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Traditional Curved Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Lake Drive Tudor Grand Entryway & Staircase
Lake Drive Tudor Grand Entryway & Staircase
Amy Carman DesignAmy Carman Design
The beautiful reclaimed marble floor at our Lake Drive renovation is newly installed but it feels like it is has always been there. We love enhancing a home's character with authentic materials.
North Tampa
North Tampa
Gage-Martin InteriorsGage-Martin Interiors
Inspiration for an expansive classic wood curved wood railing staircase in Tampa with painted wood risers.
Cherry Hills Village Remodel
Cherry Hills Village Remodel
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
This is an example of a large classic carpeted curved metal railing staircase in Denver with carpeted risers.
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel, White Plains, NY
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel, White Plains, NY
Nurzia Construction CorporationNurzia Construction Corporation
Classic carpeted curved metal railing staircase in New York with carpeted risers.
New Hardwood and Quartz in The Woodlands, TX
New Hardwood and Quartz in The Woodlands, TX
Chic FloorsChic Floors
Hardwood staircase with white risers. Regal Hardwoods, Luxe Collection, color Ducale.
This is an example of a small traditional wood curved staircase in Houston with wood risers.
Princeton Avenue Residence
Princeton Avenue Residence
William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.
This is an example of a large traditional wood curved staircase in Dallas with painted wood risers.
Stair Runners
Stair Runners
G. Fried Carpet & DesignG. Fried Carpet & Design
Ivan Bader
Inspiration for a medium sized classic wood curved staircase in New York with wood risers.
Crystal Lake, IL - Custom Stair Runner with Herringbone Patterned Wool Field & C
Crystal Lake, IL - Custom Stair Runner with Herringbone Patterned Wool Field & C
UserUser
Slightly Curved Stair Runner with Cotton Wide Binding. Custom Template Created and Installed to Fit Perfectly.
Medium sized classic wood curved staircase in Chicago with wood risers.
Carving out the space
Carving out the space
Acadia-Architecture Davide GiannellaAcadia-Architecture Davide Giannella
A conventional house on the outside, completely opened in the center with upper balconies and internal bridges to bring space and light into a boxy perimeter.
Projects
Projects
Sherrill Canet InteriorsSherrill Canet Interiors
Photo of a classic curved staircase in New York.
Traditional Staircase
Traditional Staircase
Photo of a medium sized traditional wood curved staircase in DC Metro with painted wood risers.
Organic Mill Valley
Organic Mill Valley
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.
Classic Tudor
Classic Tudor
Ashley Gilbreath Interior DesignAshley Gilbreath Interior Design
Inspiration for a classic wood curved mixed railing staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Upper West Side Townhouse
Upper West Side Townhouse
Rockrige GroupRockrige Group
Grand elliptical staircase stretching all six floors which infuse the townhouse with an abundance of natural light from the custom oversized skylight above.
NJ Farm House Renovation
NJ Farm House Renovation
Rachel Savage Design Management LLCRachel Savage Design Management LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional wood curved staircase in New York with wood risers.
Panama City, Florida
Panama City, Florida
Dee Simmons InteriorsDee Simmons Interiors
Jack Gardner
Inspiration for a traditional curved staircase in Atlanta with feature lighting.
Entryways
Entryways
Bona USBona US
Photo of a large traditional wood curved wood railing staircase in Denver with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Philadelphia Townhouse on Delancey Place
Philadelphia Townhouse on Delancey Place
Studio 511Studio 511
The oval stair of this Victorian Townhome follows up through five stories. A skylight was added to filter light down into the stair. Interior Design by Baraba Gisel and Mary Macelree.
General Photos
General Photos
Peter Dorne ArchitectsPeter Dorne Architects
Inspiration for a traditional wood curved staircase in New York.
Stair Runners
Stair Runners
Floors Floors Floors NJFloors Floors Floors NJ
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional carpeted curved staircase in New York with carpeted risers.

Traditional Curved 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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