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H-Smith II
H-Smith II
SuprematiSupremati
Photo of a contemporary curved wood railing staircase in London with limestone treads and limestone risers.
Loft Conversion and House Renovation
Loft Conversion and House Renovation
ALT CONSTRUCTIONALT CONSTRUCTION
Medium sized contemporary wood wood railing staircase spindle in London with wood risers.
Park Slope Townhouse Renovation
Park Slope Townhouse Renovation
Studio Geiger ArchitectureStudio Geiger Architecture
Allyson Lubow
Photo of a large traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Chestnut Hill Residence & Studio Office
Chestnut Hill Residence & Studio Office
MANDARINA STUDIO interior designMANDARINA STUDIO interior design
Ben Gebo
Photo of a medium sized classic wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
Private Residence, Newtown Square, PA
Private Residence, Newtown Square, PA
McIntyre Capron & AssociatesMcIntyre Capron & Associates
Photos from a custom-designed home in Newtown Square, PA from McIntyre Capron & Associates, Architects. Photo Credits: Jay Greene
Photo of a classic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Philadelphia with painted wood risers.
Reuilly
Reuilly
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Photo : BCDF Studio
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian wood curved wood railing staircase in Paris with wood risers, wallpapered walls and under stair storage.
87_Welcoming and Functional Contemporary U-shaped Staircase, Arlington, VA 22207
87_Welcoming and Functional Contemporary U-shaped Staircase, Arlington, VA 22207
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
Properly spaced round-metal balusters and simple/elegant white square newels make a dramatic impact in this four-level home. Stain selected for oak treads and handrails match perfectly the gorgeous hardwood floors and complement the white wainscoting throughout the house. CSC 1976-2021 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
TGA HOME
TGA HOME
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
Scala di accesso al soppalco con gradini sfalsati in legno. La scala contiene contenitori e armadio vestiti. La parte bassa funziona come panca.
Photo of a small contemporary wood straight wood railing staircase in Milan with painted wood risers.
Stair Runners
Stair Runners
Hemphill's Rugs & CarpetsHemphill's Rugs & Carpets
We took this hand loomed flat weave wool carpet and fabricated into a stair runner with a wide navy blue cotton border.
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical painted wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Orange County with painted wood risers.
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photography by Picture Perfect House
Expansive classic wood straight wood railing staircase in Chicago with open risers.
Transitional Rustic
Transitional Rustic
Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLCRayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC
Amazing what a little paint can do! By painting the handrail black and balusters white this staircase is transformed.
Medium sized traditional carpeted curved wood railing staircase in Seattle with carpeted risers and wainscoting.
Seaton Village I
Seaton Village I
Picnic Design Inc.Picnic Design Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood floating wood railing staircase in Toronto with wood risers.
Mashpee Shingle Style
Mashpee Shingle Style
ArchiPlicity, LLCArchiPlicity, LLC
Katherine Jackson Architectural Photography
This is an example of a large traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
Keira House
Keira House
Light House Architecture & ScienceLight House Architecture & Science
Ben Wrigley
Medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Canberra - Queanbeyan with wood risers.
Coronado New Home Construction
Coronado New Home Construction
Construction WondersConstruction Wonders
Inspiration for a medium sized classic wood curved wood railing staircase in San Diego with painted wood risers.
Classical Wilmington Residence
Classical Wilmington Residence
BernardonBernardon
Don Pearse Photographers
This is an example of a large traditional painted wood straight wood railing staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Harbour Residence
Harbour Residence
ReNewal Home DecorReNewal Home Decor
Erek Helseth - ReNewal Home Decor
Inspiration for a large classic carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Sacramento with carpeted risers.
Grandview Laneway Residence - Staircase
Grandview Laneway Residence - Staircase
Novell Design Build & Novella OutdoorsNovell Design Build & Novella Outdoors
We flipped this home upside down and gave our clients an upstairs area for cooking, relaxing and entertaining. It provides a big open space (yes, even for a laneway) with spectacular views to the East and South. The upstairs lounge and kitchen area are great for gathering with family. In exchange, the private bedroom, bathroom and storage areas offer a restful area. We made sure to install radiant floor heating to keep this space cozy!
La Loggia
La Loggia
Ectypos ArchitectureEctypos Architecture
Kirk Gittings
Inspiration for a medium sized wood straight wood railing staircase in Albuquerque with wood risers.
New House - Fairfield, CT
New House - Fairfield, CT
Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsPeter Zimmerman Architects
Tom Crane - Tom Crane photography
Large classic wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers.

Premium 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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