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Traditional Staircase Ideas and Designs

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All Hardwood Floors LLCAll Hardwood Floors LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
24_Elegant Simplicity in Attractive Washington DC Area Home, Bethesda MD 20814
24_Elegant Simplicity in Attractive Washington DC Area Home, Bethesda MD 20814
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
Fabulous new home near Walter Reed Hospital is featuring one of our recently built wooden staircases. The open balustrade system selected by the builder not only allows natural light to travel throughout four levels of beautiful designed spaces, it also balances the structural demands of the stairs and the elegant surroundings. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
Traditional Style Home
Traditional Style Home
FE Trainer Construction, IncFE Trainer Construction, Inc
Large traditional wood curved staircase in Other with carpeted risers.
English, Traditional, New Build, San Ramon, CA
English, Traditional, New Build, San Ramon, CA
Hunt Hale Jones ArchitectsHunt Hale Jones Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized classic carpeted curved metal railing staircase in San Francisco with carpeted risers.
Under Stair Storage
Under Stair Storage
Pacific Coast Custom DesignPacific Coast Custom Design
Super functional under stair storage cabinets. Super heavy duty glides give access to the huge storage cabinets.
Design ideas for a traditional staircase in Orange County with under stair storage.
Lakeview Park Renovation
Lakeview Park Renovation
Alchemy Design StudioAlchemy Design Studio
Samsel Architects
Inspiration for a traditional wood l-shaped staircase in Other with a dado rail.
Interior Gallery
Interior Gallery
Farabough HomesFarabough Homes
Inspiration for a large classic wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
Estelle Lane
Estelle Lane
UserUser
Large traditional wood l-shaped staircase in Chicago with wood risers.
Norton Priory
Norton Priory
Chris SnookChris Snook
Photo: Chris Snook © 2014 Houzz
Design ideas for a traditional staircase in London.
Showcase 2007
Showcase 2007
Witt ConstructionWitt Construction
Photo of a classic wood l-shaped staircase in Boston with a dado rail.
Craftsman
Craftsman
B Street DesignB Street Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic wood l-shaped staircase in San Diego with wood risers.
king newel post hickory stair project
king newel post hickory stair project
Splash CarpentrySplash Carpentry
a custom stair project, each post is made of 105 pieces.
Photo of a medium sized classic wood curved staircase in Detroit with wood risers.
Carriage House Great Room
Carriage House Great Room
TimberpegTimberpeg
Post and beam great room, timber frame carriage house
Design ideas for a classic wood straight staircase in Boston with wood risers.
Transitional Modern Addition
Transitional Modern Addition
Craftbuilt, Inc.Craftbuilt, Inc.
Inspiration for a classic staircase in Atlanta.
Outdoor Stairs
Outdoor Stairs
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
Project designed and built by Atlanta Decking & Fence.
Photo of a classic wood staircase in Atlanta.
Spanish Home on the Hill | Via Builders Inc
Spanish Home on the Hill | Via Builders Inc
Via Builders, Inc.Via Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a large classic wood curved metal railing staircase in San Francisco with tiled risers.
Nethermead Residence
Nethermead Residence
Carlton EdwardsCarlton Edwards
Won 2013 AIANC Design Award
Inspiration for a traditional wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Charlotte with open risers.
Bluff Plantation
Bluff Plantation
Frederick + Frederick ArchitectsFrederick + Frederick Architects
Design ideas for a traditional wood wood railing staircase in Atlanta with wood risers.
Miller Ave
Miller Ave
Treve Johnson PhotographyTreve Johnson Photography
Treve Johnson
This is an example of a medium sized classic wood staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Traditional Staircase
Traditional Staircase
Design ideas for a classic wood curved staircase in Charlotte.

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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