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Rustic Staircase with Open Risers Ideas and Designs

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Island Style in a High-Country Home
Island Style in a High-Country Home
Alpenglow Lighting Design, Inc,Alpenglow Lighting Design, Inc,
Photo of a medium sized rustic wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Denver with open risers.
Willow Residence
Willow Residence
Allwood Construction IncAllwood Construction Inc
Large rustic wood u-shaped staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Rustic Staircase
Rustic Staircase
Inspiration for a rustic wood staircase in Other with open risers and feature lighting.
LEED Home
LEED Home
Zach Building co incZach Building co inc
Medium sized rustic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Milwaukee with open risers.
Fiddlehead
Fiddlehead
W. Phillips CompanyW. Phillips Company
18 Ft Maple tree with spiral slab treads. Inspired but what is at hand.
Medium sized rustic wood straight wood railing staircase in Burlington with open risers.
Denver Spiral Staircase
Denver Spiral Staircase
Castle Building CompanyCastle Building Company
Piano room off main living area with spiral staircase.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic wood curved staircase in Denver with open risers.
Red Cedar Lake House
Red Cedar Lake House
Lundin Architects LLCLundin Architects LLC
Medium sized rustic wood straight metal railing staircase in Minneapolis with open risers.
Custom Traditional Log System Home
Custom Traditional Log System Home
Appalachian Log and Timber HomesAppalachian Log and Timber Homes
Inspiration for a large rustic wood straight wood railing staircase in Atlanta with open risers.
Southlake New Build 2020
Southlake New Build 2020
Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

This is an example of a large rustic wood floating glass railing staircase in Dallas with open risers.
Lake Cabin
Lake Cabin
Advanced Welding & Ornamental IronAdvanced Welding & Ornamental Iron
Inspiration for a large rustic wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Flat Bar Railing and Floating Staircase, Finger Lakes, NY
Flat Bar Railing and Floating Staircase, Finger Lakes, NY
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Custom Floating staircases with steel flat bar railing and oak treads. Railing and staircase by Keuka Studios
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic wood floating metal railing staircase in New York with open risers.
Ski Chalet
Ski Chalet
Hunter and Company Interior DesignHunter and Company Interior Design
Gibeon Photography
Photo of a rustic wood staircase in Other with open risers.
Wilson Mountain Residence
Wilson Mountain Residence
Poss Architecture + Planning and Interior DesignPoss Architecture + Planning and Interior Design
Pat Sudmeier
This is an example of a medium sized rustic wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Denver with open risers.
Springs Ranch
Springs Ranch
Miller-Roodell Architects LtdMiller-Roodell Architects Ltd
Photo of a rustic wood straight metal railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Addison Farm Barn
Addison Farm Barn
Joan Heaton ArchitectsJoan Heaton Architects
Bob Schatz
This is an example of a rustic wood l-shaped staircase in Burlington with open risers.
Stairways
Stairways
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Antique Heart Pine stairway in a mountain home in North Carolina. Hand hewn original patina reclaimed timber frame trusses. Photo copyright Carolina Timberworks.
Martis Camp Lot 360
Martis Camp Lot 360
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Tim Stone
Inspiration for a large rustic wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Denver with open risers.
Game Room
Game Room
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a rustic wood staircase in New York with open risers.
Tahoe
Tahoe
Heartland StairwaysHeartland Stairways
Custom rustic stair with dancing winders and custom forged iron balustrades.
Photo of a large rustic wood floating mixed railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Transitional Birmingham Residence
Transitional Birmingham Residence
Joseph Mosey Architecture, Inc.Joseph Mosey Architecture, Inc.
Maconochie
Photo of a medium sized rustic wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Detroit with open risers.

Rustic Staircase with Open Risers 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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