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Staircase with Brick Walls and Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Ranch Reno
Contemporary Ranch Reno
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This family of 5 was quickly out-growing their 1,220sf ranch home on a beautiful corner lot. Rather than adding a 2nd floor, the decision was made to extend the existing ranch plan into the back yard, adding a new 2-car garage below the new space - for a new total of 2,520sf. With a previous addition of a 1-car garage and a small kitchen removed, a large addition was added for Master Bedroom Suite, a 4th bedroom, hall bath, and a completely remodeled living, dining and new Kitchen, open to large new Family Room. The new lower level includes the new Garage and Mudroom. The existing fireplace and chimney remain - with beautifully exposed brick. The homeowners love contemporary design, and finished the home with a gorgeous mix of color, pattern and materials. The project was completed in 2011. Unfortunately, 2 years later, they suffered a massive house fire. The house was then rebuilt again, using the same plans and finishes as the original build, adding only a secondary laundry closet on the main level.
Bloomsbury Penthouse
Bloomsbury Penthouse
Ernest Tsui Architects + PartnersErnest Tsui Architects + Partners
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in London with wood risers, brick walls and feature lighting.
Mid-century Whole Home Historic Renovation
Mid-century Whole Home Historic Renovation
RIC design buildRIC design build
Small retro wood straight mixed railing staircase in Richmond with brick walls and feature lighting.
Corfe View House
Corfe View House
Integrated Design StudioIntegrated Design Studio
Modern staircase with oak treads and glass balustrades
Photo of a medium sized modern wood straight glass railing staircase in Dorset with wood risers, brick walls and feature lighting.
Escalier flottant
Escalier flottant
Studio KassicStudio Kassic
Création d'un escalier à marches suspendues, avec un barreaudage décoratif. Les marches sont en pin FSC et biseautées au niveau du nez.
Photo of a small modern wood floating metal railing staircase in Toulouse with brick walls and feature lighting.
Staircase
Staircase
Brightbox Lighting LtdBrightbox Lighting Ltd
Design ideas for a contemporary curved wood railing staircase in Gloucestershire with brick walls and feature lighting.
modern staircase
modern staircase
ContinoxContinox
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood floating glass railing staircase in Hampshire with metal risers, brick walls and feature lighting.
Internal Glass Balustrade in Leeds
Internal Glass Balustrade in Leeds
Origin ArchitecturalOrigin Architectural
A simple way to renovate your hallway this spring is by installing the popular Quality fit range of glass balustrades. Not only is it simple to install for those competent in DIY, but the glass panels will give your room a brighter, renewed sense of space. Forget traditional wooden spindles and opt for something a little more contemporary and modern for your home.
Corfe View House
Corfe View House
Integrated Design StudioIntegrated Design Studio
Modern staircase with oak treads and glass balustrades
Photo of a medium sized modern wood straight glass railing staircase in Dorset with wood risers, brick walls and feature lighting.
Bloomsbury Penthouse
Bloomsbury Penthouse
Ernest Tsui Architects + PartnersErnest Tsui Architects + Partners
Design ideas for a medium sized wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in London with wood risers, brick walls and feature lighting.

Staircase with Brick Walls and Feature Lighting 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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