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Blaine - Traditional Cottage
Blaine - Traditional Cottage
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The classic 5,000-square-foot, five-bedroom Blaine boasts a timeless, traditional façade of stone and cedar shake. Inspired by both the relaxed Shingle Style that swept the East Coast at the turn of the century, and the all-American Four Square found around the country. The home features Old World architecture paired with every modern convenience, along with unparalleled craftsmanship and quality design. The curb appeal starts at the street, where a caramel-colored shingle and stone façade invite you inside from the European-style courtyard. Other highlights include irregularly shaped windows, a charming dovecote and cupola, along with a variety of welcoming window boxes on the street side. The lakeside includes two porches designed to take full advantage of the views, a lower-level walk out, and stone arches that lend an aura of both elegance and permanence. Step inside, and the interiors will not disappoint. The spacious foyer featuring a wood staircase leads into a large, open living room with a natural stone fireplace, rustic beams and nearby walkout deck. Also adjacent is a screened-in porch that leads down to the lower level, and the lakeshore. The nearby kitchen includes a large two-tiered multi-purpose island topped with butcher block, perfect for both entertaining and food preparation. This informal dining area allows for large gatherings of family and friends. Leave the family area, cross the foyer and enter your private retreat — a master bedroom suite attached to a luxurious master bath, private sitting room, and sun room. Who needs vacation when it’s such a pleasure staying home? The second floor features two cozy bedrooms, a bunkroom with built-in sleeping area, and a convenient home office. In the lower level, a relaxed family room and billiards area are accompanied by a pub and wine cellar. Further on, two additional bedrooms await.
French Country Style Residences
French Country Style Residences
Taylor Lombardo ArchitectsTaylor Lombardo Architects
Photos by Frank Deras
Photo of a traditional curved metal railing staircase in San Francisco with marble treads and marble risers.
Summit Signature Homes, Inc.
Summit Signature Homes, Inc.
Beechen & Dill HomesBeechen & Dill Homes
A custom home builder in Chicago's western suburbs, Summit Signature Homes, ushers in a new era of residential construction. With an eye on superb design and value, industry-leading practices and superior customer service, Summit stands alone. Custom-built homes in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, and other western suburbs.
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Transitional Staircase
Transitional Staircase
Design ideas for a traditional wood staircase in Dallas.
New Canaan Private Residence
New Canaan Private Residence
Country Club HomesCountry Club Homes
Inspiration for a traditional staircase spindle in New York.
Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Case Architects & RemodelersCase Architects & Remodelers
This is an example of a traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in DC Metro with painted wood risers.
Eureka Street House
Eureka Street House
UserUser
Photo of a classic staircase in San Francisco.
Bridgewood
Bridgewood
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Connie Anderson Photography
Traditional wood glass railing staircase in Houston with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Kiawah Renovation
Kiawah Renovation
Harper Construction Inc.Harper Construction Inc.
photos by William Quarles
Photo of a medium sized traditional wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Charleston with painted wood risers.
Crane Island Cabin
Crane Island Cabin
Ingrained Wood StudiosIngrained Wood Studios
© Alyssa Lee Photography
Classic staircase in Minneapolis with open risers.
Front Entry and Main Staircase with spiral balusters and oval window
Front Entry and Main Staircase with spiral balusters and oval window
Erotas Custom BuildingErotas Custom Building
Quaint New England Style Lake Home Architectural Designer: Peter MacDonald of Peter Stafford MacDonald and Company Interior Designer: Jeremy Wunderlich (of Hanson Nobles Wunderlich)
Harbour House
Harbour House
Porebski ArchitectsPorebski Architects
Porebski Architects Interior design Thomas Hamel Photo: Justin Alexander
Classic wood staircase in Sydney.
Walker Meadow
Walker Meadow
Hutker ArchitectsHutker Architects
Eric Roth
Inspiration for a classic wood staircase in Boston with wood risers.
Great Falls Greek Revivial
Great Falls Greek Revivial
Alair Homes ArlingtonAlair Homes Arlington
This home was built and modelled after a home the owners saw at the Homestead in West Virginia. A Greek Revival theme with lots of personal touches by the owners. The rear elevation has 9 French doors stacked on top of each other between what appears as three-story columns. Includes a master suite on the main level, large, elegant eat in kitchen, formal dining room, three-car garage, and many wonderful accents.
Staircase
Staircase
GTM ArchitectsGTM Architects
Inspiration for a traditional wood u-shaped staircase in DC Metro.
Staircases featuring runners and Zoroufy stair rods
Staircases featuring runners and Zoroufy stair rods
ZoroufyZoroufy
Photo courtesy of Carpet Yard, Inc.
This is an example of a classic wood curved staircase in Other.
Clinton Hill Rowhouse
Clinton Hill Rowhouse
Urban Pioneering ArchitectureUrban Pioneering Architecture
Complete renovation of a brownstone in a landmark district, including the recreation of the original stoop. Kate Glicksberg Photography
This is an example of a classic painted wood u-shaped staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Family Home with Outside Oasis
Family Home with Outside Oasis
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Chicago.
Luigi Rosselli Architects - Birdcage Lift Enquiry
Luigi Rosselli Architects - Birdcage Lift Enquiry
Luigi Rosselli ArchitectsLuigi Rosselli Architects
Justin Alexander
Medium sized traditional wood u-shaped staircase in Sydney with wood risers.

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.
Traditional Staircase
Traditional Staircase
Photo of a traditional wood staircase in New York.
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