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Affordable Straight Staircase Ideas and Designs

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New Canaan Home Gets A Total Update
New Canaan Home Gets A Total Update
Fordham Marble Company Inc.Fordham Marble Company Inc.
Make a grand entrance into the mudroom with Porcelain, Parquet Floor tile. The look of wood without the maintenance.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Flat Weave Stripe on Stairssta
Flat Weave Stripe on Stairssta
UserUser
Inspiration for a small classic wood straight wood railing staircase in Boston with carpeted risers.
Open Stair with Storage - After
Open Stair with Storage - After
TANGERINEdesign, Jill C. Finn Assoc. AIATANGERINEdesign, Jill C. Finn Assoc. AIA
TANGERINEdesign
Design ideas for a medium sized classic wood straight staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Form Marries Function
Form Marries Function
Ashley Campbell Interior DesignAshley Campbell Interior Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood straight metal railing staircase in Denver with wood risers.
Barn 34 - Modern Barn Style Home in Catskill Mountains
Barn 34 - Modern Barn Style Home in Catskill Mountains
Charles Petersheim, BuilderCharles Petersheim, Builder
This is an example of a medium sized country wood straight wood railing staircase in New York with open risers.
Oakholt
Oakholt
Brown&Co LLPBrown&Co LLP
Joakim Boren
Medium sized contemporary wood straight metal railing staircase in Other with wood risers and under stair storage.
New Project
New Project
Summit HomesSummit Homes
This is an example of a medium sized traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in New Orleans with painted wood risers.
Stairs and Landings
Stairs and Landings
Mountain View Sun Decks Ltd.Mountain View Sun Decks Ltd.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in Calgary with open risers.
39_Light and Open Wooden & Horizontal Stainless Steel System, Vienna VA 22180
39_Light and Open Wooden & Horizontal Stainless Steel System, Vienna VA 22180
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
The stainless steel 1/2" round bars, running horizontally between the wooden rail posts, complement this modern style home; the owners’ selected materials for this open and well ventilated staircase design match beautifully the renovated hardwood floors and engage the existing surroundings. Century Stair Company provided the owners with detailed preliminary drawings to ensure accuracy of staircase design, manufacture and installation; CSC’s custom designs always integrate innovation, creativity, and precision.CSC © 1976-2020 Century Stair Company. All rights reserved.
Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel
LS Winston Building Corp.LS Winston Building Corp.
This basement was constructed from the studs out. The entire staircase is new, as are the floors, walls, ceiling and trim.
Photo of a medium sized traditional carpeted straight staircase in Boston with carpeted risers.
Basement Renovation
Basement Renovation
Amana General Contracting, Inc.Amana General Contracting, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional carpeted straight staircase in Chicago with carpeted risers.
Our Work
Our Work
Lady Baltimore FloorsLady Baltimore Floors
This is an example of a medium sized classic wood straight wood railing staircase in Baltimore with wood risers.
Living Room Ideas
Living Room Ideas
Bona USBona US
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood straight glass railing staircase in Denver with open risers.
Painted Stair Risers - Brown & White Stairs
Painted Stair Risers - Brown & White Stairs
Tribute DesignsTribute Designs
Cheryl Terramagra
Design ideas for a medium sized classic wood straight staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
Pond Square (Staircase)
Pond Square (Staircase)
WildercreativeWildercreative
Timber stair carcass clad in solid oak treads with glass balustrade and hidden wine storage. Detail designed and built by Wildercreative. Photography by Mark Cocksedge
Mid Century MOD Austin Remodel
Mid Century MOD Austin Remodel
Becca Stephens InteriorsBecca Stephens Interiors
Molly Winters Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury tiled straight staircase in Austin with tiled risers.
Washington DC Row-House Renovation
Washington DC Row-House Renovation
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Photo of a medium sized classic wood straight staircase in DC Metro with wood risers.
PISO SANTPERE47
PISO SANTPERE47
MIEL ARQUITECTOSMIEL ARQUITECTOS
NURIA VILA http://www.nuriavila.com/
Photo of a small contemporary carpeted straight staircase in Barcelona with carpeted risers and under stair storage.
Guerin Residence
Guerin Residence
Stephen Chung, ArchitectStephen Chung, Architect
Stephen Lee
Photo of a medium sized modern wood straight staircase in Boston with wood risers.
Buck Meadow
Buck Meadow
square three architecture, incsquare three architecture, inc
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary straight staircase in San Francisco with under stair storage.

Affordable Straight Staircase 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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