Rustic Staircase with All Types of Wall Treatment Ideas and Designs

Rustic Post and Beam Staircase with Rebar Railings
Photo of a large rustic wood straight metal railing staircase with wood walls.

Lookout Lodge

Locati Architects

This is an example of a rustic floating mixed railing staircase in Other with open risers and wood walls.

Mountain Ascent Leather Railing

Brandner Design

This custom Spiral Wrap leather railing is contrasted with a rustic beam wall and glass guard rail at the top. Designed with a custom steel radius as it curves with the flow of the staircase.

Studio Hideaway

Delbert Adams Construction Group

View of staircase from upper floor showing top floor wood and metal railing, wood beams, medium hardwood flooring, and painted white wood wall paneling.

Deer Valley

DFS Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a medium sized rustic carpeted l-shaped glass railing staircase in Salt Lake City with wallpapered walls and carpeted risers.

The TEREMOK

Setus Design

Inspiration for a medium sized rustic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers and wood walls.

Riverview Pines Mountain Modern

Stonebuilt Homes

Inspiration for a medium sized rustic wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Edmonton with open risers and wood walls.

Staircases & Lofts

Payne & Payne Builders

Gorgeous custom built staircase rich with character ? . . . #payneandpayne #homebuilder #homedecor #homedesign #custombuild #stairway #staircasedesign #ohiohomebuilders #nahb #ohiocustomhomes #dreamhome #buildersofinsta #clevelandbuilders #cleveland #AtHomeCLE #richfieldohio ?@paulceroky

Ivy Creek Residence

Brent Campbell, Architect

Inspiration for a rustic wood straight wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers and tongue and groove walls.

EFH Stromburg

Old Oak GmbH

Verfugte Treppen mit Edelstahl Geländer.
Medium sized rustic wood straight metal railing staircase in Munich with wood risers and brick walls.

Stairway - Texas Escape

Schultz Building Inc

Inspiration for a rustic wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers and wood walls.

Загородный дом в Подмосковье

Салахова Дина

Design ideas for a rustic l-shaped metal railing staircase in Moscow with limestone treads, wood risers and wood walls.

Cabin Style Accessory Dwelling Unit

DeWitte Construction

Small rustic wood wood railing staircase in San Francisco with wood walls.

Monvisto Cabin

The Cabinet Gallery

Design ideas for a large rustic carpeted l-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers and wood walls.

Downstairs Bonus Room!

L & L Home Restoration, LLC

Photo of a medium sized rustic painted wood curved metal railing staircase in Raleigh with wood risers and tongue and groove walls.

Eagle River Camp house

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The round staircase was one of the most important features of the foyer design. This custom walnut staircase was re-designed several times until it met all of the homeowners desires~ a heavy handrail with custom metal brackets that would be visually interesting and in many ways a piece of art! The homeowners found the metal leaf chandelier in Europe and had it custom sized and brought to Eagle River for installation. Everything from the form of each element in this staircase to the amazing lighting that transforms it every night is ART!

Eco-Luxe Carpenter's Cabin

Details Design and Staging

Guests are amazed when they open the door to this small cabin. You would never guess the footprint is just 934sf yet on the main floor alone offers everything you see here, plus and owner's suite, a bath and laundry, and a bunk room.

Main Staircase

Cultivation Design

Staircase to second floor
Photo of a medium sized rustic wood straight metal railing staircase with metal risers and wood walls.

Bold Colors

R Jones Designs, Inc.

Photo of a medium sized rustic staircase in Atlanta with wainscoting.

Black and Stainless Cable Railing with wood posts on Log Home

Keuka Studios, Inc

Black cable railing system on interior staircase with heavy timber wood steps, stringers, and posts. www.Keuka-Studios.com
Photo of a medium sized rustic wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in New York with open risers and wood walls.

Rustic Staircase with All Types of Wall Treatment Ideas and Designs

A beautiful rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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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