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
All of the original staircase details were kept and were a source of inspiration for the rest of the home’s design. A jute carpet climbs along both staircases, providing a lasting and warm accent to the space and highlighting the stunning architecture.
Estelle Lane
Estelle Lane
UserUser
Inspiration for a large traditional wood l-shaped staircase in Chicago with 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.
Front Staircase
Front Staircase
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
The staircase with its wainscot moldings was completely refurbished.
Large traditional wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Project Glenpark
Project Glenpark
Diana Bastone DesignsDiana Bastone Designs

Design ideas for a wood l-shaped glass railing staircase in Toronto with open risers and panelled walls.
Saratoga Canyon
Saratoga Canyon
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
Open stair has simple wood treads and risers against a poured-in-place board-formed concrete wall.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.

Luxury L-shaped 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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