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Chic and Classic
Chic and Classic
Lacy GreenLacy Green
Coastal carpeted wood railing staircase in Denver with carpeted risers.
Stonington Cliffs
Stonington Cliffs
Peter Cadoux Architects, P.C.Peter Cadoux Architects, P.C.
This is an example of a coastal wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Family Home with Outside Oasis
Family Home with Outside Oasis
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Chicago.
a house in a garden
a house in a garden
Brennan + Company ArchitectsBrennan + Company Architects
Design ideas for a large traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in DC Metro.
Tahoe Marvel
Tahoe Marvel
Kelly Hohla InteriorsKelly Hohla Interiors
Matthew Millman
This is an example of a contemporary wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Burton Trail
Burton Trail
Paskevich & AssociatesPaskevich & Associates
Scott Pease Photography
Inspiration for a classic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Cleveland with wood risers.
Water's Edge
Water's Edge
Timothy M. Giguere, AIA - TMS ArchitectsTimothy M. Giguere, AIA - TMS Architects
Architectrure by TMS Architects Rob Karosis Photography
Design ideas for a coastal wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
York Avenue- Stairwell
York Avenue- Stairwell
Heather Peterson DesignHeather Peterson Design
photos @spacecrafting
This is an example of a traditional carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Minneapolis with carpeted risers and feature lighting.
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
ACANTHUS Architecture & Design, San Francisco, CAACANTHUS Architecture & Design, San Francisco, CA
Photo of a traditional wood wood railing staircase in San Francisco with painted wood risers.
Denver Custom Home - Brick, Classic
Denver Custom Home - Brick, Classic
AJ Kirkegaard ContractorsAJ Kirkegaard Contractors
Inspiration for a classic carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Denver with carpeted risers.
Whitcomb Place
Whitcomb Place
McNeill Baker Design AssociatesMcNeill Baker Design Associates
The Staircase is gracious and wide, the foyer wainscoting is carried up and down through-out all four levels of the home. The art lights above the artwork help light the way and showcase the owners collection of art..
Green Hills Cottage
Green Hills Cottage
Fry Classic Construction, llcFry Classic Construction, llc
Design ideas for an eclectic wood wood railing staircase in Nashville with painted wood risers.
Hedgefield
Hedgefield
Leandra Fremont-Smith InteriorsLeandra Fremont-Smith Interiors
Photo of a nautical carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Portland Maine with carpeted risers.
Reserve at Holmdel
Reserve at Holmdel
Toll Brothers, Inc.Toll Brothers, Inc.
Traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Newark with painted wood risers.
Newtown Residence
Newtown Residence
RUSH DesignRUSH Design
Ryan Linnegar photography
Scandi wood wood railing staircase in Sydney with wood risers.
Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
Caco Photography
Inspiration for a large beach style wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Brisbane with painted wood risers.
Delaware
Delaware
Lisa Lev DesignLisa Lev Design
Photos by Valerie Wilcox
Medium sized scandinavian carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Toronto with carpeted risers.
Lavender Cottage - Entrance Hall
Lavender Cottage - Entrance Hall
Oliver Grahame PhotographyOliver Grahame Photography
Photo of a medium sized country carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Gloucestershire with carpeted risers.
Historical Fremont Remodel
Historical Fremont Remodel
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Design ideas for a large traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Minneapolis with painted wood risers.

Wood Railing 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.
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