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Traditional Straight Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Montague Street
Montague Street
S&A StairsS&A Stairs
Peter Tarasiuk Photography
This is an example of a classic wood straight wood railing staircase in Melbourne with wood risers.
Bona Flooring Products
Bona Flooring Products
European Fine Hardwood FloorsEuropean Fine Hardwood Floors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Modern Prairie
Modern Prairie
Koncept Design + BuildKoncept Design + Build
Photo of a medium sized classic wood straight glass railing staircase in DC Metro with wood risers.
Curved Staircase - Converted School House, Wiltshire
Curved Staircase - Converted School House, Wiltshire
Fowler Architecture & PlanningFowler Architecture & Planning
This is an example of a large classic wood straight wood railing staircase in Wiltshire with wood risers.
West Hampstead Garden Apartment
West Hampstead Garden Apartment
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Photo by Chris Snook
Small traditional carpeted straight wood railing staircase in London with carpeted risers.
Custom Home - Stafford
Custom Home - Stafford
Hurst Homes, LLC.Hurst Homes, LLC.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in DC Metro with wood risers.
Bungalow by the Bay
Bungalow by the Bay
UserUser
Carlin Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in Tampa with wood risers.
French Country Style VI
French Country Style VI
EKO DevelopmentEKO Development
Design ideas for a large traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Under stair storage
Under stair storage
UserUser
This basement needed to utilize every square foot of storage. These shaker style doors were built to hide the stored items under the stairs.
Inspiration for a small classic wood straight staircase in New York.
Our Work
Our Work
Schutte Stair Co.Schutte Stair Co.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in Cincinnati with wood risers.
Greeley Renovations
Greeley Renovations
Loudoun StairsLoudoun Stairs
Brazilian Cherry railing system before and after!
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in DC Metro with wood risers.
Cherry and Jatoba
Cherry and Jatoba
Custom Newel PostsCustom Newel Posts
Solid jatoba treads accent this closed riser cherry wood staircase. This traditional stair blends fine details with simple design. The natural finish accentuates the true colour of the solid wood. The stairs’ open, saw tooth style stringers show the beautiful craftsmanship of the treads.
Space Saving & Organizing
Space Saving & Organizing
Matthew Closet Guy Donovan llcMatthew Closet Guy Donovan llc
Medium sized classic wood straight wood railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers and under stair storage.
Historic Newburyport Renovation
Historic Newburyport Renovation
BLB Design/BuildBLB Design/Build
Large classic wood straight wood railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers and under stair storage.
Attic master suite with a Hobbit Hole
Attic master suite with a Hobbit Hole
Ohana Home & DesignOhana Home & Design
We took this unfinished attic and turned it into a master suite full of whimsical touches. There is a round Hobbit Hole door that leads to a carpeted play room for the kids, a rope swing and 2 secret bookcases that are opened when you pull the secret Harry Potter books.
New England
New England
James Mayor FurnitureJames Mayor Furniture
£1000 per linear metre of width
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional carpeted straight wood railing staircase in West Midlands.
Houston, Texas | Towne Lake - Premier Magnolia Stairway
Houston, Texas | Towne Lake - Premier Magnolia Stairway
Brightland HomesBrightland Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional carpeted straight staircase in Houston with carpeted risers and feature lighting.
Flat-weave Wool Stair Runner with Wide Binding
Flat-weave Wool Stair Runner with Wide Binding
Custom Stair RunnersCustom Stair Runners
Carpet is manufactured by Design Materials Inc, binding is from Masland Carpet, installed by Custom Stair Runners.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional carpeted straight staircase in New York with carpeted risers.
Grange
Grange
Sandrine BELLEUTSandrine BELLEUT
Inspiration for a classic wood straight staircase in Angers with wood risers and under stair storage.
Custom Craftsman Style Home
Custom Craftsman Style Home
Hines Homes, LLCHines Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional carpeted straight staircase in Little Rock with carpeted risers.

Traditional Straight 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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