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Staircase with Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Holly ADU - Stair
Holly ADU - Stair
Davey McEathron ArchitectureDavey McEathron Architecture
Leonid Furmansky
Inspiration for a small modern wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Austin with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Hyde Park - Michigan Ave Addition/Renovation
Hyde Park - Michigan Ave Addition/Renovation
Wilcox ArchitectureWilcox Architecture
Josh Beeman Photography
This is an example of a traditional staircase in Cincinnati with feature lighting.
Suncadia
Suncadia
Swiftwater Custom HomesSwiftwater Custom Homes
Rustic wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Seattle with wood risers and feature lighting.
Contemporary Addition
Contemporary Addition
Eagleview ConstructionEagleview Construction
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood straight wood railing staircase in Toronto with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Nordhielm
Nordhielm
Allen Schrock & Sons, Inc.Allen Schrock & Sons, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Shalom - Residential Bungalow
Shalom - Residential Bungalow
Mansi DesaiMansi Desai
Dheeraj Thakur
Design ideas for a large contemporary wood curved staircase in Mumbai with open risers and feature lighting.
Wools
Wools
Horrigan Flooring CenterHorrigan Flooring Center
Medium sized contemporary carpeted curved wood railing staircase in Boston with carpeted risers and feature lighting.
Stairs
Stairs
Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED APLori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP
Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Mark Tanner Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary carpeted curved staircase in Los Angeles with carpeted risers and feature lighting.
French Farmhouse
French Farmhouse
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
Photo of a large mediterranean wood u-shaped staircase in Houston with tiled risers and feature lighting.
Staircase
Staircase
Urban TreehouseUrban Treehouse
White wainscoting detail, crown moulding detail, with white columns and acacia hardwood flooring.
Medium sized classic l-shaped wood railing staircase in Los Angeles with feature lighting.
Publications
Publications
Hackley & Associates Architects, Inc.Hackley & Associates Architects, Inc.
Large traditional wood curved staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
A Designer's Dream Home
A Designer's Dream Home
RLH StudioRLH Studio
Steve Henke
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional staircase in Minneapolis with feature lighting.
Medfield Colonial
Medfield Colonial
Jamie Keskin DesignJamie Keskin Design
Classic wood straight staircase in Boston with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
折戸の家
折戸の家
風建築工房風建築工房
World-inspired wood straight staircase in Other with feature lighting.
Weston Modern
Weston Modern
The Lagasse Group, LLCThe Lagasse Group, LLC
Main stairwell at Weston Modern project. Architect: Stern McCafferty.
Design ideas for a large modern wood u-shaped staircase in Boston with open risers and feature lighting.
A-Frame Comes of Age
A-Frame Comes of Age
Beckwith GroupBeckwith Group
The renovated staircase with beautiful new Arts & Crafts style balusters. Photo Credit: David A. Beckwith
Photo of a medium sized classic wood straight staircase in New York with wood risers and feature lighting.
House 26
House 26
Peter A. Sellar - Architectural PhotographerPeter A. Sellar - Architectural Photographer
Photography by Peter A. Sellar © 2014 www.photoklik.com
Classic wood u-shaped staircase in Toronto with open risers and feature lighting.
Modified Aspen Floorplan - Draper, UT
Modified Aspen Floorplan - Draper, UT
Liberty HomesLiberty Homes
Brent Rowland
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional wood curved staircase in Salt Lake City with carpeted risers and feature lighting.
Ballendoch
Ballendoch
Brunton Design StudioBrunton Design Studio
Photo of a country staircase in Other with under stair storage and feature lighting.
Brooklyn Townhouse
Brooklyn Townhouse
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Shoe storage under stairway
Classic wood staircase in New York with under stair storage and feature lighting.

Staircase with 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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