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Straight Staircase Ideas and Designs

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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
Churchlands Private Residence
Churchlands Private Residence
European CeramicsEuropean Ceramics
Design ideas for a contemporary straight staircase in Perth with under stair storage.
Overton 19
Overton 19
RAINIER PACIFICRAINIER PACIFIC
Design ideas for an urban wood straight staircase in Portland.
Berkeley Hills House
Berkeley Hills House
Yama ArchitectureYama Architecture
opened up stairwell for more natural light, restored redwood two story feature wall photo bruce damonte
Photo of a retro straight staircase in San Francisco.
Television and Corporate Projects
Television and Corporate Projects
Plein HeirPlein Heir
Shannon designed and painted this vintage runner design on the stairs for DIY Network. Her work for DIY includes Producer, Host, Designer, Artist and Writer. Photograph by Alex La Cruz
Wren Cottage
Wren Cottage
Craft RenovationsCraft Renovations
Oliver Edwards
Medium sized rural wood straight staircase in Wiltshire with open risers.
Amhurst Road
Amhurst Road
Poulsom Middlehurst LtdPoulsom Middlehurst Ltd
Adam Scott Photography
Medium sized scandinavian straight wood railing staircase in London with under stair storage.
Oxford Street
Oxford Street
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Wood stairway with redwood built-in shelving, wood paneled ceiling, mid-century wall sconce in mid-century-modern home in Berkeley, California - Photo by Bruce Damonte.
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary straight staircase in Other with open risers.
Devil's Lake 1
Devil's Lake 1
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Rustic wood straight mixed railing staircase in Minneapolis with open risers.
House Clovelly, Ocean St
House Clovelly, Ocean St
tessellate architecture and designtessellate architecture and design
Custom designed and built cedar entry door with brass details. Entry foyer and stair constructed from polished concrete, sandstone and oak. By tessellate a+d Sharrin Rees Photography
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.
London family residence
London family residence
Susan Fisher PhotographySusan Fisher Photography
Susan Fisher Plotner/Susan Fisher Photography
This is an example of a contemporary wood straight staircase in London.
Campbell
Campbell
Horst ArchitectsHorst Architects
This is an example of a modern straight staircase in Orange County.
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
UserUser
Aaron Leitz
Design ideas for a contemporary wood straight glass railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
My Houzz: Artists Share a Colorful Industrial Loft and Studio
My Houzz: Artists Share a Colorful Industrial Loft and Studio
Jason SnyderJason Snyder
Photo: Jason Snyder © 2015 Houzz
Photo of an eclectic wood straight staircase in Other.
Highbury
Highbury
Maxwell & Company ArchitectsMaxwell & Company Architects
Peter Landers Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary wood straight glass railing staircase in London with open risers.
Trout Lake Residence
Trout Lake Residence
Novell Design Build & Novella OutdoorsNovell Design Build & Novella Outdoors
Photo  Latreille Delage Photography
Contemporary wood straight staircase in Vancouver with painted wood risers.
Wine Cellar
Wine Cellar
Renovation ArtistryRenovation Artistry
Wine Cellar Photos:Rebecca Zurstadt-Peterson
Inspiration for a large traditional wood straight staircase in Portland with wood risers.

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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