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Thursley Hall
Thursley Hall
From The Air PropertyFrom The Air Property
Classic staircase in Other.
Family home – Muswell Hill
Family home – Muswell Hill
JLV Design LtdJLV Design Ltd
Photo of a traditional staircase in London.
Haldon Road
Haldon Road
BetterPADBetterPAD
Design ideas for a traditional staircase in London.
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Urban Lake Cottage
Urban Lake Cottage
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
General Contractor: Hagstrom Builders | Photos: Corey Gaffer Photography
This is an example of a traditional wood l-shaped staircase in Minneapolis with painted wood risers.
Alabama Residence - Gadsden, AL
Alabama Residence - Gadsden, AL
Providence DesignProvidence Design
Photography: Rett Peek
Traditional wood curved metal railing staircase in Little Rock with wood risers.
Fairview French Villa
Fairview French Villa
Bohannon Design TeamBohannon Design Team
Photo of a large classic wood curved metal railing staircase in Dallas with painted wood risers.
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IMG_8401.JPG
Kristine Grace InteriorsKristine Grace Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized classic wood curved metal railing staircase with painted wood risers.
The White Manor
The White Manor
Custom CADD IncCustom CADD Inc
Inspiration for a large classic wood curved metal railing staircase in Toronto with open risers.
Historic Central Remodel
Historic Central Remodel
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Inspiration for an expansive traditional wood curved metal railing staircase in Phoenix with painted wood risers.
Латунные ограждения
Латунные ограждения
Лестницы и ограждения Mercury forgeЛестницы и ограждения Mercury forge
Латунное ограждение, выполненное из элементов Grande forge (Франция), комбинированное с гнутым поручнем. Изготовление и монтаж Mercury forge.
This is an example of a large traditional curved metal railing staircase in Moscow with marble treads and marble risers.
Country Estate
Country Estate
U31 Inc.U31 Inc.
Photo of an expansive traditional curved metal railing staircase in Toronto with marble treads and marble risers.
Cameron House
Cameron House
UserUser
This elegant bespoke staircase in Cameron House is a fine example of the creativity of the Kevala Stairs team. It enhances the glamorous interior of this imposing new development in Ascot. The original walnut staircase, a standard L-shape, with square newel posts and spindles, did not reflect the airiness of the spacious entrance hall. Given a free hand by the client, the design team created a flowing staircase, complementing solid walnut with elements of white, to create a light and graceful structure which enhances rather than dominates the space. The staircase’s entry grand double bull nose is elegantly flared, and spans an impressive 1.9 meters. A true helical arch with a multi-radius inner curve was incorporated to give the staircase a gracious fluidity. The solid walnut winding treads were combined with white risers, and white baserail and strings. Structural integrity and support are provided by 50 mm mortised strings. Kevala’s designers are concerned to ensure that every element, down to the last detail, provides a harmonious whole. Here this is visible in the horizontal scroll in walnut looping around the entry newel post, and the petite domed walnut caps on the white newel posts which provide a perfect finish. Approximately eight meters of matching curved galleries were installed. Full templates were supplied to the developer to enable the formation of precise curved structural openings on the first floor. This ensured that when the curved gallery was delivered, it could be installed and fitted with absolute accuracy. A secondary staircase leading from first floor to the attic area was also fitted, and design elements used for the main helical staircase were repeated, creating integral unity. Photo Credit: Kevala Stairs
Sims Hilditch, Regent's Park Townhouse
Sims Hilditch, Regent's Park Townhouse
Sims HilditchSims Hilditch
Photo of a traditional carpeted curved wood railing staircase in Gloucestershire with carpeted risers.
1920's Colonial Renovation in Greenwich, CT
1920's Colonial Renovation in Greenwich, CT
Domus Constructors, LLC.Domus Constructors, LLC.
Jim Fuhrmann Photography | Complete remodel and expansion of an existing Greenwich estate to provide for a lifestyle of comforts, security and the latest amenities of a lower Fairfield County estate.
Greenpoint Townhouse
Greenpoint Townhouse
A.Jennison InteriorsA.Jennison Interiors
Photo of a medium sized traditional painted wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Белая лестница
Белая лестница
Tumanova LudmilaTumanova Ludmila
Туманова Людмила
Classic curved staircase in Moscow.
London Loft Apartment
London Loft Apartment
SigmarSigmar
Petr Krejci
Photo of a traditional wood u-shaped staircase in London with wood risers.
Interior
Interior
Steven Bababekov - Architectural PhotographerSteven Bababekov - Architectural Photographer
Steven Bababekov - Photographer
Design ideas for an expansive classic curved staircase in New York.
Classic Coastal Colonial Foyer
Classic Coastal Colonial Foyer
Michael Robert ConstructionMichael Robert Construction
This foyer was updated with the addition of white paneling and new herringbone hardwood floors with a walnut border. The walls are covered in a navy blue grasscloth wallpaper from Thibaut. A navy and white geometric patterned stair-runner, held in place with stair rods capped with pineapple finials, further contributes to the home's coastal feel. Photo by Mike Mroz of Michael Robert Construction

Traditional 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.
Staircase
Staircase
David C. Fowler Architecture Texas LLCDavid C. Fowler Architecture Texas LLC
Inspiration for a classic staircase in Atlanta.
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