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Staircase with Painted Wood Risers Ideas and Designs

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Kiawah Renovation
Kiawah Renovation
Harper Construction Inc.Harper Construction Inc.
photos by William Quarles
Photo of a medium sized traditional wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Charleston with painted wood risers.
Traditional Staircase
Traditional Staircase
This is an example of a traditional painted wood l-shaped staircase in London with painted wood risers.
New Traditional Interiors
New Traditional Interiors
Morgante Wilson ArchitectsMorgante Wilson Architects
MWA made this grand entrance inviting with the use of a custom onyx topped foyer table. The custom David Iatesta chandelier used the volume of the double height ceiling to its advantage.
Stair Hall
Stair Hall
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Photo of a traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Minneapolis with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
O Yard
O Yard
MH Costa Construction LtdMH Costa Construction Ltd
Design ideas for a classic wood staircase in London with painted wood risers.
portfolio
portfolio
Warren Hughes LTDWarren Hughes LTD
Design ideas for a traditional wood straight staircase in Devon with painted wood risers.
Suburban Shingle
Suburban Shingle
Jan Gleysteen Architects, IncJan Gleysteen Architects, Inc
Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Traditional wood staircase spindle in Boston with painted wood risers.
Traditional Staircase
Traditional Staircase
Blakes LondonBlakes London
This is an example of a classic painted wood l-shaped staircase in London with painted wood risers.
Downtown Brownstone
Downtown Brownstone
Sea-Dar ConstructionSea-Dar Construction
Sea-Dar Construction dpf Design, Inc. Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a traditional wood curved staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
Bedford, NH Farmhouse Kitchen
Bedford, NH Farmhouse Kitchen
LKM DesignLKM Design
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse wood straight staircase in Manchester with painted wood risers.
House in Dublin 4
House in Dublin 4
Optimise HomeOptimise Home
Barbara Egan
This is an example of a contemporary painted wood l-shaped staircase in Dublin with painted wood risers.
Mirabel Street Residence
Mirabel Street Residence
Levy Art + ArchitectureLevy Art + Architecture
As a Queen Anne Victorian, the decorative façade of this residence was restored while the interior was completely reconfigured to honor a contemporary lifestyle. The hinged "bay window" garage door is a primary component in the renovation. Given the parameters of preserving the historic character, the motorized swinging doors were constructed to match the original bay window. Though the exterior appearance was maintained, the upper two units were combined into one residence creating an opportunity to open the space allowing for light to fill the house from front to back. An expansive North facing window and door system frames the view of downtown and connects the living spaces to a large deck. The skylit stair winds through the house beginning as a grounded feature of the entry and becoming more transparent as the wood and steel structure are exposed and illuminated. Ken Gutmaker, Photography
Harvard-Belmont Renovation
Harvard-Belmont Renovation
Silk Cavassa Marchetti Architecture & InteriorsSilk Cavassa Marchetti Architecture & Interiors
Andrew Giammarco
Photo of a classic wood straight staircase in Seattle with painted wood risers.
Gladwyne House
Gladwyne House
E. B. Mahoney Builders, Inc.E. B. Mahoney Builders, Inc.
Tom Crane Photography
Photo of a traditional wood staircase in Philadelphia with painted wood risers.
Clawson Architects Projects
Clawson Architects Projects
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
Clawson Architects designed the Main Entry/Stair Hall, flooding the space with natural light on both the first and second floors while enhancing views and circulation with more thoughtful space allocations and period details.
Tucked Away
Tucked Away
Brookes + Hill Custom BuildersBrookes + Hill Custom Builders
Nautical wood straight staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
Traditional Staircase
Traditional Staircase
Traditional wood u-shaped staircase in Minneapolis 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.
Foyer, Historic Townhouse, Brooklyn, New York
Foyer, Historic Townhouse, Brooklyn, New York
Vanni Archive/Architectural PhotographyVanni Archive/Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional wood curved wood railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
ACANTHUS Architecture & Design, San Francisco, CAACANTHUS Architecture & Design, San Francisco, CA
Photo of a traditional wood wood railing staircase in San Francisco with painted wood risers.

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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