Mediterranean Staircase Ideas and Designs

Las escaleras de madera | The wooden staircase
Design ideas for a mediterranean staircase in Palma de Mallorca with under stair storage.

Spanish delight

Professional Design Consultants

This is an example of a mediterranean wood metal railing staircase in Other with tiled risers.

Residence at Lake Jocassee

LS3P Living

Stairway | Custom home Studio of LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. | Photo by Firewater Photography.
Photo of a mediterranean spiral staircase in Other.

Can Freixes, masía en el Baix Empordà

Pepe Gascón Arquitectura

Photo of a mediterranean staircase in Other.

Kaleidoscope of Homes (Simmons Estate Homes)

Heritage Design Studio

This is a Game Room staircase looking up to a mid-level Media Room (the pocket doors at the landing) with a Wet Bar under the staircase.
Photo of a mediterranean wood l-shaped staircase in Dallas.

2016 Spanish Revival

Kim Grant Design Inc

Kim Grant, Architect; Elizabeth Barkett, Interior Designer - Ross Thiele & Sons Ltd.; Theresa Clark, Landscape Architect; Gail Owens, Photographer
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean wood curved staircase in San Diego with wood risers.

Give Me Shelter

Give Me Shelter Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a large mediterranean tiled l-shaped metal railing staircase in Los Angeles with tiled risers.

Casa De Las Lomas

Michael G Imber, Architects

Casey Dunn
Inspiration for a mediterranean l-shaped staircase in Austin with tiled risers and feature lighting.

Spanish Revival Restoration

Cynthia Bennett & Associates

Custom wood work on stairs and beams brings back traditional ornamentation.
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean wood straight staircase in Los Angeles with painted wood risers.

Hill House

BCV ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS

Photo of a mediterranean curved staircase in San Francisco.

Our Staircase Creations

Flooring Creations

vibrantly colored talavera tiles accent the saltillo tile on these stairs to create a Spanish Style. By Flooring Creations
Photo of a mediterranean staircase in San Diego.

Fanfol Mediterranean Home

Scott Alexander, LLC

This is an example of a mediterranean staircase in Phoenix.

Parquet

Gaetano Hardwood Floors, Inc.

Custom Rustic Walnut Parquet with Stone Insets
Large mediterranean wood curved staircase in Orange County with wood risers.

Lakeside Lookout Wine Cellar

Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture

Beautifully detailed stairwell dropping down into a pristine wine cellar
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean wood curved staircase in Seattle with wood risers.

New Mexico Lodge

Asher Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mediterranean staircase in Albuquerque.

Mediterranean Waterfront

Bob Chatham Custom Home Design

An octagonal vaulted ceiling with a chandelier radiates Tuscan elegance. Built By: Chad Loper and Designed By: Bob Chatham Custom Home Design
This is an example of a large mediterranean tiled curved staircase with tiled risers.

Clearwater, Florida Residence

Klar and Klar Architects, Inc

Photo Credit: Rob & Harris Productions
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean wood curved staircase in Tampa with painted wood risers.

Lakeside Estates

Vanguard Studio Inc.

This is an example of a mediterranean staircase in Austin.

Finished Work

Beane Construction Company, LLC

Medium sized mediterranean wood curved metal railing staircase in Portland with painted wood risers.

Equestrian Ranch

Peter D'Aprix Photography

Peter D'Aprix
This is an example of a mediterranean tiled curved staircase in Los Angeles.

Mediterranean Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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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