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Under Stairs cupboard and drawers
Under Stairs cupboard and drawers
S. Nicholl FurnitureS. Nicholl Furniture
A painted white under stair cabinet with very long drawers, new doors for the larger cupboard area and full oak internal lining. The drawers are dovetailed solid oak.
Helena Fair Lawn
Helena Fair Lawn
Balitano Contracting Co Inc.Balitano Contracting Co Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic staircase in New York.
All Surfaces-Brookfield Home
All Surfaces-Brookfield Home
Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.
Mindy Schalinske
This is an example of a medium sized classic carpeted floating staircase in Milwaukee.
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Clean Cut Painting & DecoratingClean Cut Painting & Decorating
Photo of a medium sized classic wood curved wood railing staircase in San Diego with painted wood risers.
Spiral Staircase
Spiral Staircase
Smith Design and ManufacturingSmith Design and Manufacturing
Photo of a classic wood spiral staircase in Dallas with open risers.
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Harmony InteriorsHarmony Interiors
Studio Kiva Photographer
This is an example of a traditional wood l-shaped staircase in Denver with open risers.
Oakville Wainscotting
Oakville Wainscotting
Infinity Trim ArtInfinity Trim Art
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Traditional staircase in Toronto.
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Prouts Neck
Prouts Neck
Penelope Daborn Ltd.Penelope Daborn Ltd.
Randolph Ashey
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional wood l-shaped staircase in Portland Maine with wood risers and feature lighting.
Custom Staircase
Custom Staircase
Carpet Design Group, LLCCarpet Design Group, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional wood l-shaped staircase in Detroit with painted wood risers.
Villa CLASSICA
Villa CLASSICA
Екатерина Григорьева/Project-EЕкатерина Григорьева/Project-E
Екатерина Григорьева, Елена Зиновьева
This is an example of a large classic wood spiral staircase in Moscow with wood risers.
Traditional Staircase
Traditional Staircase
Splash CarpentrySplash Carpentry
Inspiration for a medium sized classic wood l-shaped staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers.
Hardwood Staircase Ideas in Foyer
Hardwood Staircase Ideas in Foyer
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
Hardwood staircases are often more popular when located in a central traffic area, such as the foyer.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic wood straight staircase in Raleigh with painted wood risers.
Ballpark Bachelor Pad
Ballpark Bachelor Pad
Hi 5 Design LabHi 5 Design Lab
Large classic staircase in Denver.
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McCommas Addition and Renovation
McCommas Addition and Renovation
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Shoot2Sell
Design ideas for a medium sized classic wood straight staircase in Dallas with painted wood risers.
Accommodating a growing families needs.
Accommodating a growing families needs.
G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.
A small ranch remodeled to accommodate a growing family now has a newly installed central staircase with balcony. Square newels with a dark oak handrail maintain the traditional feel the family was going for.
Cedarburg Basement
Cedarburg Basement
Mukwonago RemodelingMukwonago Remodeling
Photo of a medium sized traditional carpeted straight staircase in Milwaukee with carpeted risers.
Classic Center Hall Colonial
Classic Center Hall Colonial
Forefront DesignsForefront Designs
This is an example of a traditional staircase in New York.

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.
Fenton Residence 6
Fenton Residence 6
Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLCTim Hollerbach Designs, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional carpeted straight staircase in St Louis with carpeted risers.
Kitchen Remodel PLUS in Warren, NJ
Kitchen Remodel PLUS in Warren, NJ
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Redone stairs
Photo of a large traditional wood u-shaped staircase in New York with open risers.
Ashland Residence
Ashland Residence
Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)
Casey Dunn Photography
Design ideas for a traditional staircase in Houston.
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