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Deck Staircase with Black Posts and Cables
Deck Staircase with Black Posts and Cables
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Exterior deck railing with black cable and fittings. Railing by Keuka Studios www.keuka-studios.com photography by Dave Noonan
Photo of a large rustic wood straight wire cable railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Mountain Peek
Mountain Peek
Centre Sky Architecture LtdCentre Sky Architecture Ltd
Mountain Peek is a custom residence located within the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana. The layout of the home was heavily influenced by the site. Instead of building up vertically the floor plan reaches out horizontally with slight elevations between different spaces. This allowed for beautiful views from every space and also gave us the ability to play with roof heights for each individual space. Natural stone and rustic wood are accented by steal beams and metal work throughout the home. (photos by Whitney Kamman)
Secret Hollow Residence
Secret Hollow Residence
LS3P LivingLS3P Living
Stair | Custom home Studio of LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. | Photo by Inspiro8 Studio.
This is an example of a large rustic wood straight wire cable railing staircase in Other with open risers.
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Custom Staircase
Custom Staircase
DC BuildersDC Builders
Photo of a large rustic wood curved staircase in Portland with wood risers.
Rustic Staircase
Rustic Staircase
Rustic staircase in Other.
Yellowstone Club Residence
Yellowstone Club Residence
Silk Cavassa Marchetti Architecture & InteriorsSilk Cavassa Marchetti Architecture & Interiors
This is an example of a rustic staircase in Seattle.
Lodge Ridge
Lodge Ridge
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Inspiration for a rustic wood floating wire cable railing staircase in Charlotte with open risers.
Village Retreat
Village Retreat
Snake River InteriorsSnake River Interiors
We love to collaborate, whenever and wherever the opportunity arises. For this mountainside retreat, we entered at a unique point in the process—to collaborate on the interior architecture—lending our expertise in fine finishes and fixtures to complete the spaces, thereby creating the perfect backdrop for the family of furniture makers to fill in each vignette. Catering to a design-industry client meant we sourced with singularity and sophistication in mind, from matchless slabs of marble for the kitchen and master bath to timeless basin sinks that feel right at home on the frontier and custom lighting with both industrial and artistic influences. We let each detail speak for itself in situ.
New Hampshire Lake House (IPA)
New Hampshire Lake House (IPA)
zero ten designzero ten design
Photo of a rustic wood straight metal railing staircase in Boston with open risers.
Two Creeks
Two Creeks
KA DesignWorksKA DesignWorks
David Marlow Photography
Medium sized rustic wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Denver with wood risers.
Rustic Loft Spiral Staircase
Rustic Loft Spiral Staircase
Paragon StairsParagon Stairs
The homeowner chose a matching loft railing to create a cohesive design throughout the space and a seamless transition from staircase to loft.
Inspiration for a large rustic wood spiral staircase in Indianapolis with metal 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.
Top Ridge
Top Ridge
Wright DesignWright Design
This charming European-inspired home juxtaposes old-world architecture with more contemporary details. The exterior is primarily comprised of granite stonework with limestone accents. The stair turret provides circulation throughout all three levels of the home, and custom iron windows afford expansive lake and mountain views. The interior features custom iron windows, plaster walls, reclaimed heart pine timbers, quartersawn oak floors and reclaimed oak millwork.
Beaver Creek Home
Beaver Creek Home
Creative FloorsCreative Floors
Wide-Plank European White Oak with Gray Brown Wash Custom Offsite Finish.
Large rustic wood straight staircase in Denver with open risers.
Alpine Ski Home
Alpine Ski Home
Randy TrainorRandy Trainor
This three-story vacation home for a family of ski enthusiasts features 5 bedrooms and a six-bed bunk room, 5 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, great room, 2 wet bars, great room, exercise room, basement game room, office, mud room, ski work room, decks, stone patio with sunken hot tub, garage, and elevator. The home sits into an extremely steep, half-acre lot that shares a property line with a ski resort and allows for ski-in, ski-out access to the mountain’s 61 trails. This unique location and challenging terrain informed the home’s siting, footprint, program, design, interior design, finishes, and custom made furniture. Credit: Samyn-D'Elia Architects Project designed by Franconia interior designer Randy Trainor. She also serves the New Hampshire Ski Country, Lake Regions and Coast, including Lincoln, North Conway, and Bartlett. For more about Randy Trainor, click here: https://crtinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://crtinteriors.com/ski-country-chic/
Rustic Timber House
Rustic Timber House
Hefferlin & Kronenberg ArchitectsHefferlin & Kronenberg Architects
Sarah Dorio
Rustic staircase in Other.
Highlands Gold
Highlands Gold
Iron Forest Building CompanyIron Forest Building Company
Photo Credit: TammiTPhotography
Medium sized rustic wood u-shaped staircase in Denver with open risers.
Parade of Homes 2014 Residence
Parade of Homes 2014 Residence
Tate InteriorsTate Interiors
Longviews Studios, Inc.
Inspiration for a large rustic wood l-shaped staircase in Other with wood risers.
Lake George Retreat
Lake George Retreat
Phinney Design GroupPhinney Design Group
Rob Spring Photography
Inspiration for a rustic staircase in New York.

Rustic Staircase 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.
Draper Residence
Draper Residence
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Photo of a rustic wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Denver with open risers.
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