Shabby-Chic Style Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Smet Staircases

Design ideas for a romantic painted wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Brussels with painted wood risers.

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Design ideas for a romantic wood spiral metal railing staircase in Other with open risers.

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Artisan Hardwoods-Hardwood Flooring At Its Finest

Custom oak radius stair treads that were handscraped, wirebrushed and oiled to match the hardwood flooring.
Photo of a large shabby-chic style wood spiral staircase in Miami with wood risers.

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Design ideas for a small shabby-chic style wood spiral staircase in Other with painted wood risers.

Extravagance on the River

Baine Contracting, Inc.

Beautiful craftsmanship brings this staircase to the next level.
Inspiration for a large vintage wood u-shaped staircase in New York with wood risers.

Degournay

LARS LEPPIN GmbH

Inspiration for a romantic staircase in Berlin.

29_Beautiful Oak & White Staircase in Inviting and Quaint Home, Arlington VA 222

Century Stair Company

This particular straight staircase is full or architectural details; properly spaced square balusters and simple/elegant square newels make a dramatic impact in this completely four-levels-renovated home in the heart of Arlington. Oak treads and handrails match the gorgeous hardwood floors, and the white vertical balusters not only match the lovely trim throughout, but also amplify the look of the space.CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.

Rivercourse Refuge

The Anderson Studio of Architecture & Design

This Kiawah marsh front home in the “Settlement” was sculpted into its unique setting among live oaks that populate the long, narrow piece of land. The unique composition afforded a 35-foot wood and glass bridge joining the master suite with the main house, granting the owners a private escape within their own home. A helical stair tower provides an enchanting secondary entrance whose foyer is illuminated by sunshine spilling from three floors above. Photography: Brennan Wesley

Leopard Print Staircase

MAC Flooring & Interiors

This is an example of an expansive shabby-chic style wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Orange County with wood risers.

Residential Staircase, Entry & Hallway Wallcovering

Precision Wallcovering and Painting

Inspiration for a shabby-chic style staircase in Orange County with wallpapered walls.

Monika Hibbs Tiny House

Cal Platinum Construction Group Itd.

This is an example of a shabby-chic style staircase in Vancouver.

Newport VT Lake Residence

Stina Booth Photographer

Stina Booth
Design ideas for a medium sized shabby-chic style wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Burlington with wood risers.

New England Barn Style

American Post & Beam

Great Island Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized shabby-chic style wood straight mixed railing staircase in Boston with open risers.

Artists House Lewes

Chris Snook

Photo: Chris Snook © 2015 Houzz
Romantic staircase in London.

Lewes

161 Photographic

Steve Hall
Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style wood wood railing staircase in Sussex with wood risers.

Justin and Karah's Residence

Newport Homebuilders

James Wilson
Medium sized vintage wood curved wood railing staircase in Dallas with wood risers.

Transitional Home by Fratantoni Design

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!

Argyll House

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Stuart Cox
Inspiration for a medium sized shabby-chic style staircase in Other.

Classic Painted Ash Kitchen, Lonsdale Road SW13

Goldman and Rankin

Oak Larder cabinet, with spice racks, and modern vegetable baskets
Inspiration for a large romantic staircase in London.

Shabby-Chic Style Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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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