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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 284,778 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Webb Yates Engineers and Rashid Ali Architects. 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.
Timothy Soar
Medium sized bohemian straight metal railing staircase in London with limestone treads and limestone risers.
Can you have a handrail only but nothing below - webuser_362606281
Marcin Noga
Eclectic staircase in London.
Photo gallery - webuser_363769170
Design ideas for a contemporary staircase in London.
Étagères - Shelves - webuser_484237714
adamcarterphoto
Inspiration for a contemporary wood floating wire cable railing staircase in Wiltshire with open risers.
For the first to second floor, we'd love to have something like this, but not sure how that would work! - wwwonnacott
Design ideas for a classic curved metal railing staircase in West Midlands.
Country home with wooden curved staircase. - webuser_510018699
Ed Reeve
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood straight wire cable railing staircase in London.
the staircase disappears - lesleysdavies
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This is an example of a contemporary spiral metal railing staircase in London.
lampadario - pandaeffervescente
Design ideas for a contemporary staircase in London.
Adam Scott Photography
Medium sized scandinavian straight wood railing staircase in London.
the unusual angles and it's so different. - joaken
©Anna Stathaki
Photo of a contemporary straight staircase in London.
I love the idea of shoes in the stairs - webuser_823763763
This is an example of a traditional staircase in Surrey.
Nice. The door of any under star storage could be the same colour as the kitchen doors - snspalmer
Simon Maxwell Photography
Design ideas for a classic curved staircase in London.
Love the curved staircase and bannister - annabelk2
View out from stairwell through full height glazed link and integrated roof glazing. Facade incorporates pitched roof of adjacent building.
©Alan Hone Associates
GLASS CONNECTION IDEA 3 - webuser_306046931
Lyndon Douglas
Design ideas for a contemporary painted wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in London with painted wood risers.
stairway only - sreynolds3128
Inspiration for a scandinavian wood metal railing staircase in London.
Design ideas for a contemporary wood straight staircase in London.
understairs storage & glass bannister - lara_stenton61
Inspiration for a classic staircase in London.
Ideas for under stairs storage cabinets - maha_lama
Photography by Siobhan Doran http://www.siobhandoran.com
Photo of a contemporary staircase in Sussex.
This is our all time favourite staircase, but with pull-outs instead of just cupboards under the stairs - wwwonnacott