Scandinavian Wood Staircase Ideas and Designs

This beautiful and open American Ash stair fits perfectly into its space. The risers have been kept open and a timber balustrade lends a nice texture to the space, making the stair a sculpture in its own right. Mark Scowen

Z140

Müllers Büro

Inspiration for a large scandinavian wood curved staircase in Berlin with wood risers.

Floor Mounted Interior Flat Bar Railing

Rod and Forge

Solid natural finish flat bar railing and handrail
This is an example of a medium sized scandi wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Denver with wood risers.

Vivienda Familiar

Álvaro Valdecantos

Cotacero Taller de Arquitectura
This is an example of a large scandinavian wood u-shaped staircase in Barcelona with metal risers and feature lighting.

City Loft

Sea-Dar Construction

Sea-Dar Construction, Hacin + Associates, Trent Bell Photography
Inspiration for a scandinavian wood straight staircase in Boston.

Inspiration

User

Small scandinavian wood spiral staircase in Gothenburg with open risers.

Дубовая лестница со стеклянным ограждением

лестницы Hokon

Inspiration for a scandinavian wood curved mixed railing staircase in Moscow with wood risers.

Cabin Noir

Krumdieck Architecture + Interiors

Photo of a medium sized scandi wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Birmingham with wood risers.

見せ梁　贅沢空間の家

AND HOUSE

Scandi wood curved mixed railing staircase in Other with wood risers and wallpapered walls.

Custom - Carney

Front Light Building Co.

Design ideas for a scandi wood mixed railing staircase in Other with wood risers and panelled walls.

Richmond Custom Home - Kingfisher

Evans Design Corp.

This is an example of a medium sized scandi wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Vancouver with painted wood risers.

Maison du Lavoir

Agence DOREA Deco - Marie Géraud-Taurand

Medium sized scandinavian wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Bordeaux with painted wood risers, wallpapered walls and under stair storage.

Treppe mit Einbauschrank

Holzmanufaktur Ballert e.k.

Scandinavian wood wood railing staircase in Stuttgart with wood risers.

Ash Bank - Canyon Grey Oak Complete Renovation

First Step Designs

Medium sized scandinavian wood l-shaped glass railing staircase in West Midlands with wood risers.

Bespoke Staircase Design

Lowe’s Carpentry

This is an example of a scandi wood straight wire cable railing staircase in Sussex with wood risers and feature lighting.

L'ERMITAGE

atelier eem

Inspiration for a scandinavian wood staircase in Paris with wood risers.

Kofunaki House

ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツデザインオフィス)

This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian wood straight metal railing staircase in Other with wood risers.

柔らかな光が差し込む家族が集う家

株式会社イー住まい

柔らかな光が差し込む家族が集う家
Design ideas for a scandinavian wood straight mixed railing staircase in Kyoto with wood risers.

TOTALRENOVERING AV ETAGELÄGENHET I CENTRALA GÖTEBORG

Studio A3

Anders Bergstedt
Medium sized scandi wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Gothenburg with wood risers.

Forest Retreat

ALTER Design Studio

Replacing the old drywall with the new cable railing added lightness to the space.
Medium sized scandinavian wood straight wire cable railing staircase in Vancouver with wood risers.

Scandinavian Wood 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.

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