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Traditional Black Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Pushing the Envelope
Pushing the Envelope
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
This staircase was designed and built with a collaboration of metal work and metal design by John Walters of Metal Off Main and Meadowlark Design + Build. The treads were reclaimed from a beam from a local barn. The staircase was built on-site and then carefully installed.
Writers' cottage
Writers' cottage
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis
Traditional wood staircase in New York.
Lily's Way
Lily's Way
Pifer Construction, Inc.Pifer Construction, Inc.
This high-end composite deck has a two-toned railing that compliments the deck boards. The first portion of the deck is screened with a door allowing access to the open deck. After stepping down the lighted steps, you reach the upper stamped concrete patio with a mini retaining wall. After walking down the next few steps, it takes you to the covered stamped concrete patio. The structural fiberglass columns support the deck and rest on the patio. The yard was majorly excavated to allow for the multiple tiered patios.
San Jose Res 2
San Jose Res 2
Fiorella Design, LLCFiorella Design, LLC
Photo of a large traditional wood curved staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
White Oak Staircase with 3-story Windows & Metal Balusters
White Oak Staircase with 3-story Windows & Metal Balusters
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
White oak staircase with wrought iron balusters and 3-story window. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Large traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Chicago with wood risers.
Stained Glass Window Installation in Denver, CO
Stained Glass Window Installation in Denver, CO
Lutomski Stained GlassLutomski Stained Glass
This is an example of a traditional staircase in Denver.
Geometric wool wilton runner on curved stairs
Geometric wool wilton runner on curved stairs
Dominion Rug & HomeDominion Rug & Home
This is an example of a large classic wood spiral staircase in Toronto with wood risers.
Stair Runner
Stair Runner
Personal ImpressionsPersonal Impressions
Patterned wool stair runner with brass stair rods. The staircase is the focal point for this open concept house. By adding a traditional runner in modern colours helps to tie the different spaces together. The solid brass stair rods are custom made in the UK.
Staircase
Staircase
Ariel Muller DesignsAriel Muller Designs
The solid walnut staircase rises up from the elegant, herringbone patterned hardwood floors and pairs beautifully with the figured walnut back-paneled wall. The custom railing serves as an exclamation point to the rich design.
Marblehead MA
Marblehead MA
HF Painting Corp.HF Painting Corp.
Photo of a medium sized classic carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with carpeted risers.
Curving staircase entrance
Curving staircase entrance
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
In this Raleigh luxury home: The curved staircase creates a grand entrance. Raleigh luxury home builder Stanton Homes.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional wood curved staircase in Raleigh with wood risers.
Boston Stair and Landing Runner
Boston Stair and Landing Runner
UserUser
Photo of a small traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in Boston with carpeted risers.
Piedmont, CA
Piedmont, CA
Jan & Brooke, Luminae LLCJan & Brooke, Luminae LLC
Inspiration for a traditional staircase in Phoenix.
Stairways
Stairways
Exceed Floor & HomeExceed Floor & Home
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Chicago with carpeted risers.
Genesis staircase
Genesis staircase
TFP Stairs and RailingsTFP Stairs and Railings
Genesis style (no risers) wood rails, newels and plain black spindles.
Medium sized traditional wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Waters Edge Estates. Box Newel Theme Stair
Waters Edge Estates. Box Newel Theme Stair
Southern Stair CompanySouthern Stair Company
This is an example of a traditional staircase in Orlando.
Artisan Home
Artisan Home
Custom One HomesCustom One Homes
Landmark Photography
Photo of a classic staircase in Minneapolis.
Wenge Freestanding Center Stringer with Cumaru Treads
Wenge Freestanding Center Stringer with Cumaru Treads
Architech Stairs & RailingsArchitech Stairs & Railings
Wenge center stringer freestanding staircases with integrated upper landing, Cumaru treads 2.5" thick, Craftsman reveal panel posts with double top rail in Tamarack profile.
Stair Runners
Stair Runners
G. Fried Carpet & DesignG. Fried Carpet & Design
Matthew Bader
Large traditional wood curved staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
My Sample Projects
My Sample Projects
Wild Wood StairsWild Wood Stairs
Inspiration for a small traditional painted wood staircase in San Diego with wood risers.

Traditional Black Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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