Staircase Ideas and Designs
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 273,245 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including TD Joinery Ltd and Thinking Buildings. 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.
This is an example of an eclectic painted wood l-shaped staircase in London with painted wood risers.
Dark stained handrail nice. Dark wall up stairs nice. Definitely not yellow stairs! - serenabroad
Contemporary wood curved glass railing staircase in London with wood risers.
Loft extension wall - rehana_hasan
Design ideas for a large classic wood straight wood railing staircase in Surrey with wood risers.
Bookshelf built into wall, wood cladding - josh_freeman89
Oak Staircase
Design ideas for a contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Wiltshire with wood risers.
'Grey Teal' 226, 'Shallows' 223 & 'Marigold' 209
Contemporary staircase in Other.
HALLWAY PAINT COLOUR Still not convinced? This is the perfect entry-level dark hallway – in fact, it’s not really dark at all. Dip your toe into the look with a mid-grey stair wall complete with a zingy border. Here, it’s a deep yellow band, but pink or blue would work just as well. The white panelling in the hallway further lightens the whole effect. This is a great example of taking an idea and adapting it to suit – the little tweaks make it swoony, not gloomy. - kim_duke01
Main staircase:
Back in 1970’s, the house was divided into flats, the original staircase removed and a kitchen was installed in this space instead. When we deal with period properties, it is very important to be true to the building therefore, we brought back the original layout of the house and (with some research into Victorian floor plans) we designed and built the staircase the way it would have been made 136 years ago. We installed a dado rail to match the period with Oak flooring to bring back the old charm.
Is there anywhere I can have under stair storage? - slwrighty
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Photo of a classic wood curved wood railing staircase in Other.
Alternative to half landing - duggiedog
This tall, thin Pimlico townhouse was split across five stories with a dingy neglected courtyard garden to the rear. Our clients hired us to design a whole-house renovation and kitchen extension.
Neighbouring houses had been denied planning permission for similar works, so we had our work cut out to ensure that our kitchen extension design would get planning consent. To start with, we conducted an extensive daylight analysis to prove that the new addition to the property would have no adverse effect on neighbours. We also drew up a 3D computer model to demonstrate that the frameless glass extension wouldn’t overpower the original building.
To increase the sense of unity throughout the house, a key feature of our design was to incorporate integral rooflights across three of the stories, so that from the second floor terrace it was possible to look all the way down into the kitchen through aligning rooflights. This also ensured that the basement kitchen wouldn’t feel cramped or closed in by introducing more natural light.
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nardehasham khobe - arch_aliameri
Conversion and renovation of a Grade II listed barn into a bright contemporary home
Photo of a medium sized rural wood straight metal railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Open staircase can be seen through creating illusion of integration. Ie doesnt zone the the space automatically - richard_conyers
Inspiration for a contemporary staircase in London.
this is the one although similar to us!! - amer_sanober
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Inspiration for a rustic wood l-shaped staircase in London with open risers.
this would take up the least space - andrew_maylia
Alex Maguire
Contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in London with wood risers.
herringbone floor
floating (suspended above) black trim stair with glass balustrade - rikitapatel
Bespoke staircase in engineered wood and metal
Staircase in London.
This ground floor rear and side extension was undertaken to create an open plan living space, that would draw natural light deeper into the property. The contemporary style, with expansive glass/aluminium bi-fold doors creates a very light, bright and function kitchen.
I’m going to do this to the stairs - webuser_737736468
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Photo of a contemporary straight staircase in London.
I love the idea of shoes in the stairs - webuser_823763763
Photo of a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in London with wood risers.
Cute stairs case/ study room combo, light wood with black has clean modern take. - lily_bradshaw