Traditional Black Staircase Ideas and Designs

General Home Remodeling - Canyon Country, CA

GoGreen Builders

Medium sized classic wood u-shaped staircase in Los Angeles with painted wood risers.

Modern Tahoe Home

Barbara Page Interiors

Traditional staircase in Other.

Chandler Bend

User

Colleen Duffley
Design ideas for a classic wood l-shaped staircase in Jacksonville with painted wood risers.

Mountain Charm | Renovation

Streeter Custom Builder

Modern elements combine with mid-century detailing to give this mountain-style home its rustic elegance. Natural stone, exposed timber beams and vaulted ceilings are just a few of the design elements that make this rustic retreat so inviting. A welcoming front porch leads right up to the custom cherry door. Inside a large window affords breathtaking views of the garden-lined walkways, patio and bonfire pit. An expansive deck overlooks the park-like setting and natural wetlands. The great room's stone fireplace, visible from the gourmet kitchen, dining room and cozy owner's suite, acts as the home's center piece. Tasteful iron railings, fir millwork, stone and wood countertops, rich walnut and cherry cabinets, and Australian Cypress floors complete this warm and charming mountain-style home. Call today to schedule an informational visit, tour, or portfolio review. BUILDER: Streeter & Associates, Renovation Division - Bob Near ARCHITECT: Jalin Design FURNISHINGS: Historic Studio PHOTOGRAPHY: Steve Henke

All Surfaces-Brookfield Home

Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.

Mindy Schalinske
This is an example of a medium sized traditional carpeted floating staircase in Milwaukee.

The Arbors at Echo Falls. Lot 3

Meydenbauer Group

Photo of a medium sized traditional carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Seattle with carpeted risers.

Georgetown Historical Restoration

Superior Construction Services

Custom hand turned one of a kind newel and balustrade with nine step finishing process. Photo by Lydia Cutter
Traditional staircase in DC Metro.

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Francois & Co

Saint Amour Chevron
Inspiration for a large classic wood spiral staircase in Atlanta with wood risers.

Sapele and Clovers

Masterpiece Staircase and Millwork LLC

S Lukens
This is an example of a medium sized traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Charlotte with wood risers.

Wainscoting project

Expert Crown Moulding

This is Expert Crown Moulding's wainscoting project. Applique trim 1 3/4" installed trough out the main floor and upper floor open concept hallway along side 6 1/2" Crown moulding.

Fuller

Crystal Homes

Medium sized traditional wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers and a dado rail.

Custom New Home Design, Grand Staircase

CBI Design Professionals, Inc.

Beth Singer Photography
This is an example of an expansive classic wood curved metal railing staircase in Detroit with wood risers.

36_Exquisite Custom Flowing-Staircase in Phenomenal Home, Haymarket VA 20169

Century Stair Company

Thoughtful planning went into every detail for this magnificent wooden staircase; all oak treads, risers and stringers were cut to the exact construction specifications provided by builder/owners. It is the main focal point in their magnificent two-story foyer, surrounded by their beautifully decorated rooms and custom built-ins; a beautifully painted dome ceiling complements beautifully the timeless black iron-forged balusters and dark-stained oak treads. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.

Coles Before and After Projects

Coles Fine Flooring

This gorgeous, plush carpeting extends down the stairwell in this home.
Medium sized classic carpeted curved staircase in San Diego with carpeted risers.

Homearama 2014

Eleni Interiors

Classic carpeted l-shaped staircase in Detroit with carpeted risers.

Great Idea for New Home

Inter Stairs And Railings

Classic staircase in Toronto.

San Francisco Victorian

Eileen Gordon Design

Design ideas for a classic staircase in San Francisco.

Traditional Timnath Whole Home Project

A&E Custom Metal Fabrication and Welding

This exterior spiral staircase was fabricated in 1 piece. It has a double top rail, decorative pickets, 4" outer diameter center pole fastened to a concrete caisson. The finish is a copper vein exterior powder coat to be able to withstand the unpredictable Colorado weather.

Five Towns Long Island

Designers North Carpet

Donald Grant Photography for Ivan Dolin Interior Design
This is an example of a large traditional carpeted straight metal railing staircase in New York with carpeted risers.

Cozy Family Home

Feather Your Nest

Inspiration for a medium sized traditional wood straight staircase in DC Metro with painted 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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