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Luxury World-Inspired Staircase Ideas and Designs

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HGTV Smart Home 2013
HGTV Smart Home 2013
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
Glenn Layton Homes, Jacksonville Beach, Florida. HGTV Smart Home 2013
Design ideas for a large world-inspired wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Jacksonville with tiled risers.
Contemporary Organic Stair Railing
Contemporary Organic Stair Railing
Grizzly Iron, IncGrizzly Iron, Inc
The client wanted a unique railing design, they liked our organic work but wanted something a little more contemporary. The "tree" design is all forged and fabricated from flat bar and the horizontal rails are round stock. We used our cap rail which we forge in house.
1032 N Vista Del Mar Drive | Delray Beach, Florida
1032 N Vista Del Mar Drive | Delray Beach, Florida
Judi Lukens & Kim LekasJudi Lukens & Kim Lekas
Entryway
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired wood spiral metal railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
Tropical Garden - Palm Beach
Tropical Garden - Palm Beach
sticks and stones Landscape Designsticks and stones Landscape Design
Brigid Arnott
This is an example of a large world-inspired wood floating staircase in Sydney with wood risers.
Nelson's Bend, Port Royal
Nelson's Bend, Port Royal
Jinx McDonald Interior DesignsJinx McDonald Interior Designs
Tom Harper
Photo of an expansive world-inspired wood curved staircase in Miami with painted wood risers.
Dover Vista
Dover Vista
Jack 'N Tool Box, Inc.Jack 'N Tool Box, Inc.
Jim Bartsch Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired wood u-shaped staircase in Santa Barbara with wood risers and under stair storage.
Smith Res (Casas Sevillanas)
Smith Res (Casas Sevillanas)
Nelson de Leon/Locus Architecture Inc.Nelson de Leon/Locus Architecture Inc.
Carlos Morales
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired u-shaped staircase in Miami with tiled risers.
Wood Staircase
Wood Staircase
Rockefeller Kempel ArchitectsRockefeller Kempel Architects
Photography: Eric Staudenmaier
Photo of a large world-inspired wood straight wood railing staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
Under stairs storage
Under stairs storage
Sofo KitchensSofo Kitchens
Under stairs storage with interior adjustable shelves and fake wall side panels
Expansive world-inspired u-shaped glass railing staircase in Vancouver.
11 North Hidden Harbour Drive — Gulf Stream, Florida
11 North Hidden Harbour Drive — Gulf Stream, Florida
Pascal Liguori & SonPascal Liguori & Son
Staircase
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Miami with wood risers.
Custom Stair
Custom Stair
Architectural Design & ConstructionArchitectural Design & Construction
Tropical Light Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired wood curved wood railing staircase in Hawaii with open risers.
Old San Juan Restoration
Old San Juan Restoration
Fernando Rodriguez StudioFernando Rodriguez Studio
Outdoor staircase with ceramic tiles
Expansive world-inspired straight staircase in Other.
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Photo of an expansive world-inspired wood floating metal railing staircase in Salt Lake City with open risers.
Contemporary Hawaiian Luxury at Kukio
Contemporary Hawaiian Luxury at Kukio
Carrie Nicholson, RB, BIC, HL1 DirectorCarrie Nicholson, RB, BIC, HL1 Director
Upon entering, what immediately differentiates this property from others you may see at Kukio are grand columns found throughout the home. Each column is intricately engraved with soft botanical patterns, a unique design feature that gives you a glimpse of Hawaii’s architectural history. The columns are said to be reminiscent of the late 1800’s historic Hawaiian architecture found in palaces occupied by Hawaii’s Royalty.
Lot 38 Kukui'ula
Lot 38 Kukui'ula
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Greg Blore
Design ideas for a large world-inspired wood floating wire cable railing staircase in Denver with open risers.
Tamarama - Full renovation
Tamarama - Full renovation
Aranac (Contracting) Pty LtdAranac (Contracting) Pty Ltd
Photo of a small world-inspired wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Sydney with open risers and tongue and groove walls.
Ono Harbor Home, Orange Beach, AL
Ono Harbor Home, Orange Beach, AL
Erin E. Kaiser, Kaiser Real Estate Sales, IncErin E. Kaiser, Kaiser Real Estate Sales, Inc
Shawn Seals, Fovea 360 LLC
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired wood l-shaped staircase in Miami with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
HGTV Smart Home 2013
HGTV Smart Home 2013
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
HGTV Smart Home 2013 by Glenn Layton Homes, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Inspiration for a large world-inspired wood u-shaped staircase in Jacksonville with wood risers.
Quintessential Modern
Quintessential Modern
Gauge Design GroupGauge Design Group
Quintessential Modern - less is more
Large world-inspired acrylic floating staircase in Seattle with open risers and feature lighting.
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired wood floating metal railing staircase in Salt Lake City with open risers.

Luxury World-Inspired Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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