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Traditional L-shaped Staircase Ideas and Designs

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The Levade
The Levade
Holloway Company Inc.Holloway Company Inc.
Design ideas for a small classic wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in DC Metro with painted wood risers.
Anamor Staircase
Anamor Staircase
Landed Interiors & HomesLanded Interiors & Homes
Photography by Brad Knipstein
Inspiration for a large traditional wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Stony Hollow
Stony Hollow
Hirshson Architecture + DesignHirshson Architecture + Design
Photo of a classic wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
2-Story San Mateo Home Addition & Full Home Remodel
2-Story San Mateo Home Addition & Full Home Remodel
Vella Custom HomesVella Custom Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers and wainscoting.
Moore, OK Custom
Moore, OK Custom
Huffman Custom HomesHuffman Custom Homes
Photo of a large classic carpeted l-shaped metal railing staircase in Oklahoma City with wood risers.
Historic Queen Village
Historic Queen Village
Jibe DesignJibe Design
A traditional wood stair I designed as part of the gut renovation and expansion of a historic Queen Village home. What I find exciting about this stair is the gap between the second floor landing and the stair run down -- do you see it? I do a lot of row house renovation/addition projects and these homes tend to have layouts so tight I can't afford the luxury of designing that gap to let natural light flow between floors.
Wood Stairs
Wood Stairs
Strycula Stairs, Inc.Strycula Stairs, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Indian Rd
Indian Rd
Woodcastle Homes LtdWoodcastle Homes Ltd
Large classic wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Toronto with painted wood risers.
Transitional Custom Build - Springfield, Missouri
Transitional Custom Build - Springfield, Missouri
John Marion Custom Homes, LLCJohn Marion Custom Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a large traditional carpeted l-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.
Tenafly Family Home
Tenafly Family Home
Handin Browne DesignsHandin Browne Designs
Sean Litchfield
Inspiration for a classic wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Custom Brookhaven Home
Custom Brookhaven Home
Vincent Longo Custom BuildersVincent Longo Custom Builders
Willet Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic carpeted l-shaped metal railing staircase in Atlanta with painted wood risers.
Design Superstore
Design Superstore
DesignCo.DesignCo.
Staircase Runner
Medium sized traditional carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Austin with carpeted risers.
Staircase Area
Staircase Area
Norton Luxury HomesNorton Luxury Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional carpeted l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Las Vegas with carpeted risers and feature lighting.
Presidio Heights Remodel
Presidio Heights Remodel
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
All of the original staircase details were kept and were a source of inspiration for the rest of the home’s design. A jute carpet climbs along both staircases, providing a lasting and warm accent to the space and highlighting the stunning architecture.
North Andover Renovation
North Andover Renovation
Apple Wood Construction, Inc.Apple Wood Construction, Inc.
Kate & Keith Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic wood l-shaped staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
Arts & Crafts Railing
Arts & Crafts Railing
Benson Designs LLCBenson Designs LLC
Arts & Crafts style railing with hand forged metal elements chosen by the home owners. Elements on the railing include detailed fish, dragonflies, hummingbirds, frogs, oak leaves, acorns, and beech leaves.
Connecticut Waterfront
Connecticut Waterfront
Connie Cooper DesignsConnie Cooper Designs
Keith Scott Morton
Inspiration for a large classic carpeted l-shaped staircase in Atlanta with carpeted risers and feature lighting.
Top of the new stairs looking from doorway
Top of the new stairs looking from doorway
Jo Ann SJo Ann S
The open railings, while more expensive than drywall, keep the light and open feel. Photos © Jo Ann Snover
Design ideas for a large classic carpeted l-shaped staircase in Seattle with carpeted risers and feature lighting.
Traditional Staircase
Traditional Staircase
Inspiration for a medium sized classic wood l-shaped staircase in New York.
The Gregg Park - 3,165 SF. Plan available at www.MartyWhite.net
The Gregg Park - 3,165 SF. Plan available at www.MartyWhite.net
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THIS WAS A PLAN DESIGN ONLY PROJECT. The Gregg Park is one of our favorite plans. At 3,165 heated square feet, the open living, soaring ceilings and a light airy feel of The Gregg Park makes this home formal when it needs to be, yet cozy and quaint for everyday living. A chic European design with everything you could ask for in an upscale home. Rooms on the first floor include the Two Story Foyer with landing staircase off of the arched doorway Foyer Vestibule, a Formal Dining Room, a Transitional Room off of the Foyer with a full bath, The Butler's Pantry can be seen from the Foyer, Laundry Room is tucked away near the garage door. The cathedral Great Room and Kitchen are off of the "Dog Trot" designed hallway that leads to the generous vaulted screened porch at the rear of the home, with an Informal Dining Room adjacent to the Kitchen and Great Room. The Master Suite is privately nestled in the corner of the house, with easy access to the Kitchen and Great Room, yet hidden enough for privacy. The Master Bathroom is luxurious and contains all of the appointments that are expected in a fine home. The second floor is equally positioned well for privacy and comfort with two bedroom suites with private and semi-private baths, and a large Bonus Room.

Traditional L-shaped 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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