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modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point
modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
custom square-edge nosing at the new white oak stair leads to the open master bedroom, while a hidden pocket door at the base of the stairs provides for privacy
Lighthouse Bay- Staircase
Lighthouse Bay- Staircase
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Interior Designer: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Youngblood Builders Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
Small coastal carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach
So Much Yes Interiors, Inc.So Much Yes Interiors, Inc.
Stair Landing
Inspiration for a small nautical wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Orange County with wood risers.
Whidbey Family Camp
Whidbey Family Camp
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
A custom designed ship ladder leads to the open loft area above. Designed by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Photos by: Chad Coleman Photography #whidbeyisland #whidbeyislandarchitect #h2darchitects
Cozy Home Staircase with Landing
Cozy Home Staircase with Landing
Kaoud Carpet & RugsKaoud Carpet & Rugs
Our client wanted a light colored soft blue striped carpet for their home by the sea staircase and we delivered it! This carpet is constructed with a soft New Zealand wool using a looped construction. Our installer provided a seamless install and our client is very happy with the result.
Custom Staircase
Custom Staircase
Feil Inc. Wood Flooring & StairsFeil Inc. Wood Flooring & Stairs
Gorgeous alternating treads
Photo of a small nautical wood staircase in Miami with open risers.
Hamptons Style Staircases
Hamptons Style Staircases
Genneral StaircaseGenneral Staircase
Pine / Victorian Ash staircase.
Photo of a small nautical wood straight staircase in Sydney with wood risers and feature lighting.
Malibu Beach Cottage
Malibu Beach Cottage
Jeffrey Smalley ArchitectsJeffrey Smalley Architects
Inspiration for a small beach style wood straight metal railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Contemporary Cape
Contemporary Cape
Life StyledLife Styled
Inspiration for a small beach style wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
Glen Arbor Home - South Haven, MI
Glen Arbor Home - South Haven, MI
Cottage Home, Inc.Cottage Home, Inc.
This incredible Cottage Home lake house sits atop a Lake Michigan shoreline bluff, taking in all the sounds and views of the magnificent lake. This custom built, LEED Certified home boasts of over 5,100 sq. ft. of living space – 6 bedrooms including a dorm room and a bunk room, 5 baths, 3 inside living spaces, porches and patios, and a kitchen with beverage pantry that takes the cake. The 4-seasons porch is where all guests desire to stay – welcomed by the peaceful wooded surroundings and blue hues of the great lake.
Flying Point Custom Home
Flying Point Custom Home
Peter B. Rice & CoPeter B. Rice & Co
View from the entry with the loft stairs going up by remote. Photo by Anthony Crisafulli Photography
This is an example of a small beach style staircase in Portland Maine.
Beach Style Staircase
Beach Style Staircase
Design ideas for a small beach style wood l-shaped staircase in Boston with wood risers.
Beach House Branford
Beach House Branford
Nelson Edwards Company Architects, LLCNelson Edwards Company Architects, LLC
Photo: Robert Benson
Photo of a small beach style wood straight staircase in New York with wood risers and under stair storage.
Piha House
Piha House
Milieu: Architecture + DesignMilieu: Architecture + Design
Claire Hamilton Photography
This is an example of a small beach style wood straight wood railing staircase in Auckland with wood risers.
Earl's Court 6
Earl's Court 6
Clarke Design GroupClarke Design Group
David Strauss Photography
Small beach style staircase in Charleston.
Cooks Bay Whole Home Renovation
Cooks Bay Whole Home Renovation
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
Photo of a small beach style wood straight metal railing staircase in Minneapolis with painted wood risers.
Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow
Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.
Photo of a small coastal tiled straight wood railing staircase in Los Angeles with tiled risers.
Coastal Style board and batten detail
Coastal Style board and batten detail
White Silo | Interior Design StudioWhite Silo | Interior Design Studio
Lighting , Shades of Light
Inspiration for a small nautical l-shaped staircase in Other.
Bonnet Shores Beach House
Bonnet Shores Beach House
Red House Design BuildRed House Design Build
A successful design build project by Red House. This home underwent a complete interior and exterior renovation including a shed dormer addition on the rear. All new finishes, windows, cabinets, insulation, and mechanical systems. Photo by Nat Rea Instagram: @redhousedesignbuild
Promises Kept
Promises Kept
Flagg Coastal HomesFlagg Coastal Homes
Heading Downstairs to the Beach Owen McGoldrick
Photo of a small coastal wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in San Diego with painted wood risers.

Small Coastal Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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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