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Staircase with Painted Wood Risers Ideas and Designs

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Heights Victorian 2
Brickmoon DesignBrickmoon Design
Photo of a victorian wood u-shaped staircase in Houston with painted wood risers.
O Yard
O Yard
MH Costa Construction LtdMH Costa Construction Ltd
Design ideas for a classic wood staircase in London with painted wood risers.
Harpswell
Harpswell
Banks Design Associates, LTD & Simply HomeBanks Design Associates, LTD & Simply Home
Photo of a beach style painted wood l-shaped staircase in Portland Maine with painted wood risers.
Bridgewood
Bridgewood
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Connie Anderson Photography
Traditional wood glass railing staircase in Houston with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
My Houzz: Dreamy, Organic Style in a Tampa Cottage
My Houzz: Dreamy, Organic Style in a Tampa Cottage
Mina BrinkeyMina Brinkey
Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Romantic painted wood staircase in Tampa with painted wood risers.
Green Lake Classic Craftsman
Green Lake Classic Craftsman
RW Anderson HomesRW Anderson Homes
Photo of a classic wood u-shaped staircase in Seattle with painted wood 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.
Bungalow West
Bungalow West
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Additional space at the top of an adjacent closet provided an opportunity to create a home for the family puppy. This arched opening is consistent with the rest of the home and provides a wonderful spot for the dog to survey both floors of the home. John Wilbanks Photography
New Construction - Modified Craftsman
New Construction - Modified Craftsman
Dewson Construction CompanyDewson Construction Company
Photo of a traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Wilmington with painted wood risers.
Cordova Bay Elegance
Cordova Bay Elegance
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Vancouver with painted wood risers.
Kitchen Addition
Kitchen Addition
Spang Builders, Inc.Spang Builders, Inc.
Jeff Roberts
This is an example of a classic painted wood l-shaped staircase in Portland Maine with painted wood risers.
Lupton
Lupton
Danes Custom HomesDanes Custom Homes
Danes Custom Homes
This is an example of a traditional wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Dallas with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
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.
Indlu Lamanzie
Indlu Lamanzie
April BallietteApril Balliette
Photographer: Ryan Gamma
Medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Tampa with painted wood risers.
SW Hills Historic
SW Hills Historic
Cornerstone Construction ServicesCornerstone Construction Services
This is an example of a classic wood u-shaped staircase in Portland with painted wood risers.
Traditional Staircase
Traditional Staircase
Traditional wood u-shaped staircase in Minneapolis with painted wood risers.
Aptos Retreat
Aptos Retreat
Michele Lee Willson PhotographyMichele Lee Willson Photography
Michele Lee Willson Photography
Contemporary wood staircase in San Francisco with painted wood risers.
Bright Stairwell
Bright Stairwell
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
This glamorous stairwell boasts an oversize helix-like Phasmida chandelier designed by Christopher Boots.
Large contemporary painted wood straight staircase in San Francisco with painted wood risers.
Karastan
Karastan
Corter's Flooring AmericaCorter's Flooring America
Medium sized classic wood straight staircase in St Louis with painted wood risers.
Home in Stone Harbor
Home in Stone Harbor
Studio 1200Studio 1200
Photography by James Worrell
Design ideas for a beach style wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Philadelphia with painted wood risers and feature lighting.

Staircase with Painted Wood Risers 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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