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Luxury Traditional Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Villanova Residence - stair hall
Villanova Residence - stair hall
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photographer: Tom Crane
Large classic wood straight staircase spindle in Philadelphia.
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.
Lake Home in Wisconsin
Lake Home in Wisconsin
GLEN LUSBY INTERIORSGLEN LUSBY INTERIORS
Lake Home in Wisconsin - Glen Lusby Interiors is a Luxe interiors+design Magazine National Gold List Firm & Designer on Call at the Design Ctr., Chicago Merchandise Mart. Call 773-761-6950 for your complimentary visit. Photography: Luxe interiors+design Magazine
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.
Mound Remodel
Mound Remodel
Revision LLCRevision LLC
Spacecrafting
Photo of a large classic carpeted u-shaped staircase in Minneapolis with carpeted risers.
Estelle Lane
Estelle Lane
UserUser
Inspiration for a large traditional wood l-shaped staircase in Chicago with wood risers.
Central London Town House
Central London Town House
Simon Upton
This is an example of a classic curved staircase in London.
Greenbrier Home- 2013
Greenbrier Home- 2013
Key ResidentialKey Residential
LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Photo of a large classic carpeted u-shaped staircase in Dallas with carpeted risers.
Curved Exterior Staircase with Wrought Iron Balcony Rail
Curved Exterior Staircase with Wrought Iron Balcony Rail
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
No other home will be quite like this one. The curved steel staircase instantly adds a powerful focal point to the home. Unlike a builder-grade straight, L-shaped, or U-shaped wooden staircase, curved metal stairs flow with grace, spanning the distance with ease. The copper roof and window accents (also installed by Great Lakes Metal Fabrication) provide a luxurious touch. The design adds an old world charm that meshes with the tumbled brick exterior and traditional wrought iron belly rail. Enjoy more of our work at www.glmetalfab.com.
Stairway connecting basement and first floor
Stairway connecting basement and first floor
Monk's Home ImprovementsMonk's Home Improvements
These aren't your standard basement stairs. This stairway was given quality finishes that complement the rest of this basement space.
This is an example of an expansive classic staircase in New York.
Traditional Estate Home
Traditional Estate Home
David Charlez DesignsDavid Charlez Designs
A custom two story curved staircase features a grand entrance of this home. It is designed with open treads and a custom scroll railing. Photo by Spacecrafting
Reclaimed White Oak Floors & Stairs
Reclaimed White Oak Floors & Stairs
Southern Oaks FlooringSouthern Oaks Flooring
Foyer and staircase with hand-beveled reclaimed white oak floors and stairs finished with Rubio Monocoat hard wax oil finish. Floors: Southern Oaks Flooring (Materials via Reclaimed DesignWorks) Design: Rachel Halvorson Designs Photography: Paige Rumore Photography
Current Project
Current Project
Weddington Custom HomesWeddington Custom Homes
Open wood tread stairwell
Photo of a medium sized classic wood u-shaped staircase in Louisville with painted wood risers.
Classical New Home
Classical New Home
Sanford Custom Builders, IncSanford Custom Builders, Inc
This is an example of a large traditional wood floating staircase in Boston with painted wood 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.
Pullout Rack for Pants
Pullout Rack for Pants
Cabinet InnovationsCabinet Innovations
Special interior pull-out slack rack behind drawerhead with rattan inserts. All cabinets are Wood-Mode 84 featuring the Barcelona Raised door style on Cherry with an Esquire finish. Wood-Mode Promotional Pictures, all rights reserved
Wood Products
Wood Products
Flooring LaneFlooring Lane
Flooring Lane not only offers floors, our online store also offers Millworks such as Baseboards, Moldings, Valuflex, Carvings, Urethane, Columns, Doors, Mantels, Accessories, Closet Material, Bodyguard Trim Board and Siding. With all the products Flooring Lane has to offer, you can easily find everything you need to finish the project you started. We have many options to choose from and a huge variety of styles. Let us help you give your home a comfortable new look.
Decatur Craftsman
Decatur Craftsman
First Street BuildersFirst Street Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional wood u-shaped staircase in Atlanta with painted wood risers.
Farm Road 203 Whole House Renovation
Farm Road 203 Whole House Renovation
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Original Artwork by Karen Schneider Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw
This is an example of a medium sized classic carpeted spiral staircase in Other with open risers.
Villa Freie Universität
Villa Freie Universität
markiewicz GmbHmarkiewicz GmbH
Wissenschaft und Kunst – eines haben sie gemeinsam, sie erschaffen Neues. So ist es nicht verwunderlich, dass im Berliner Stadtteil Dahlem, in dem die Freie Universität ansässig ist, dieses extravagante Projekt „erschaffen“ wurde. Die Treppenanlage beeindruckt durch ihren avantgardistischen und strak gebogenen Lauf und das dreidimensional geformte Geländer. So entsteht, wenn man die Treppe von unten betrachtet, eine elliptische Spirale, die sich nach oben hin windet.

Luxury Traditional Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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