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Luxury Traditional Staircase Ideas and Designs

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21 - Traditional Acadian Southern Staircase
21 - Traditional Acadian Southern Staircase
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Design ideas for an expansive classic l-shaped wood railing staircase spindle in Houston with wood risers.
Backdoor
Backdoor
Windstone PartnersWindstone Partners
Just through the back door is a private interior courtyard that leads to the pool.
Design ideas for a large traditional wood straight metal railing staircase in Houston with painted wood risers.
Two-Tone Staircase
Two-Tone Staircase
UserUser
An incredible custom 3,300 square foot custom Craftsman styled 2-story home with detailed amenities throughout.
Photo of a large classic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Chicago with wood risers.
Drakefield Road, Wandsworth
Drakefield Road, Wandsworth
GDL LondonGDL London
Inspiration for a large traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in London with wood risers and feature lighting.
Lincoln Park - Howe
Lincoln Park - Howe
Middlefork Development LLCMiddlefork Development LLC
Rising amidst the grand homes of North Howe Street, this stately house has more than 6,600 SF. In total, the home has seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and three powder rooms. Designed with an extra-wide floor plan (21'-2"), achieved through side-yard relief, and an attached garage achieved through rear-yard relief, it is a truly unique home in a truly stunning environment. The centerpiece of the home is its dramatic, 11-foot-diameter circular stair that ascends four floors from the lower level to the roof decks where panoramic windows (and views) infuse the staircase and lower levels with natural light. Public areas include classically-proportioned living and dining rooms, designed in an open-plan concept with architectural distinction enabling them to function individually. A gourmet, eat-in kitchen opens to the home's great room and rear gardens and is connected via its own staircase to the lower level family room, mud room and attached 2-1/2 car, heated garage. The second floor is a dedicated master floor, accessed by the main stair or the home's elevator. Features include a groin-vaulted ceiling; attached sun-room; private balcony; lavishly appointed master bath; tremendous closet space, including a 120 SF walk-in closet, and; an en-suite office. Four family bedrooms and three bathrooms are located on the third floor. This home was sold early in its construction process. Nathan Kirkman
Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River
Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
The staircase adjacent to the kitchen features a custom three lantern light fixture that hangs from the top floor to the basement.
Inspiration for a large traditional carpeted curved wood railing staircase in Baltimore with carpeted risers and brick walls.
Biltmore Forest Romantic
Biltmore Forest Romantic
ACM DesignACM Design
This is an example of a large traditional curved staircase in Other.
Chihuly Chandelier Entryway
Chihuly Chandelier Entryway
Solanna Design & Development LLCSolanna Design & Development LLC
Large Chihuly chandelier hangs above a spiral staircase with custom metal railing.
Photo of an expansive traditional spiral metal railing staircase in Orange County.
Minewoc: by John Van Rooy Architecture
Minewoc: by John Van Rooy Architecture
John Van Rooy ArchitectureJohn Van Rooy Architecture
Photo Credit: Edgar Visuals
Expansive classic carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Milwaukee with wood risers.
Riverbend 2016
Riverbend 2016
Upland Development, Inc.Upland Development, Inc.
Photo of a large traditional wood curved staircase in Salt Lake City with wood risers.
Bordered Runner
Bordered Runner
Carpet Crafters Rug Co.Carpet Crafters Rug Co.
Wool animal print custom stair runner with solid solid hand sewn border installed on curved stair.
Medium sized classic painted wood curved staircase in Tampa with painted wood risers.
Lodge Interior
Lodge Interior
Beilman ArchitectureBeilman Architecture
D. Beilman
Expansive traditional wood u-shaped staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
Stained newel cap
Stained newel cap
Portland Stair CompanyPortland Stair Company
Box newel stained cap and railing
Design ideas for a large classic wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Portland with wood risers.
Rollingwood Slide House
Rollingwood Slide House
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Inspiration for a large classic wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Austin with painted wood risers.
Stanley Blvd, Birmingham
Stanley Blvd, Birmingham
La Marco HomesLa Marco Homes
Hand finished live sawn white oak flooring; oak and iron staricase; marvin windows
Large traditional wood curved staircase in Detroit with painted wood risers.
RowHouse Reborn
RowHouse Reborn
Adams + Beasley AssociatesAdams + Beasley Associates
Photo by Eric Roth A traditional home in Beacon Hill, Boston is completely gutted and rehabbed, yet still retains its old-world charm. Here, a brand new elliptical staircase opens up the 5-story rowhome to air and light while connecting circulation, and conceals a compact powder room beneath.
RowHouse ReBorn
RowHouse ReBorn
Adams + Beasley AssociatesAdams + Beasley Associates
Photo by Eric Roth A traditional home in Beacon Hill, Boston is completely gutted and rehabbed, yet still retains its old-world charm. Here, a brand new elliptical staircase opens up the 5-story rowhome to air and light while connecting circulation.
Roscoe Village Complete Renovation
Roscoe Village Complete Renovation
Chicago Renovation & DevelopmentChicago Renovation & Development
Dan Kullman, Bitterjester
Design ideas for a large classic wood l-shaped staircase in Chicago with wood risers.
340 Pinegrove - Modern Luxury Home Interiors Photography
340 Pinegrove - Modern Luxury Home Interiors Photography
Tommy Daspit PhotographerTommy Daspit Photographer
Tommy Daspit Photographer
Inspiration for a large traditional wood floating wire cable railing staircase in Birmingham with open risers and feature lighting.
Ease of Living 1/2 Step Stair Riser
Ease of Living 1/2 Step Stair Riser
The Group, Inc. Real Estate - Kelly McBartlettThe Group, Inc. Real Estate - Kelly McBartlett
A Brilliant Photo - Agneiszka Wormus
Expansive traditional wood straight staircase in Denver with wood risers.

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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