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Staircase Spindle Ideas and Designs

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Loft conversion and refurbishment London
Loft conversion and refurbishment London
Creative Space Design and Build LtdCreative Space Design and Build Ltd
M O Shea photography
Classic painted wood straight wood railing staircase spindle in London with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Pelham Shingle Style for a Modern Family
Pelham Shingle Style for a Modern Family
Fivecat Studio | ArchitectureFivecat Studio | Architecture
Photos by Scott LePage Photography
Design ideas for a victorian staircase spindle in New York.
Staircase
Staircase
Best & CompanyBest & Company
Inspiration for a contemporary wood staircase spindle in New York with under stair storage.
Sims Hilditch, New Forest Manor
Sims Hilditch, New Forest Manor
Sims HilditchSims Hilditch
Photo of a traditional u-shaped wood railing staircase spindle in Gloucestershire.
Inside Metal Handrail in Maryville Tennessee
Inside Metal Handrail in Maryville Tennessee
Miller Welding & Fabrication Inc.Miller Welding & Fabrication Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional wood straight metal railing staircase spindle in Nashville with wood risers.
20 - Traditional Acadian Southern Stairs
20 - Traditional Acadian Southern Stairs
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
This is an example of an expansive classic l-shaped wood railing staircase spindle in Houston with wood risers.
Brownswood Road - Beaconsfield
Brownswood Road - Beaconsfield
Flair StairsFlair Stairs
Design ideas for a medium sized modern wood straight mixed railing staircase spindle in Buckinghamshire with wood risers.
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Columbia 5, Maryland
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Columbia 5, Maryland
BasementRemodeling.comBasementRemodeling.com
Classic staircase with traditional railing and spindles. Also, there is a soft beige carpet color on the steps.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional carpeted straight wood railing staircase spindle in DC Metro with carpeted risers.
Edina 3
Edina 3
ElevationElevation
photography by Steve Henke
Contemporary staircase spindle in Minneapolis.
Godalming
Godalming
Studio DC10Studio DC10
This is an example of a victorian wood wood railing staircase spindle in London with wood risers.
Horn New Home (Tear Down and Re-Build)
Horn New Home (Tear Down and Re-Build)
College City Design BuildCollege City Design Build
Contemporary wood staircase spindle in Minneapolis.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T staircase
R-E-S-P-E-C-T staircase
Mark Brand ArchitectureMark Brand Architecture
Major Renovation and Addition to a Victorian House in San Francisco, California’s Noe Valley Neighborhood “Respectful but not reverential” was the phrase which guided our work in restoring and remodeling this Noe Valley Victorian residence. Once a single-family residence, the home had been clumsily divided into two flats in an earlier remodel. The owners wished to re-combine the two upper floors to create a single-family residence and create a small au pair unit at the rear of the ground floor, behind the garage. This work resulted in doubling the size of the house and completely gutting and reconfiguring the interior. Period hardware and light fixtures combine with custom casings and moldings to respect the existing architecture. Skylights and limestone counters introduce contemporary touches. Complete restoration of the façade included new custom windows with colored glass and new entry stairs.
Woodford Square
Woodford Square
Juliet Murphy PhotographyJuliet Murphy Photography
Medium sized traditional wood curved metal railing staircase spindle in London with brick walls.
Bolingbroke Grove
Bolingbroke Grove
Nikki Hinton PhotographyNikki Hinton Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic straight metal railing staircase spindle in London with tiled risers and wood walls.
Hillcrest Residence
Hillcrest Residence
Lovejoy InteriorsLovejoy Interiors
Photo of a classic carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase spindle in Boston with carpeted risers.
Pepperwood
Pepperwood
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Randall Perry
Photo of a traditional staircase spindle in Boston.
Ellis
Ellis
ChaletChalet
Inspiration for a traditional staircase spindle in Denver.
West End
West End
Cathers Home Furniture + Interior DesignCathers Home Furniture + Interior Design
The custom chaise and ottoman set off this stunning stairway AMG Markeing
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary wood spiral wood railing staircase spindle in Denver with wood risers.
Bethnal Green House
Bethnal Green House
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Small contemporary painted wood u-shaped wood railing staircase spindle in London with painted wood risers.
Woodford Square
Woodford Square
Juliet Murphy PhotographyJuliet Murphy Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional wood straight metal railing staircase spindle in London with brick walls.

Staircase Spindle 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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