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Affordable Traditional Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Mosaic House
Mosaic House
RDA ArchitectsRDA Architects
Traditional staircase in London.
Beachfront Elegance
Beachfront Elegance
Williams Wood Works IncWilliams Wood Works Inc
This is an example of a medium sized traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in Orange County with painted wood risers.
Doors and Interior Trim
Doors and Interior Trim
Carver Creek WoodworksCarver Creek Woodworks
This is part of an interior home transformation. We took out the carpeted stairs and yellowing oak to bring a rich and timely presence to the space.
Medium sized classic wood l-shaped staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Flooring
Flooring
Paradigm Interiors LLCParadigm Interiors LLC
Photo of a large traditional carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Denver with carpeted risers.
Kings Hall Road Project
Kings Hall Road Project
Clare Elise InteriorsClare Elise Interiors
Light and bright but with a bit of 'wow' factor in this Hallway and Entrance. We designed and added panelling to go up the stairs below a dado rail. Vista from the front door through to the garden
Inspired By Artwork - Stairway
Inspired By Artwork - Stairway
Allard + Roberts Interior Design, IncAllard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc
The staircase once housed a traditional railing with twisted iron pickets. During the renovation, the skirt board was painted in the new wall color, and railings replaced in gunmetal gray steel with a stained wood cap. The end result is an aesthetic more in keeping with the homeowner's collection of contemporary artwork mixed with antiques.
Balcones || Remodel || Austin, Texas
Balcones || Remodel || Austin, Texas
Etch Design GroupEtch Design Group
Design ideas for a medium sized classic wood curved mixed railing staircase in Austin with painted wood risers.
New Canaan Home Gets A Total Update
New Canaan Home Gets A Total Update
Fordham Marble Company Inc.Fordham Marble Company Inc.
Make a grand entrance into the mudroom with Porcelain, Parquet Floor tile. The look of wood without the maintenance.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
New Westlake Home
New Westlake Home
WestBay Floor SourceWestBay Floor Source
Staircases are a perfect place for patterned carpet! Stanton Carpet Photo credit: Liana Dennison
Photo of a medium sized classic carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Cleveland with carpeted risers.
Decks
Decks
Montell ConstructionMontell Construction
deck projects
Medium sized traditional wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Grand Rapids with wood risers.
Full Basement Remodel
Full Basement Remodel
Renovation By Design LLCRenovation By Design LLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional carpeted straight staircase in Detroit with carpeted risers.
Additional Work
Additional Work
Charles Allen Painting, Inc.Charles Allen Painting, Inc.
This is an example of a small traditional wood metal railing staircase in Salt Lake City with wood risers.
Living Spaces
Living Spaces
Sean Clemons Painting, LLCSean Clemons Painting, LLC
This is an example of a large traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Louisville with wood risers.
Urban Lake Cottage
Urban Lake Cottage
Hagstrom BuilderHagstrom Builder
Corey Gaffer Photography
Medium sized traditional wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Minneapolis with painted wood risers.
New Construction Home
New Construction Home
Landmark Construction CrewLandmark Construction Crew
Staircase of the new home construction which included installation of staircase with wooden railings and wooden tread and light hardwood flooring.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic wood curved wood railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Main Photo Gallery
Main Photo Gallery
UserUser
Natural sisal stair runner on simple straight stairs. Distressed leather wide binding applied to edges.
Photo of a medium sized classic wood straight staircase in Chicago with wood risers.
Multi-purpose Basement Remodel
Multi-purpose Basement Remodel
Harte Remodels, LLCHarte Remodels, LLC
This 3 year old house with a completely unfinished open-plan basement, gets a large u-shaped bar, media room, game area, home gym, full bathroom and storage. Extensive use of woodwork, stone, tile, lighting and glass transformed this space into a luxuriously useful retreat. Jason Snyder photography
Basement staircase
Basement staircase
The Stone Masonry Company LimitedThe Stone Masonry Company Limited
Stone staircase leading to basement. open treads portland limestone.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic straight staircase in London.
Nantucket Summer Home
Nantucket Summer Home
Pinemar, IncPinemar, Inc
John Bessler Photography http://www.besslerphoto.com Interior Design By T. Keller Donovan Pinemar, Inc.- Philadelphia General Contractor & Home Builder.
Cambridge Rehab
Cambridge Rehab
Carl C. Oldenburg AIACarl C. Oldenburg AIA
Medium sized classic wood l-shaped staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.

Affordable 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.
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