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Medium Sized Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Barandilla en escalera interior con pasamanos de madera
Barandilla en escalera interior con pasamanos de madera
Comercial CBMComercial CBM
Photo of a medium sized midcentury tiled l-shaped metal railing staircase in Barcelona with tiled risers.
Modern Mountain Home, Stowe VT
Modern Mountain Home, Stowe VT
Patterson and Smith Construction, Inc.Patterson and Smith Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Burlington with wood risers.
Martis Camp Retreat
Martis Camp Retreat
TINEKE TRIGGSTINEKE TRIGGS
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in San Francisco with metal risers.
1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition
1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
This is an example of a medium sized rural wood staircase in Other.
Coastal with French Chateau Characteristics
Coastal with French Chateau Characteristics
Patrick Widing Custom HomesPatrick Widing Custom Homes
This is an example of a medium sized classic wood spiral wood railing staircase in Detroit with wood risers.
New Project
New Project
Summit HomesSummit Homes
This is an example of a medium sized traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in New Orleans with painted wood risers.
Timberframe Lake Escape
Timberframe Lake Escape
Old Hampshire Designs IncOld Hampshire Designs Inc
Built by Old Hampshire Designs, Inc. John W. Hession, Photographer
Photo of a medium sized rustic carpeted u-shaped metal railing staircase in Boston with carpeted risers.
Green Carpet to Stairs by The Flooring Group
Green Carpet to Stairs by The Flooring Group
The Flooring Group LtdThe Flooring Group Ltd
Client: Private Residence In North London Brief: To supply & install green carpet to stairs
Medium sized classic carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in London.
Structural Glass Spiral Staircase
Structural Glass Spiral Staircase
FOI DesignsFOI Designs
David Belamy
Photo of a medium sized modern glass curved metal railing staircase in New York with open risers.
Centro Storico - Giammetta Architects
Centro Storico - Giammetta Architects
IkonosIkonos
Foto Luigi Filetici
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Rome with open risers.
Hancock Park Major Remodel
Hancock Park Major Remodel
Bel Crest BuildersBel Crest Builders
This is an example of a medium sized modern wood curved staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Living Room & Stairs | Speckled Tweed Carpet
Living Room & Stairs | Speckled Tweed Carpet
Floors of DistinctionFloors of Distinction
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Minneapolis with carpeted risers.
Reforma Gustavo Adolfo Bequer
Reforma Gustavo Adolfo Bequer
SIRËESIRËE
Interiorista: Desirée García Paredes Fotógrafa: Yanina Mazzei Constructora: Carmarefor s.l.
Medium sized industrial staircase in Barcelona with under stair storage and feature lighting.
Stairs
Stairs
New Age Flooring & RemodelingNew Age Flooring & Remodeling
Photo of a medium sized traditional wood straight metal railing staircase with painted wood risers.
New Falmouth Home Architect & Build
New Falmouth Home Architect & Build
Longfellow Design BuildLongfellow Design Build
Mike Ciolino
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with wood risers.
Polished Concrete
Polished Concrete
Envision ConcreteEnvision Concrete
Inspiration for a medium sized modern concrete straight staircase in San Diego with open risers.
Stairs and Landings
Stairs and Landings
Mountain View Sun Decks Ltd.Mountain View Sun Decks Ltd.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in Calgary with open risers.
Ft. Beauregard Estates Curved Oak Stairway
Ft. Beauregard Estates Curved Oak Stairway
The Stairway ShopThe Stairway Shop
Design ideas for a medium sized classic wood curved staircase in San Diego with wood risers.
Haus Zehlendorf
Haus Zehlendorf
Müllers BüroMüllers Büro
Design ideas for a medium sized rural painted wood u-shaped staircase in Berlin with painted wood risers.
Staircases
Staircases
NEXUS Glass & Steel Inc.NEXUS Glass & Steel Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized modern wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Other with open risers.

Medium Sized 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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