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Small Rustic Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Silver Lake Guest House
Silver Lake Guest House
Battle Associates, ArchitectsBattle Associates, Architects
Intimate Stair with Hobbit Door . This project was a Guest House for a long time Battle Associates Client. Smaller, smaller, smaller the owners kept saying about the guest cottage right on the water's edge. The result was an intimate, almost diminutive, two bedroom cottage for extended family visitors. White beadboard interiors and natural wood structure keep the house light and airy. The fold-away door to the screen porch allows the space to flow beautifully. Photographer: Nancy Belluscio
Sisters Custom Staircase
Sisters Custom Staircase
Ron Brown - The FinisherRon Brown - The Finisher
Beautiful custom barn wood loft staircase/ladder for a guest house in Sisters Oregon
Design ideas for a small rustic wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with metal risers.
Lees Summit, MO - Making Waves.....the Lake House.....
Lees Summit, MO - Making Waves.....the Lake House.....
Refined Interior Staging SolutionsRefined Interior Staging Solutions
Refined Interior Staging Solutions
Inspiration for a small rustic wood straight staircase in Kansas City with wood risers.
Classic Steel Spiral Staircase
Classic Steel Spiral Staircase
Paragon StairsParagon Stairs
Spiral staircases build on top of themselves and keeps their footprint to a small circle.
This is an example of a small rustic wood spiral staircase in Philadelphia.
Stone Tower & Kitchen Addition
Stone Tower & Kitchen Addition
HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTSHAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS
Greg Hubbard Photography. Stair by StairMeister Log Works.
Design ideas for a small rustic wood spiral staircase in Burlington with open risers.
Custom Stairs
Custom Stairs
Haylett HomesHaylett Homes
McCall Custom made stairs to emulate the glue laminated beams in the house. Square iron tubing newel posts with off sets at top and bottom midrails intersections and 1/4'' welded mesh panels. The reclaimed wood flooring continue down with the tread and risers
Barn Balustrade 4211
Barn Balustrade 4211
Bisca StaircasesBisca Staircases
Forged and textured balustrade and unusual slim ribbon handrail
Photo of a small rustic straight staircase in Other.
Lake Joseph Renovation - Mainhouse
Lake Joseph Renovation - Mainhouse
Tamarack NorthTamarack North
Inspiration for a small rustic carpeted floating wood railing staircase in Toronto with painted wood risers.
Abitazione privata a Cortina
Abitazione privata a Cortina
Mario Mazzer ArchitectsMario Mazzer Architects
Photo © Adriano Pecchio
Photo of a small rustic wood straight staircase in Venice with open risers.
Mexican Flare Kitchen
Mexican Flare Kitchen
KBC Design Studio/Kitchens By Christina Inc.KBC Design Studio/Kitchens By Christina Inc.
LTB Photography
Photo of a small rustic staircase in New York.
Oulx
Oulx
SteVephoto di Stefano VenturiniSteVephoto di Stefano Venturini
Stefano Venturini
Inspiration for a small rustic staircase in Turin.
Käppelehof
Käppelehof
Planungsbüro Für BaukunstPlanungsbüro Für Baukunst
Inspiration for a small rustic wood straight staircase in Other with open risers.
Colorado Retreat
Colorado Retreat
HELMAN SECHRIST ArchitectureHELMAN SECHRIST Architecture
Hilliard Photographics
Inspiration for a small rustic carpeted curved staircase in Chicago with open risers.
Shelter Island Heights, NY
Shelter Island Heights, NY
FD Building CompanyFD Building Company
Inspiration for a small rustic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Wood Island Camp
Wood Island Camp
Winkelman ArchitectureWinkelman Architecture
Jeff Roberts Imaging
This is an example of a small rustic wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Portland Maine with wood risers and under stair storage.
Hinesburg Efficiency Home
Hinesburg Efficiency Home
Ryan Bent PhotographyRyan Bent Photography
Interior built by Sweeney Design Build. Custom built-ins staircase that leads to a lofted office area.
Photo of a small rustic wood straight metal railing staircase in Burlington with wood risers.
Rustic Cabin
Rustic Cabin
J Martin BuildersJ Martin Builders
Heidi A. Long
Design ideas for a small rustic staircase in Other.
Eco-Luxe Carpenter's Cabin
Eco-Luxe Carpenter's Cabin
Details Design and StagingDetails Design and Staging
Guests are amazed when they open the door to this small cabin. You would never guess the footprint is just 934sf yet on the main floor alone offers everything you see here, plus and owner's suite, a bath and laundry, and a bunk room.
Sunshine Passive House
Sunshine Passive House
Zola European WindowsZola European Windows
Small rustic wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Denver with open risers.
The Back Road
The Back Road
Talie Jane InteriorsTalie Jane Interiors
Jeff Dow Photography
This is an example of a small rustic wood straight metal railing staircase in Other with open risers.

Small Rustic Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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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