Staircase with Wood Risers Ideas and Designs

The new entry utilizes knotty pine paneling matching that found in other parts of the original home. Photo credit: Robert Pisano Photography.
Inspiration for a classic wood u-shaped staircase in Seattle with wood risers.

Clyde Hill

Lane Williams Architects

LED light extends from the stair landing to the ceiling.
This is an example of a contemporary wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Seattle with wood risers.

Il Nostro Sogno

Andrea Swan - Swan Architecture

Landmark Photography
This is an example of a mediterranean wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Minneapolis with wood risers.

Mulholland

Kari Whitman Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary wood straight staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.

Charles Street Townhouse

Messana O'Rorke

Design ideas for a modern wood curved metal railing staircase in New York with wood risers.

Buena Vista House Staircase

Winder Gibson Architects

This new hillside home above the Castro in San Francisco was designed to act as a filter from the peaceful tress-lined street through to the panoramic view of the city and bay. A carefully developed rhythm structures the building, directing the visitor through the home with mounting drama. Each room opens to the next, then out through custom mahogany doors to the decks and view. Custom vine-like wrought-iron railing provide a counterpoint to the pure geometry of the rooms. Featured: California Home & Design magazine.

Madison Park

Heliotrope Architects

Sean Airhart
Inspiration for a retro wood u-shaped staircase in Seattle with wood risers.

Mendelson House

Bruce Nagel + Partners Architects

Large contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in New York with wood risers.

Organic Modern Mountain Home

Living Stone Design + Build

Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Other with wood risers.

Baby Point 2

Lisa Lev Design

Contemporary wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Toronto with wood risers.

Burton Trail

Paskevich & Associates

Scott Pease Photography
Inspiration for a classic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Cleveland with wood risers.

Bertagnolli Residence

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Photo of a classic wood l-shaped staircase in Denver with wood risers.

Beaches

Rad Design Inc

© Rad Design Inc. A single family house for a young couple and their newborn child in Toronto's Beaches neighbourhood.
This is an example of a medium sized classic wood u-shaped staircase in Toronto with wood risers.

Georgetown Square

Shinberg Levinas Architectural Design

The dark wood floor continues up the stairs, linking the library, dining room, and kitchen, to the master suite upstairs. Glass handrails are trimmed with minimal wood details. The walls remain white, allowing for display of artwork.

Cat Mountain Residence

Cornerstone Architects

Conceived as a remodel and addition, the final design iteration for this home is uniquely multifaceted. Structural considerations required a more extensive tear down, however the clients wanted the entire remodel design kept intact, essentially recreating much of the existing home. The overall floor plan design centers on maximizing the views, while extensive glazing is carefully placed to frame and enhance them. The residence opens up to the outdoor living and views from multiple spaces and visually connects interior spaces in the inner court. The client, who also specializes in residential interiors, had a vision of ‘transitional’ style for the home, marrying clean and contemporary elements with touches of antique charm. Energy efficient materials along with reclaimed architectural wood details were seamlessly integrated, adding sustainable design elements to this transitional design. The architect and client collaboration strived to achieve modern, clean spaces playfully interjecting rustic elements throughout the home. Greenbelt Homes Glynis Wood Interiors Photography by Bryant Hill

Acacia Transitional

Patterson Custom Homes

Chad Mellon
Inspiration for a nautical wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.

Traditional Staircase

Inspiration for a traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.

Clark Street Before/After

AlphaStudio Design Group

Conceptually the Clark Street remodel began with an idea of creating a new entry. The existing home foyer was non-existent and cramped with the back of the stair abutting the front door. By defining an exterior point of entry and creating a radius interior stair, the home instantly opens up and becomes more inviting. From there, further connections to the exterior were made through large sliding doors and a redesigned exterior deck. Taking advantage of the cool coastal climate, this connection to the exterior is natural and seamless Photos by Zack Benson

Cherry and Jatoba Stair

Specialized Stair and Rail

Solid jatoba treads accent this closed riser cherry wood staircase. This traditional stair blends fine details with simple design. The natural finish accentuates the true colour of the solid wood. The stairs’ open, saw tooth style stringers show the beautiful craftsmanship of the treads. Photography by Jason Ness

Brookline Victorian

Sage Builders LLC

Design ideas for a large victorian wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with wood risers.

Staircase with 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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