Scandinavian Staircase Ideas and Designs

After stripping the historic staircase of the green shag carpeting new wood treads were installed and stained to match the new hardwood floor. White risers contrast beautifully with the black iron railing as the curve of the staircase leads you upstairs.

Ardmion Park

LMT Homes

Ryan Theade
Inspiration for a scandinavian u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Other.

Мансарда ЖК "INKERI"

Екатерина Зорина

Design ideas for a scandi wood l-shaped staircase in Saint Petersburg with wood risers and under stair storage.

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Tribeca Loft

StudioLAB

A young couple with three small children purchased this full floor loft in Tribeca in need of a gut renovation. The existing apartment was plagued with awkward spaces, limited natural light and an outdated décor. It was also lacking the required third child’s bedroom desperately needed for their newly expanded family. StudioLAB aimed for a fluid open-plan layout in the larger public spaces while creating smaller, tighter quarters in the rear private spaces to satisfy the family’s programmatic wishes. 3 small children’s bedrooms were carved out of the rear lower level connected by a communal playroom and a shared kid’s bathroom. Upstairs, the master bedroom and master bathroom float above the kid’s rooms on a mezzanine accessed by a newly built staircase. Ample new storage was built underneath the staircase as an extension of the open kitchen and dining areas. A custom pull out drawer containing the food and water bowls was installed for the family’s two dogs to be hidden away out of site when not in use. All wall surfaces, existing and new, were limited to a bright but warm white finish to create a seamless integration in the ceiling and wall structures allowing the spatial progression of the space and sculptural quality of the midcentury modern furniture pieces and colorful original artwork, painted by the wife’s brother, to enhance the space. The existing tin ceiling was left in the living room to maximize ceiling heights and remain a reminder of the historical details of the original construction. A new central AC system was added with an exposed cylindrical duct running along the long living room wall. A small office nook was built next to the elevator tucked away to be out of site.

Culford Road N1

Martyn Clarke Architecture

Scandi staircase in London with feature lighting.

国立の家

長浜信幸建築設計事務所

緑に囲まれて暮らす家　　　撮影：黒住直臣
Photo of a scandi staircase in Tokyo Suburbs.

Modern Shacks

Dichotomy Interiors

photo by Deborah Degraffenreid
Inspiration for a small scandinavian wood straight metal railing staircase in New York.

ハウス・タイシドウ House Taishido

小山光 + KEY OPERATION INC. / ARCHITECTS

Photo by Keizo Shibasaki and KEY OPERATION INC.
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi metal straight staircase in Tokyo with open risers and under stair storage.

Shingle style home

Brookings Built Green, Inc.

Large scandi carpeted u-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.

Alhambra del Mar #2, Marbella.

LID, Linadela Interior Design

Charly Simon
Inspiration for a scandi staircase in Malaga.

Modern Downtown Home

Faust Construction

Design ideas for a medium sized scandi wood straight staircase in Kansas City with wood risers.

Amhurst Road

Poulsom Middlehurst Ltd

Adam Scott Photography
Medium sized scandinavian straight wood railing staircase in London with under stair storage.

Skandinavisch Treppen

Medium sized scandi wood straight staircase in Berlin with wood risers.

Villa E, Limhamn

Jakobsson Pusterla

Jakobsson Pusterla
This is an example of a scandinavian staircase in Malmo.

Alpine Drive. North Vancouver

Andrea Rodman Interiors

Inspiration for a large scandi wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Vancouver with open risers.

XYZ House

Maarch*

Design ideas for a medium sized scandi wood straight wood railing staircase in Perth with wood risers.

UO HOUSE

User

lluís Bernat, 4photos.cat
Photo of a medium sized scandi wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Barcelona with wood risers.

HONEST HOUSE

ATELIER O2

photo:SAKAI Koji・TAKASHI Osugi
Design ideas for a scandi wood straight staircase in Sapporo with wood risers and under stair storage.

Scandinavian Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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.

Hackney Scandinavian Inspiration

Chris Snook

Chris Snook
This is an example of a scandi wood curved staircase in London with wood risers.

United Kingdom

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