Traditional Blue Staircase Ideas and Designs

Historical Home Renovation and Addition | Cambridge

Photography by Peter Vanderwarker This Second Empire house is a narrative woven about its circulation. At the street, a quietly fanciful stoop reaches to greet one's arrival. Inside and out, Victorian details are playfully reinterpreted and celebrated in fabulous and whimsical spaces for a growing family - Double story kitchen with open cylindrical breakfast room Parents' and Children's libraries Secret playspaces Top floor sky-lit courtyard Writing room and hidden library Basement parking Media Room Landscape of exterior rooms: The site is conceived as a string of rooms: a landscaped drive-way court, a lawn for play, a sunken court, a serene shade garden, a New England flower garden. The stair grows out of the garden level ordering the surrounding rooms as it rises to a light filled courtyard at the Master suite on the top floor. On each level the rooms are arranged in a circuit around the stair core, making a series of distinct suites for the children, for the parents, and for their common activities.

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Lunar Decks

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Indianapolis with painted wood risers.

East Coast Elegance - Northbrook, IL

Scott Simpson Design + Build

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Photo of a medium sized traditional wood l-shaped staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers.

Indian Hills Remodel

restyle design, llc

Inspiration for a medium sized traditional carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Denver with tongue and groove walls and under stair storage.

Battersea Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

This lovely Victorian house in Battersea was tired and dated before we opened it up and reconfigured the layout. We added a full width extension with Crittal doors to create an open plan kitchen/diner/play area for the family, and added a handsome deVOL shaker kitchen.

Blue Staircase

Jeff King & Company

Read all about this family-friendly remodel on our blog: http://jeffkingandco.com/from-the-contractors-bay-area-remodel/. Architect: Steve Swearengen, AIA | the Architects Office / Photography: Paul Dyer

MacGregor Downs Residence

DJF Builders Inc

Photo of a traditional straight wood railing staircase in Raleigh with painted wood risers.

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Cisco Construction

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Design ideas for a classic wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.

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Synergy Homes Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional carpeted u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.

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DLT Interiors-Debbie Travin

John Neitzel
Design ideas for a large traditional carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Miami with wood risers.

Los Altos Transitional

Antarya Design

Photo: Mitchell Shenker
This is an example of a traditional carpeted l-shaped staircase in San Francisco with carpeted risers.

Rio Vista Renovation

ECS Homes

This is an example of a traditional staircase in New York.

Additions and Renovation - Glenmoore, PA

Peter Zimmerman Architects

Classic staircase in Philadelphia.

Glenmoore, PA

EC Trethewey Building Contractors, Inc.

Design ideas for a classic staircase in Philadelphia.

The Levade

Holloway Company Inc.

Design ideas for a small classic wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in DC Metro with painted wood risers.

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RR Services

Inspiration for a classic staircase.

Roehampton Development

Inspired Dwellings

Home technology isn't all about space ships and computers - our solutions can complement the most elegant and traditional surroundings. Chic Control4 wall pads are situated on every floor of this luxury South West London pad, for ultimate home control. Michael Maynard, GM Developments, MILC Property Stylists

Elegant Steel Spiral Stair with Mahogany Tread, Rail, and Platform - Duvinage

Duvinage LLC

Duvinage Spiral Stairs
Photo of a medium sized classic wood spiral wood railing staircase in Boston with open risers.

42_Historic Country Mansion Staircase, Warrenton VA 20186

Century Stair Company

We were asked to design and build the main staircase for this one of a kind federal colonial estate renovation in the heart of Northern Virginia's wine and equestrian countryside; oak treads and risers, metal-forged balusters and curved walls are the main focal point in this home's elegant non-covered entrance. A key feature in this home is the front door's original semi-circular fanlight, which frames nicely the arch opening found under the stairs (a unique interior architectural solution to provide privacy and access to a formal great room and gourmet kitchen/dining area). CSC © 1976-2020 Century Stair Company. All rights reserved.

Stair Case

M Craft

Design ideas for a medium sized classic wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers and feature lighting.

Traditional Blue 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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