Traditional Staircase Ideas and Designs

Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle
Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Medium sized traditional wood straight metal railing staircase in Boise with open risers.
4015 SC
4015 SC
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Classic wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase with open risers and tongue and groove walls.
Traditional - Glenwick Remodel
Traditional - Glenwick Remodel
Alair Homes DallasAlair Homes Dallas
This home was built in 1983 and looked every bit its age. As is so often the case, the owners purchased it because it was a great deal, in a great school district and had "good bones." But the accolades ended at the curb. The home was a hotbed of bad choices and not to their liking. So armed with YouTube video and a Home Depot card they set out to change it. After years of DIYing it and still not happy, the owners decided it was time to call Alair and get the expertise of professional help if they were ever going to have the home of their dreams.
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SouthEnd RowHome
SouthEnd RowHome
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo
Fountain District Infill
Fountain District Infill
Bellingham Bay BuildersBellingham Bay Builders
The owners of this home came to us with a plan to build a new high-performance home that physically and aesthetically fit on an infill lot in an old well-established neighborhood in Bellingham. The Craftsman exterior detailing, Scandinavian exterior color palette, and timber details help it blend into the older neighborhood. At the same time the clean modern interior allowed their artistic details and displayed artwork take center stage. We started working with the owners and the design team in the later stages of design, sharing our expertise with high-performance building strategies, custom timber details, and construction cost planning. Our team then seamlessly rolled into the construction phase of the project, working with the owners and Michelle, the interior designer until the home was complete. The owners can hardly believe the way it all came together to create a bright, comfortable, and friendly space that highlights their applied details and favorite pieces of art. Photography by Radley Muller Photography​ Design by Deborah Todd Building Design Services Interior Design by Spiral Studios​
Modern Bohemian Remodel
Modern Bohemian Remodel
KH Home Design and FurnishingsKH Home Design and Furnishings
A large gallery wall adorns this wall leading up to the second floor.
Photo of a small classic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Raleigh with painted wood risers.
Whitetail project
Whitetail project
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
Cottage home stairwell
Photo of a small traditional carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.
Rutherford,  NJ | House Renovation
Rutherford, NJ | House Renovation
theodora boyadjis designs, llctheodora boyadjis designs, llc
This is an example of a traditional staircase in New York.
European Cottage
European Cottage
Remedy Design FirmRemedy Design Firm
Rebecca Westover
Design ideas for a traditional spiral metal railing staircase in Salt Lake City with open risers and feature lighting.
Longmont staircase and Fireplace
Longmont staircase and Fireplace
Sawhorse, Inc.Sawhorse, Inc.
Large traditional carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Denver with carpeted risers.
Oak Hollow Residence
Oak Hollow Residence
4D Design + Consulting4D Design + Consulting
Design ideas for a large classic wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Oak Hollow Residence
Oak Hollow Residence
4D Design + Consulting4D Design + Consulting
This is an example of a large classic wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Oak Hollow Residence
Oak Hollow Residence
4D Design + Consulting4D Design + Consulting
Large traditional wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Colonial Revival Wilmette Residence
Colonial Revival Wilmette Residence
R. Scott Javore & Associates, LTD.R. Scott Javore & Associates, LTD.
Inspiration for a classic wood curved wood railing staircase in Chicago with wood risers.
Bright and Open Spaces in Nashville
Bright and Open Spaces in Nashville
Hallmark Building Group, Inc.Hallmark Building Group, Inc.
Photo of a large classic wood l-shaped staircase in Nashville with painted wood risers.
CT Beach Kitchen
CT Beach Kitchen
William Leavy Architecture PLLCWilliam Leavy Architecture PLLC
Neil Landino
Inspiration for a classic wood floating staircase in New York with open risers.
Carpeted Staircase
Carpeted Staircase
Meghan Blum InteriorsMeghan Blum Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized classic wood l-shaped staircase in Other.
A House for Four Boys
A House for Four Boys
Moore Architects, PCMoore Architects, PC
Anice Hoachlander
Photo of a classic staircase in DC Metro with feature lighting.

Traditional Staircase Ideas and Designs

Pacific Heights Residence
Pacific Heights Residence
Martinkovic Milford ArchitectsMartinkovic Milford Architects
©Scott Hargis Photo
Design ideas for a classic wood staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
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