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T Road
T Road
MH Costa Construction Ltd
Large contemporary wood straight wood railing staircase in London with open risers.
Swindon - New Build
Swindon - New Build
Thinking Buildings
Oak Staircase
Design ideas for a contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Wiltshire with wood risers.
Project 1384 - Residential Contemporary New Build
Project 1384 - Residential Contemporary New Build
Heritage Architecture
Seymour's of Horsell
Design ideas for a scandinavian wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Surrey with open risers.
SE1 - Bermondsey Loft
SE1 - Bermondsey Loft
Simon Whitehead Architects
Photo of a large urban tiled straight metal railing staircase in London with tiled risers.
East London Victorian Terrace
East London Victorian Terrace
FIONA DUKE INTERIORS
Inspiration for a traditional staircase in London.
Grade II Listed Loft in Shoreditch
Grade II Listed Loft in Shoreditch
Round Robin Studio
Design ideas for a contemporary staircase in London.
Battersea Family Home
Battersea Family Home
Imperfect Interiors
This lovely Victorian house in Battersea was tired and dated before we opened it up and reconfigured the layout. We added a full width extension with Crittal doors to create an open plan kitchen/diner/play area for the family, and added a handsome deVOL shaker kitchen.
Blackheath House Refurbishment
Blackheath House Refurbishment
Mark Pinney Associates
Design ideas for a contemporary wood floating staircase in London with wood risers.
Shoreditch Development
Shoreditch Development
Studioloop Ltd.
Inspiration for a contemporary staircase in London.
Lake Geneva Villa
Lake Geneva Villa
Oakley Moore Interior Design
Bohemian staircase in London.
Greenwich South Street, Greenwich
Greenwich South Street, Greenwich
STAC Architecture
Family Area with fire rated steel and glass enclosure to staircase
This is an example of a contemporary staircase in London.
Bespoke Staircase Design
Bespoke Staircase Design
Lowe’s Carpentry
This is an example of a scandi wood straight wire cable railing staircase in Sussex with wood risers.
Calais Street Staircase
Calais Street Staircase
David Money Architects
Taran Wilkhu
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood straight wood railing staircase in London with wood risers.
Wandsworth New Build
Wandsworth New Build
Bluebird Building Solutions
Design ideas for a contemporary staircase in London.
Notting Hill Extension and Full Renovation
Notting Hill Extension and Full Renovation
Aflux Designs
This is an example of a classic staircase in London.
Hackney House
Hackney House
APE Architecture and Design Ltd.
Peter Landers
Inspiration for a small contemporary staircase in London.
Brixton
Brixton
Angel O'Donnell
Bespoke plywood stairs and storage lead up to a sleeping platform in the eaves. Dark framed artwork pops against neutral brilliant white walls. Rope handrail adds additional texture and interest.
Stunning Family Home Renovation
Stunning Family Home Renovation
Hannah Barnes Designs
Design ideas for a traditional carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Manchester with carpeted risers.
Manor Avenue
Manor Avenue
OEB Architects
The new bespoke stair with steel plate balustrade and oak treads
Inspiration for a contemporary wood metal railing staircase in London with open risers.
Highgate House - hallway
Highgate House - hallway
A New Day - Interior Design Studio
Staircase painted in a deep charcoal blue, paired with an oatmeal coloured carpet and blue tiled entranceway.
Medium sized classic staircase in London.
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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.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a staircase renovation or are building a designer staircase from scratch, Houzz has 333,873 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including OEB Architects and Studioloop Ltd.. Look through staircase photos in different colours and styles and when you find a staircase design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful staircase ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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