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U-shaped and Curved Staircase Ideas and Designs

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West End, Glasgow Full house refurbishment
West End, Glasgow Full house refurbishment
Karen Parry ArchitectKaren Parry Architect
Stairway
Inspiration for an eclectic painted wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Glasgow with painted wood risers and wainscoting.
Notting Hill Terraced House
Notting Hill Terraced House
Simon Kennedy Architectural PhotographySimon Kennedy Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized wood curved wood railing staircase in London with wood risers.
Woodford Square
Woodford Square
Juliet Murphy PhotographyJuliet Murphy Photography
Medium sized classic wood curved metal railing staircase spindle in London with brick walls.
H-Smith II
H-Smith II
SuprematiSupremati
Photo of a contemporary curved wood railing staircase in London with limestone treads and limestone risers.
HOUSE IN KENSINGTON
HOUSE IN KENSINGTON
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
Large traditional wood curved mixed railing staircase spindle in London with painted wood risers.
Cleeves House
Cleeves House
Alexander James InteriorsAlexander James Interiors
Cleeves House Staircase
Classic u-shaped staircase in Berkshire.
Maresfield Gardens
Maresfield Gardens
MW ArchitectsMW Architects
French + Tye
Contemporary wood curved staircase in London with wood risers.
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
Mitchell Berry ArchitectsMitchell Berry Architects
Design ideas for a classic curved staircase in London.
Transitional Metal & Wood Staircase
Transitional Metal & Wood Staircase
Coast Salish WoodcraftersCoast Salish Woodcrafters
Photo of a large traditional wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Vancouver with painted wood risers.
Lake House New Construction
Lake House New Construction
Leighanne LaMarre InteriorsLeighanne LaMarre Interiors
This is an example of a large rural wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Detroit with painted wood risers.
Modern Farm House
Modern Farm House
Victoria Hardy InteriorsVictoria Hardy Interiors
Chicago Home Photos Barrington, IL
This is an example of a medium sized rural wood u-shaped staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers.
Tillinghast
Tillinghast
YAWN design studio, inc. FL IB 26000604YAWN design studio, inc. FL IB 26000604
stephen allen photography
Photo of a large traditional wood curved staircase in Miami with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Award Winning Curving Stair
Award Winning Curving Stair
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
Clawson Architects designed the Main Entry/Stair Hall, flooding the space with natural light on both the first and second floors while enhancing views and circulation with more thoughtful space allocations and period details. AIA Gold Medal Winner for Interior Architectural Element.
White Oak Farm
White Oak Farm
Hutker ArchitectsHutker Architects
Photo of a contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Boston with wood risers.
Carona Del Mar
Carona Del Mar
Anne Michaelsen DesignAnne Michaelsen Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Arlington Model Home - Davidson, NC
Arlington Model Home - Davidson, NC
AR HOMES - CHARLOTTE AND LAKE NORMANAR HOMES - CHARLOTTE AND LAKE NORMAN
Arthur Rutenberg Homes
Classic wood curved mixed railing staircase in Charlotte with painted wood risers.
Traditional Staircase
Traditional Staircase
This is an example of a traditional wood curved metal railing staircase in San Francisco with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Walking on WoodWalking on Wood
Expansive traditional wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Martin Architects PCMartin Architects PC
Jeff Heatley
Contemporary metal u-shaped staircase in New York with metal risers.
Float House IV
Float House IV
Integrate Architecture & PlanningIntegrate Architecture & Planning
Jeff Amram Photography
This is an example of a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Portland with wood risers and under stair storage.

U-shaped and Curved Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful 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 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 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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