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Small Shabby-Chic Style Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Inspiration for a small shabby-chic style concrete curved staircase in Cornwall with concrete risers.
Minnet
Minnet
Shane RenovationsShane Renovations
We added custom storage and a desk area under these stairs to optimize usable space for our client.
Photo of a small romantic wood straight wood railing staircase in Toronto with wood risers.
Country house
Country house
Juliette ByrneJuliette Byrne
This is an example of a small romantic staircase in London with under stair storage.
Falstaff Home Remodel
Falstaff Home Remodel
Advanced Alterations & InstallationAdvanced Alterations & Installation
Re captured space for a cute dog pen. All custom made by AAI. Brick was also added.
Small shabby-chic style staircase in Portland.
Fotografo Immobiliare • Casa Maggio
Fotografo Immobiliare • Casa Maggio
Ulisse AlbiatiUlisse Albiati
Committente: Arch. Alfredo Merolli RE/MAX Professional Firenze. Ripresa fotografica: impiego obiettivo 24mm su pieno formato; macchina su treppiedi con allineamento ortogonale dell'inquadratura; impiego luce naturale esistente con l'ausilio di luci flash e luci continue 5500°K. Post-produzione: aggiustamenti base immagine; fusione manuale di livelli con differente esposizione per produrre un'immagine ad alto intervallo dinamico ma realistica; rimozione elementi di disturbo. Obiettivo commerciale: realizzazione fotografie di complemento ad annunci su siti web agenzia immobiliare; pubblicità su social network; pubblicità a stampa (principalmente volantini e pieghevoli).
Handprinted Chinoiserie wallpaper in interior design
Handprinted Chinoiserie wallpaper in interior design
NSR HANDCRAFTSNSR HANDCRAFTS
Design ideas for a small shabby-chic style wood spiral staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Single Family Residence
Single Family Residence
UserUser
Photo of a small romantic wood straight staircase in Other with wood risers.
Mirror Mirror
Mirror Mirror
Ocean BottegaOcean Bottega
This lacklustre and uninspiring stairwell went from 0 to 60 with a fun collection of interesting mirrors. Now it bounces around the afternoon sun and evening light.
Upper Camelford
Upper Camelford
Noku StudioNoku Studio
This old staircase has been refurbished and the combination of the white spindles with the natural wood handrail gives it a new modern touch.
Inspiration for a small shabby-chic style wood curved wood railing staircase in London with wallpapered walls.
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.
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.
吹田の家リノベーション
吹田の家リノベーション
ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)
Inspiration for a small shabby-chic style wood straight wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
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.
Transformation de combles en chambre d'amis
Transformation de combles en chambre d'amis
Ronan Cooreman Architecte d'intérieurRonan Cooreman Architecte d'intérieur
Détail de la menuiserie sur mesure. Découpe de la porte selon les briques apparentes.
Inspiration for a small romantic staircase in Lille with wood walls.
雑貨の似合う真っ白なお家
雑貨の似合う真っ白なお家
ノエルハウスノエルハウス
Small vintage straight metal railing staircase in Other.
New Edwardian house.
New Edwardian house.
The Stone Masonry Company LimitedThe Stone Masonry Company Limited
Photo of a small vintage staircase in London.
マンションアンティークリノベーション　Ａ様邸
マンションアンティークリノベーション　Ａ様邸
株式会社 うーの家株式会社 うーの家
アンティークリノベ
Inspiration for a small romantic wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Fukuoka.
リノベの家　下広岡
リノベの家　下広岡
株式会社リノベ株式会社リノベ
Photo of a small vintage wood straight staircase in Other with wood risers.
御殿山の住宅
御殿山の住宅
バノラボ 一級建築士事務所バノラボ 一級建築士事務所
Inspiration for a small romantic wood wood railing staircase in Tokyo Suburbs.
遊び心いっぱいのラワン合板の家
遊び心いっぱいのラワン合板の家
株式会社セレクトホーム株式会社セレクトホーム
手摺は黒のスチール。昭和レトロ感とのアンバランス感が斬新です。
Design ideas for a small romantic wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with wood risers and wood walls.

Small 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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