Traditional Blue Staircase Ideas and Designs

East Vancouver Custom Home on 33' Property

Wallmark Custom Homes

Photo of a medium sized classic carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Vancouver with carpeted risers.

Blue Wool Strie Carpet on Stairs

K. Powers & Company

Custom Wilton Stair Carpet by K. Powers & Company
Medium sized traditional carpeted straight staircase in Boston with carpeted risers.

Modern Victorian

Melissa Blackwood Homes & Interiors

The dramatically curved main staircase draws the eye upward nearly 30 feet to the soaring rotunda, complete with plaster dome and LED lighting. Soft grey walls are punctuated by crisp white wainscot paneling. A dark stained hand rail and stair treads accentuate the gracious curve of this stunning architectural feature of the home.

Spiral Staircases

Southern Staircase

A creative spiral with transitional styling
Design ideas for a traditional staircase in Atlanta.

Eastin - College Park

Fortis Enterprises, LLC

Staircase and Second Floor Loft
Photo of a large traditional wood spiral staircase in Orlando with painted wood risers.

Greenwich waterfront renovation

Huestis Tucker Architects, LLC

Terry Smith
Photo of a traditional staircase in New York.

Featured Projects

Modern Railing Co

This is an example of a classic staircase in Miami.

Steps & halls

Campbell's Carpet

Bullard & Xenides
Traditional staircase in New York.

Railing for Solar Panel Structure in Minneapolis, MN

Cable Railing Direct

This raised rooftop solar panel structure and the stairs leading up to it now have a railing that not only provides safety, but also style. The black aluminum posts perfectly accent the taunt cable and customer-provided matching top rail, creating an end result that's cohesive without being monotonous.

Composite deck staircase with path lights

Clearwater Landscape & Nursery

Residence located in Glenwood, Maryland. Photographed By: Rachel Baumgarten
Design ideas for a classic staircase in Baltimore.

Building by Bob

Photo of a medium sized traditional wood curved staircase in Orange County with painted wood risers.

Best Outdoor Living Award

Landmark Homes

Back porch stairs lead to patio - View of rear exterior.
Design ideas for an expansive classic wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Philadelphia with painted wood risers.

Island inspiration

12/12 Architects & Planners

This 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white. The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture. The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.

TCD Krueger

TCD Homes

Inspiration for a classic carpeted straight mixed railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.

Southern Living Idea House, TerraBella, LA

Piazza Architecture Planning APAC

Photo of a classic staircase in New Orleans.

Wood Split Level Staircase

Paul Clisham Painting and Decorating Inc

Inspiration for a traditional staircase in San Francisco.

Swede Hill Row in East Austin

Truehome Design Build

Robert Brett Pitt A.I.A.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Denver with painted wood risers.

Traditional Timnath Whole Home

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.

Thomas O'Tule

Custom Decorating Services

Design ideas for a small classic wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Toronto with carpeted risers and wood walls.

West Florida Vacation Home 01

Bay Harbour Homes, LLC

This is an example of a traditional staircase in Tampa.

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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