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London Loft Apartment
London Loft Apartment
SigmarSigmar
Petr Krejci
Photo of a traditional wood u-shaped staircase in London with wood risers.
Under Stair Storage
Under Stair Storage
Red House RemodelingRed House Remodeling
A family of four was ready to expand their usable living space by finishing their spacious basement to include a family room, kitchenette, full bath, guest room and plenty of storage. Prior to the remodel, the family chose to relocate utilities to what would be the storage area and upgrade utilities for energy efficiency.
Stairway with glass wall
Stairway with glass wall
Chloe WarnerChloe Warner
Staircase with glass wall photo by Matthew Millman
Photo of a traditional wood straight staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
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Victorian Splendor
Victorian Splendor
SV DesignSV Design
Originally designed by J. Merrill Brown in 1887, this Queen Anne style home sits proudly in Cambridge's Avon Hill Historic District. Past was blended with present in the restoration of this property to its original 19th century elegance. The design satisfied historical requirements with its attention to authentic detailsand materials; it also satisfied the wishes of the family who has been connected to the house through several generations. Photo Credit: Peter Vanderwarker
Eklektisch Treppenhaus
Eklektisch Treppenhaus
This is an example of a medium sized traditional painted wood u-shaped staircase in Hamburg with painted wood risers.
Brighton Residence
Brighton Residence
Chan Architecture Pty LtdChan Architecture Pty Ltd
Shannon McGrath
Inspiration for a modern wood staircase in Melbourne.
Stairs
Stairs
Habitat StudioHabitat Studio
©2012 Merle Prosofsky http://www.prosofsky.com/
Photo of a modern wood staircase in Edmonton.
Colorado Retreat
Colorado Retreat
HELMAN SECHRIST ArchitectureHELMAN SECHRIST Architecture
Hilliard Photographics
Inspiration for a small rustic carpeted curved staircase in Chicago with open risers.
Old Greenwich Beach Cottage
Old Greenwich Beach Cottage
MuseInteriorsMuseInteriors
A relaxed beach side cottage. Photos by Michael Partenio
Coastal u-shaped staircase in New York.
Minnesota Residence
Minnesota Residence
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | L. Cramer Builders + Remodelers, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography | Shannon Gale, Photo Styling Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Alternative Flooring - Quirky B Fair Isle Sutton Stair Carpet & Hall Runner
Alternative Flooring - Quirky B Fair Isle Sutton Stair Carpet & Hall Runner
Alternative FlooringAlternative Flooring
Quirky B Fair Isle Sutton carpet and runner designed by Margo Selby
Scandinavian staircase in Hampshire with a dado rail.
Riverside Residence
Riverside Residence
Moore Architects, PCMoore Architects, PC
The new house sits back from the suburban road, a pipe-stem lot hidden in the trees. The owner/building had requested a modern, clean statement of his residence. A single rectangular volume houses the main program: living, dining, kitchen to the north, garage, private bedrooms and baths to the south. Secondary building blocks attached to the west and east faces contain special places: entry, stair, music room and master bath. The double height living room with full height corner windows erodes the solidity of the house, opening it to the outside. The porch, beyond the living room, stretches the house into the landscape, the transition anchored with the double-fronted fireplace. The modern vocabulary of the house is a careful delineation of the parts - cantilevering roofs lift and extend beyond the planar stucco, siding and glazed wall surfaces. Where the house meets ground, crushed stone along the perimeter base mimics the roof lines above, the sharply defined edges of lawn held away from the foundation. The open steel stair stands separate from adjacent walls. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets are objects in space - visually (and where possible, physically) disengaged from ceiling, wall and floor. It's the movement through the volumes of space, along surfaces, and out into the landscape, that unifies the house.
NW HOMES
NW HOMES
UserUser
Design ideas for a modern wood wire cable railing staircase in Portland with wood risers.
Landing
Landing
Peter Rose Architecture + Interiors Inc.Peter Rose Architecture + Interiors Inc.
Photo of a contemporary staircase in Vancouver.
Redesign Ferienwohnung im Westerhüs - Sylt
Redesign Ferienwohnung im Westerhüs - Sylt
Home Staging SyltHome Staging Sylt
Lars Neugebauer - Immofoto-Sylt.de
Small classic carpeted curved staircase in Other with wood risers.
Kearney Hill - Waterfront Shingle Style
Kearney Hill - Waterfront Shingle Style
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Shingle-style details and handsome stone accents give this contemporary home the look of days gone by while maintaining all of the convenience of today. Equally at home as a main residence or second home, it features graceful pillars at the entrance that lead into a roomy foyer, kitchen and large living room with a long bank of windows designed to capture a view. Not far away is a private retreat/master bedroom suite and cozy study perfect for reading or relaxing. Family-focused spaces are upstairs, including four additional bedrooms. A large screen porch and expansive outdoor deck allow outdoor entertaining.
Eingangshalle
Eingangshalle
Thomas Dietrich Architektur & InnenarchitekturThomas Dietrich Architektur & Innenarchitektur
Large contemporary carpeted curved staircase in Hamburg with carpeted risers.
Lakeside Luxe
Lakeside Luxe
Inspired InteriorsInspired Interiors
Amoura Productions
Inspiration for a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Omaha with wood risers.
Cambridge, MA Small House Transformation
Cambridge, MA Small House Transformation
Morse ConstructionsMorse Constructions
Eric Roth Photography
Photo of a bohemian wood staircase in Boston.

Staircase 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.
Landhaus mit Anbau
Landhaus mit Anbau
Baustudio RostockBaustudio Rostock
Inspiration for a small contemporary carpeted straight staircase in Other with carpeted risers.
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