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Small Staircase with Open Risers Ideas and Designs

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Fitzroy North House
Fitzroy North House
MMAD ArchitectureMMAD Architecture
Stair landing with hidden laundry behind large sliding panel doors. Open tread stairs are contrasted with black steel and glass handrails. White walls and joinery allow exposed brick walls to highlight and apply texture whilst timber floors soften the space Image by: Jack Lovel Photography
Einfamilienhaus in Bornheim
Einfamilienhaus in Bornheim
Pannhausen ArchitekturPannhausen Architektur
Kern-Fotgrafie.de
Small contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in Cologne with open risers.
Metropolitan Home Office Spiral Staircase
Metropolitan Home Office Spiral Staircase
Paragon StairsParagon Stairs
The homeowner chose an all steel spiral staircase to access his mezzanine office. It pops against the exposed brick wall.
Small modern metal spiral staircase in Birmingham with open risers.
Scala - vista dall'alto
Scala - vista dall'alto
Dr-Z ArchitectsDr-Z Architects
Lo spazio estremamente angusto è diventato un'opportunità per installare un'innovativa scala a chiocciola il cui asse centrale sghembo consente di utilizzare pochissimi metri quadrati e, allo stesso tempo, avere spazio a sufficienza per l'appoggio del piede.
Aqua Perma Solar Firma
Aqua Perma Solar Firma
CplusC Architects + BuildersCplusC Architects + Builders
Murray Fredericks
Design ideas for a small modern wood spiral wood railing staircase in Sydney with open risers and feature lighting.
Custom Woodwork
Custom Woodwork
Birdie Miller DesignsBirdie Miller Designs
http://www.levimillerphotography.com/
Design ideas for a small wood spiral staircase in New York with open risers.
Diamond Project
Diamond Project
Terry and Terry ArchitectureTerry and Terry Architecture
Main staircase near entry Joe Fletcher
Design ideas for a small modern wood floating staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Loft AS Milano
Loft AS Milano
FEDERICO DELROSSO ARCHITECTSFEDERICO DELROSSO ARCHITECTS
Small contemporary glass l-shaped staircase in Milan with open risers.
Clerkenwell Flat
Clerkenwell Flat
Chris SnookChris Snook
Image: Chris Snook © 2014 Houzz
Photo of a small contemporary wood curved staircase in London with open risers.
Stockholm Spiral Staircase
Stockholm Spiral Staircase
Dolle USADolle USA
Stockholm spiral staircase is a great space saving option to traditional staircase. Powder coated white, steel tread staircase. Easy to install for the DIY and professional. Dolle USA or the Staircase and Railing Store.
All Glass Wine Cellar
All Glass Wine Cellar
Blue Grouse Wine CellarsBlue Grouse Wine Cellars
The all-glass wine cellar is the focal point of this great room in a beautiful, high-end West Vancouver home. Learn more about this project at http://bluegrousewinecellars.com/West-Vancouver-Custom-Wine-Cellars-Contemporary-Project.html Photo Credit: Kent Kallberg 1621 Welch St North Vancouver, BC V7P 2Y2‎ (604) 929-3180 - bluegrousewinecellars.com
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Hollywood Hills Residence
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Hollywood Hills Residence
Griffin Enright ArchitectsGriffin Enright Architects
The wood stair appears to be emerging from the library shelving.
Inspiration for a small modern wood floating staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
Lake Calhoun Organic Modern
Lake Calhoun Organic Modern
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photography: Landmark Photography
This is an example of a small modern wood floating staircase in Minneapolis with open risers.
Scala
Scala
Dr-Z ArchitectsDr-Z Architects
Lo spazio estremamente angusto è diventato un'opportunità per installare un'innovativa scala a chiocciola il cui asse centrale sghembo consente di utilizzare pochissimi metri quadrati e, allo stesso tempo, avere spazio a sufficienza per l'appoggio del piede.
Freeport Tiny House
Freeport Tiny House
Marvin Design Gallery by Eldredge LumberMarvin Design Gallery by Eldredge Lumber
Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors open this tiny house up to a larger-than-life ocean view.
This is an example of a small rural wood straight wood railing staircase in Portland Maine with open risers.
猫と暮らす家
猫と暮らす家
一級建築士事務所Bois設計室一級建築士事務所Bois設計室
階段下にTV置き場と猫のトイレも設置。
Small traditional wood floating wood railing staircase in Tokyo with open risers and under stair storage.
Here’s a maple space-saving Stair we shipped to Punta Gorda, Florida yesterday
Here’s a maple space-saving Stair we shipped to Punta Gorda, Florida yesterday
Top Tread StairwaysTop Tread Stairways
Space-saving staircase terminology I normally call these Alternating-tread stairs, but there are other common terms: • Space-saving Stair • Alternating stair • Thomas Jefferson Stair • Jeffersonian staircase • Ergonomic stair with staggered treads • Zig-zag-style • Boat Paddle-shaped treads • Ship’s Ladder • Alternating-tread devises • Tiny-house stairs • Crows foot stairs Space-saving Stairs have been used widely in Europe for many years and now have become quite popular in the US with the rise of the Tiny House movement. A further boost has been given to the Space-saving staircase with several of the major building codes in the US allowing them. Dreaming of a custom stair? Let the headache to us. We'd love to build one for you. Give us a call or text at 520-895-2060
Fenway Condominium - Ladder
Fenway Condominium - Ladder
Haycon Inc.Haycon Inc.
This condominium in Boston’s famous Fenway neighborhood required a full renovation of the kitchen and bathroom. Working with the designer to maximize space was focus of this project. Exchanging the spiral staircase for a custom ladder to the roof was just one of the space saving features in this design. Custom millwork and high end finishes help make this modest space seem spacious and airy.
Stone Country Estate
Stone Country Estate
Island ArchitectsIsland Architects
Panelled Mahogany Library, Office and Spiral Stair
Design ideas for a small traditional wood spiral staircase in New York with open risers.
sha-la
sha-la
e do design 一級建築士事務所e do design 一級建築士事務所
Masao Nishikawa
Inspiration for a small modern metal spiral staircase in Other with open risers.

Small Staircase with Open Risers Ideas and Designs

A beautiful 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 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 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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