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Small World-Inspired Staircase Ideas and Designs

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壬生中川の家リノベーション
壬生中川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)
This is an example of a small world-inspired wood straight metal railing staircase in Kyoto with wood risers and wood walls.
Bamboo Tiny House - Tansu Stairs
Bamboo Tiny House - Tansu Stairs
Tiny DigsTiny Digs
A simple shed roof design allows for an open-feeling living area, featuring Tansu stairs that lead to the sleeping loft. This statement piece of cabinetry become stairway is adorned with Asian brass hardware and grass cloth.
水戸市　N-HOUSE
水戸市　N-HOUSE
アーキ・アライブ一級建築士事務所アーキ・アライブ一級建築士事務所
Design ideas for a small world-inspired wood straight wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers and under stair storage.
清水が丘の家　リノベーション
清水が丘の家　リノベーション
アトリエムスタ設計室アトリエムスタ設計室
This is an example of a small world-inspired wood curved staircase in Tokyo Suburbs with wood risers.
YB Bungalow Renovation
YB Bungalow Renovation
Blackburne JacksonBlackburne Jackson
Alterations and additions to a very modest beach side bungalow in order to create a modest family home that provides connected flexible spaces that merge internal living zones to the landscape beyond. image by Studio Next
Essence of Japan, Ealing, London
Essence of Japan, Ealing, London
Yoko Kloeden DesignYoko Kloeden Design
Photo of a small world-inspired wood u-shaped staircase in London with wood risers.
長野県茅野市（八ヶ岳を望む家）
長野県茅野市（八ヶ岳を望む家）
藤松建築設計室藤松建築設計室
藤松建築設計室
Photo of a small world-inspired wood l-shaped staircase in Other with wood risers.
京の町屋回収
京の町屋回収
一級建築士事務所こより一級建築士事務所こより
写真：吉田祥平
Small world-inspired wood staircase in Kyoto with open risers.
Éclectique Escalier
Éclectique Escalier
Small world-inspired wood straight staircase in Other with open risers.
トオリニワの家
トオリニワの家
株式会社REGARD（リガード）株式会社REGARD（リガード）
玄関を開けるとお出迎えするのは 家の中を立体的に貫通する〈トオリニワ〉 アイアンの階段と木のぬくもりが調和して 穏やかで心地のいい空間を生み出しています。
Photo of a small world-inspired metal u-shaped metal railing staircase in Tokyo Suburbs with open risers and wood walls.
Kahala Oasis Beach House
Kahala Oasis Beach House
Mali Bella Company, LLCMali Bella Company, LLC
Sejal Megill
Inspiration for a small world-inspired staircase in Hawaii.
Treehouse Masters Project
Treehouse Masters Project
Kauai Eco Builders LLCKauai Eco Builders LLC
Design ideas for a small world-inspired wood straight wood railing staircase in Hawaii with open risers.
New Fairfield Lake House
New Fairfield Lake House
Blansfield Builders, Inc.Blansfield Builders, Inc.
Jim Furman
Photo of a small world-inspired staircase in New York.
Double helix stair
Double helix stair
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
A mirror reflects a view of the helix stair. A concrete floor with radiant heating is finished in natural tones acid wash. Laser cut leaves from slate, embedded in the floor, seem 'blown in' through the front door. A raised platform behind shoji screens offer japanese style seating at a 'sunken' table.
海風の家
海風の家
Pleasant DesignPleasant Design
Small world-inspired wood spiral metal railing staircase in Other.
Zen garden under stairs
Zen garden under stairs
The Japanese GardenThe Japanese Garden
An example of a Japanese garden has lot options. This space only measure 8ft x 4ft (3 square meters) As you can see in the photos, we incorporated a tsukubai (Japanese source) and a karesansui (sand garden) This work was carried in only 3 days !!!
Double helix spiral stair
Double helix spiral stair
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
Looking down through a helical spiral stair from the second floor. A concrete floor with radiant heating is finished in natural tones acid wash. Laser cut leaves from slate, embedded in the floor, seem 'blown in' through the front door. A raised platform behind shoji screens offer japanese style seating at a 'sunken' table.
RockHouse
RockHouse
[STRANG] Architecture[STRANG] Architecture
Photography © Claudio Manzoni
Small world-inspired wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Miami with wood risers.
a+n 自然素材の家
a+n 自然素材の家
株式会社 N-Basic株式会社 N-Basic
㈱N-Basic
Inspiration for a small world-inspired carpeted l-shaped staircase in Kobe with carpeted risers.
Tamarama - Full renovation
Tamarama - Full renovation
Aranac (Contracting) Pty LtdAranac (Contracting) Pty Ltd
Photo of a small world-inspired wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Sydney with open risers and tongue and groove walls.

Small World-Inspired Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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