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Straight Staircase Ideas and Designs

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24_Elegant Simplicity in Attractive Washington DC Area Home, Bethesda MD 20814
24_Elegant Simplicity in Attractive Washington DC Area Home, Bethesda MD 20814
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
Fabulous new home near Walter Reed Hospital is featuring one of our recently built wooden staircases. The open balustrade system selected by the builder not only allows natural light to travel throughout four levels of beautiful designed spaces, it also balances the structural demands of the stairs and the elegant surroundings. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
Cumberland Street
Cumberland Street
CraftworkCraftwork
Isaac Turner
This is an example of a contemporary wood straight wire cable railing staircase in Philadelphia.
Lopez Ave
Lopez Ave
Lewis BuildersLewis Builders
Medium sized modern wood straight glass railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
La Loggia
La Loggia
Ectypos ArchitectureEctypos Architecture
Staircase that brings in winter light and acts as thermal mass, key to the passive function of the house. Kirk Gittings
Design ideas for a medium sized wood straight wood railing staircase in Albuquerque with wood risers.
Wood Staircase
Wood Staircase
Rockefeller Kempel ArchitectsRockefeller Kempel Architects
Photography: Eric Staudenmaier
Design ideas for a large world-inspired wood straight wood railing staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
Carriage House Great Room
Carriage House Great Room
TimberpegTimberpeg
Post and beam great room, timber frame carriage house
Design ideas for a classic wood straight staircase in Boston with wood risers.
Terrible Mountain Kitchen & Home Renovation
Terrible Mountain Kitchen & Home Renovation
Northshire LivingNorthshire Living
This is an example of a medium sized rustic wood straight metal railing staircase in Boston with wood risers.
階段
階段
oro株式会社一級建築士事務所oro株式会社一級建築士事務所
Design ideas for a small contemporary wood straight metal railing staircase in Other with open risers and wood walls.
ハウス・タイシドウ House Taishido
ハウス・タイシドウ House Taishido
小山光 + KEY OPERATION INC. / ARCHITECTS小山光 + KEY OPERATION INC. / ARCHITECTS
Photo by Keizo Shibasaki and KEY OPERATION INC.
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi metal straight staircase in Tokyo with open risers and under stair storage.
Suncadia Upside Down House
Suncadia Upside Down House
4D Architects4D Architects
Photo of a rustic metal straight metal railing staircase in Seattle with open risers.
Duplex in Gracia
Duplex in Gracia
ZEST architectureZEST architecture
Lluís Casals
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in Barcelona with wood risers.
Horse Ranch Home
Horse Ranch Home
Element StudioElement Studio
Paul Heller
Photo of a medium sized traditional wood straight staircase in Denver with wood risers.
Terre Verte - Natural Acacia aka Acacia Walnut
Terre Verte - Natural Acacia aka Acacia Walnut
simpleFLOORS SeattlesimpleFLOORS Seattle
Real customer photos by Seattle simpleFLOORS customer
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in Seattle.
Rustic Staircase
Rustic Staircase
Design ideas for a rustic wood straight staircase in Other with wood risers and under stair storage.
Steel Stringer Stair and Railing
Steel Stringer Stair and Railing
Brandner DesignBrandner Design
The Ross Peak Steel Stringer Stair and Railing is full of functionality and flair. Steel stringers paired with waterfall style white oak treads, with a continuous grain pattern for a seamless design. A shadow reveal lined with LED lighting follows the stairs up, illuminating the Blue Burned Fir wall. The railing is made of stainless steel posts and continuous stainless steel rod balusters. The hand railing is covered in a high quality leather and hand stitched, tying the contrasting industrial steel with the softness of the wood for a finished look. Below the stairs is the Illuminated Stair Wine Closet, that’s extenuated by stair design and carries the lighting into the space.
Custom Traditional Log System Home
Custom Traditional Log System Home
Appalachian Log and Timber HomesAppalachian Log and Timber Homes
Inspiration for a large rustic wood straight wood railing staircase in Atlanta with open risers.
Reclaimed Antique Wormy Chestnut Hardwood Flooring
Reclaimed Antique Wormy Chestnut Hardwood Flooring
Olde Wood Ltd.Olde Wood Ltd.
For centuries, the American chestnut was prized for its strong, straight-grained wood that was easy to saw and split. Highly resistant to decay, chestnuts were used in a variety of applications, from furniture and split-rail fences to chestnut hardwood flooring and telephone poles. Sadly, during the early to mid-1900s, this once vital hardwood timber tree was virtually destroyed in the eastern United States by an Asian bark fungus. One of the rarest of the reclaimed hardwoods, our wormy chestnut hardwood flooring – prominently marked with insect-bored wormholes – derives from roof rafters, floor joists and granary boards in old barns, houses and factories. Choosing this commercially extinct chestnut wide plank flooring for your home will add a touch of elegance and a priceless piece of the American past. Distinctives of Reclaimed American Wormy Chestnut Along with the distinguishing wormholes in this commercially extinct wood, American wormy chestnut features some original saw marks, nail holes, sound cracks and checking. These delicately dappled planks range in color from lustrous tan to dark chocolate with an open, tight grain texture.
Balmain House, Sydney
Balmain House, Sydney
Grid ProjectsGrid Projects
concrete floor, floating staircase, glass wall, wood stool, wood slats, timber balustrade, timber ceiling, timber staircase
Contemporary wood straight staircase in Sydney with wood risers.
Nelson Cabin
Nelson Cabin
CAST architectureCAST architecture
Photo of a medium sized modern concrete straight wood railing staircase in Seattle with metal risers.
Te Ahu Ahu
Te Ahu Ahu
Dorrington Atcheson ArchitectsDorrington Atcheson Architects
Emma-Jane Hetherington
Photo of a medium sized scandinavian straight staircase in Auckland.

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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