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Coronado New Home Construction
Coronado New Home Construction
Construction WondersConstruction Wonders
Inspiration for a medium sized classic wood curved wood railing staircase in San Diego with painted wood risers.
First Floor Home Renovation
First Floor Home Renovation
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The front entry offers a warm welcome that sets the tone for the entire home starting with the refinished staircase with modern square stair treads and black spindles, board and batten wainscoting, and beautiful blonde LVP flooring.
Modern stairs with wool carpeting and matte black spindles
Modern stairs with wool carpeting and matte black spindles
Julia Robin InteriorsJulia Robin Interiors
These stairs got a major makeover with luxe 100% wool carpeting, white banister replete with moldings, and matte black modern spindles.
Medium sized traditional carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Detroit with carpeted risers.
A Whirlwind of Activity
A Whirlwind of Activity
Infinity Construction, llc.Infinity Construction, llc.
Up or down...which way do I wanna go?!?!?
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
Historic Portland Home Renovation
Historic Portland Home Renovation
Daniel HouseDaniel House
Inspiration for a traditional carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Portland with carpeted risers.
Morris Drive, Princeton NJ
Morris Drive, Princeton NJ
Karin Eckerson InteriorsKarin Eckerson Interiors
Refinished floors from a blonde to a beautiful, rich walnut, painted all interior including banister (nice little design element), custom cut runner and custom entry rug . . . Photos coming soon of living room, dining room, kitchen and family room!!! Stay tuned!
Stair Hall
Stair Hall
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLCClaude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
MPI 360
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in DC Metro with wood risers.
Natural Stone Floors
Natural Stone Floors
Modern Tile and CarpetModern Tile and Carpet
Travertine floor and dark wood stair steps
Inspiration for a large traditional wood spiral mixed railing staircase in Tampa.
Grey Matters
Grey Matters
June DeLugas InteriorsJune DeLugas Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized traditional wood straight metal railing staircase in Other with painted wood 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.
Flat-weave Wool Stair Runner with Wide Binding
Flat-weave Wool Stair Runner with Wide Binding
Custom Stair RunnersCustom Stair Runners
Carpet is manufactured by Design Materials Inc, binding is from Masland Carpet, installed by Custom Stair Runners.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional carpeted straight staircase in New York with carpeted risers.
Stairway
Stairway
Creative LightingCreative Lighting
Lighting Design by Tara Simons Creative Lighting www.creative-lighting.com 651.647.0111 Photo Credit-Matt Blum https://mattblumphotography.com/ Builder/Designer- BCD Homes, Lauren Markell http://www.bcdhomes.com/
North york project
North york project
Robb & Co.Robb & Co.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic wood straight staircase in Toronto with painted wood risers.
Me, Myself, and I
Me, Myself, and I
Morrison InteriorsMorrison Interiors
A unique use of a stairwell, this project has a wine room. Photo by: Rod Foster
Inspiration for a medium sized classic concrete floating wire cable railing staircase in Orange County with concrete risers.
September 2015 Foyer Trim
September 2015 Foyer Trim
AWM Carpentry LLCAWM Carpentry LLC
Above Door Trim and Column
Medium sized traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in Philadelphia with wood risers.
The Stillwater House | Stairway
The Stillwater House | Stairway
Bria Hammel InteriorsBria Hammel Interiors
Interior Designer | Bria Hammel Interiors Architect & Builder | Divine Custom Homes Photographer | Gridley + Graves
Inspiration for a large traditional wood u-shaped staircase in Minneapolis with painted wood risers.
Hudson Avenue
Hudson Avenue
The Walker Group, Ltd.The Walker Group, Ltd.
Photo of a medium sized classic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
St. Charles, IL (Project 2)
St. Charles, IL (Project 2)
LDC HomesLDC Homes
Design ideas for a large traditional wood spiral staircase in Chicago with wood risers.
Interior Iron Rails
Interior Iron Rails
Duke of IronDuke of Iron
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional carpeted curved staircase in New York with open risers.
Classic Straight Run Staircase
Classic Straight Run Staircase
UserUser
Large traditional wood u-shaped staircase in Chicago with wood risers.

Premium 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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