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Affordable Shabby-Chic Style Staircase Ideas and Designs

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This is an example of a medium sized romantic painted wood u-shaped staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Barrington Heights Project
Barrington Heights Project
Monogram Interior Design LLCMonogram Interior Design LLC
Monogram Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style carpeted straight staircase in Portland with carpeted risers.
Suivez le Guide : Aurélie
Suivez le Guide : Aurélie
Jours & NuitsJours & Nuits
Jours & Nuits © 2015 Houzz
Medium sized shabby-chic style tiled curved staircase in Montpellier with tiled risers.
Dove Canyon Home
Dove Canyon Home
MAC Flooring & InteriorsMAC Flooring & Interiors
Design ideas for a large shabby-chic style wood straight wood railing staircase in Orange County with painted wood risers.
Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood Flooring
Oceanside Abbey CarpetOceanside Abbey Carpet
Medium sized romantic wood straight wood railing staircase in San Diego with painted wood risers.
Allen Home
Allen Home
Red Pine DevelopmentRed Pine Development
This is an example of a medium sized shabby-chic style tiled straight staircase in Salt Lake City with tiled risers.
Shabby Chic Foyer
Shabby Chic Foyer
Home ReHabIt, LLCHome ReHabIt, LLC
Foyer designed using an old chalk painted chest with a custom made bench along with decor from different antique fairs, pottery barn, Home Goods, Kirklands and Ballard Design to finish the space.
Entry
Entry
Triple L DesignsTriple L Designs
This is an example of a medium sized vintage carpeted curved wood railing staircase in Houston with wood risers and feature lighting.
Mur végétalisé dans son salon
Mur végétalisé dans son salon
Ino VegetalIno Vegetal
Mur végétal sur une hauteur de 5m Ambiance favorisant la méditation
Inspiration for a large romantic wood floating wood railing staircase in Nancy with open risers.
SCALE
SCALE
Design LegnoDesign Legno
Rivestimento scala in cemento armato con gradino pedata e alzata in legno rovere massello Ringhiera originale completamente restaurata in legno laccato bianco RAL9010
New Edwardian house.
New Edwardian house.
The Stone Masonry Company LimitedThe Stone Masonry Company Limited
This is an example of a small shabby-chic style staircase in London.
POLLY POCKET | 30 Mq
POLLY POCKET | 30 Mq
Gruppo Tre ArchitettiGruppo Tre Architetti
APT.2 Vista dell'ambiente unico.
Photo of a small vintage staircase in Milan.
Randoms
Randoms
DNC Stair Builders Inc.DNC Stair Builders Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic staircase in Other.
Foyer/Entry
Foyer/Entry
Wolff Contracting & DevelopmentWolff Contracting & Development
Photo by: Geoffrey Adler (@ Peyote)
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style straight staircase in Chicago.
3708 Hilltop Ln
3708 Hilltop Ln
Gill Design Co.Gill Design Co.
Carrie Buell
Inspiration for a medium sized vintage wood u-shaped staircase in Nashville with wood risers.
Eclectic Living
Eclectic Living
A. Houck Designs, Inc.A. Houck Designs, Inc.
Medium sized shabby-chic style wood curved metal railing staircase in DC Metro with painted wood risers.
Cedar House Remodel
Cedar House Remodel
Todd Gordon Mather ArchitectTodd Gordon Mather Architect
Design ideas for a medium sized vintage wood u-shaped staircase in Sacramento with wood risers.
Wood
Wood
UserUser
Shabby-chic style wood straight staircase in Sunshine Coast with painted wood risers.
Vine and Leaf Railing
Vine and Leaf Railing
Iron Mountain Forge & FurnitureIron Mountain Forge & Furniture
Debbi Kelly
This is an example of a shabby-chic style staircase in Providence.
SCALE
SCALE
Design LegnoDesign Legno
Rivestimento scala in cemento armato con gradino pedata e alzata in legno rovere massello Ringhiera originale completamente restaurata in legno laccato bianco RAL9010

Affordable 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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