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Straight Staircase with Carpeted Risers Ideas and Designs

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Locust Remodel
Locust Remodel
Lisa Hatley DesignLisa Hatley Design
Updated staircase with new railing and new carpet.
Inspiration for a large traditional carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Charlotte with carpeted risers and all types of wall treatment.
Derby House Kids Wing
Derby House Kids Wing
Laura Design CompanyLaura Design Company
Renovated staircase including stained treads, new metal railing, and windowpane plaid staircase runner. Photo by Emily Kennedy Photography.
Design ideas for a rural carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Chicago with carpeted risers.
White Oak and White Staircase
White Oak and White Staircase
Revived InteriorsRevived Interiors
Updated staircase with white balusters and white oak handrails, herringbone-patterned stair runner in taupe and cream, and ornate but airy moulding details. This entryway has white oak hardwood flooring, white walls with beautiful millwork and moulding details.
Sophisticated Luxury — New Home | SW Calgary
Sophisticated Luxury — New Home | SW Calgary
Empire Custom HomesEmpire Custom Homes
Inspiration for a traditional carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Calgary with carpeted risers.
Eclectic Glam
Eclectic Glam
City Homes, LLCCity Homes, LLC
This is an example of a contemporary carpeted straight staircase in Minneapolis with carpeted risers.
Textured carpet for stairs
Textured carpet for stairs
Mouery's FlooringMouery's Flooring
Inspiration for a large classic carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.
Traditional Transformed
Traditional Transformed
Maughan Design & RemodelMaughan Design & Remodel
Photo of a large classic carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Portland with carpeted risers.
Dorsey St
Dorsey St
Fry HomesFry Homes
This is an example of a medium sized traditional carpeted straight mixed railing staircase in Cincinnati with carpeted risers.
Living Rooms
Living Rooms
Powell Brower InteriorsPowell Brower Interiors
Photo by Helen Norman
Photo of a classic carpeted straight wood railing staircase in DC Metro with carpeted risers.
Flat-weave Wool Stair Runner with Wide Binding
Flat-weave Wool Stair Runner with Wide Binding
Custom Stair RunnersCustom Stair Runners
Carpet is manufactured by Design Materials Inc, binding is from Masland Carpet, installed by Custom Stair Runners.
This is an example of a medium sized classic carpeted straight staircase in New York with carpeted risers.
Wainscotting Ideas
Wainscotting Ideas
GoManGo EnterprisesGoManGo Enterprises
This is an example of a large traditional carpeted straight mixed railing staircase in Portland with carpeted risers.
Gig Harbor Great Room
Gig Harbor Great Room
Schoenfeld InteriorsSchoenfeld Interiors
Interior design by Schoenfeld interiors Classic NW contemporary
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Seattle with carpeted risers and feature lighting.
Stainless steel rails
Stainless steel rails
Duke of IronDuke of Iron
Photo of a medium sized contemporary carpeted straight staircase in New York with carpeted risers.
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Aneka Interiors Inc.Aneka Interiors Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury wood straight staircase in Denver with carpeted risers.
Smith Residence
Smith Residence
CCS ARCHITECTURECCS ARCHITECTURE
strategic layering of floor levels organized around the original central stair, the top portion of the building is a 1600 square-foot, multi-floored home, while the lower floors consist of two studio apartments – one front and one back. Photographer Cesar Rubio
Traditional Stair Systems
Traditional Stair Systems
Brookfield StairsBrookfield Stairs
Photographed By: David Deviou (DMD)
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional carpeted straight staircase in Seattle with carpeted risers.
Ferguson
Ferguson
Christian Gladu DesignChristian Gladu Design
This is an example of a classic carpeted straight staircase in Seattle with carpeted 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.
Modern Railing Lake Oswego
Modern Railing Lake Oswego
Portland Stair CompanyPortland Stair Company
Shadow newel cap in White Oak with metal balusters.
Medium sized modern carpeted straight mixed railing staircase in Portland with carpeted risers.
Modern stairs with wool carpeting and matte black spindles
Modern stairs with wool carpeting and matte black spindles
Julia Robin InteriorsJulia Robin Interiors
These stairs got a major makeover with luxe 100% wool carpeting, white banister replete with moldings, and matte black modern spindles.
Medium sized traditional carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Detroit with carpeted risers.

Straight Staircase with Carpeted 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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