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U-shaped Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Silver Lake Guest House
Silver Lake Guest House
Battle Associates, ArchitectsBattle Associates, Architects
Intimate Stair with Hobbit Door . This project was a Guest House for a long time Battle Associates Client. Smaller, smaller, smaller the owners kept saying about the guest cottage right on the water's edge. The result was an intimate, almost diminutive, two bedroom cottage for extended family visitors. White beadboard interiors and natural wood structure keep the house light and airy. The fold-away door to the screen porch allows the space to flow beautifully. Photographer: Nancy Belluscio
Empire Pass, Deer Valley, Utah
Empire Pass, Deer Valley, Utah
Elevation Design GroupElevation Design Group
Bryan Rowland
This is an example of a large traditional wood u-shaped staircase in Salt Lake City with wood risers.
Colorado Serenity
Colorado Serenity
Tiffany HomesTiffany Homes
Photo of a medium sized rustic wood u-shaped staircase in Denver with open risers.
Sugarbush House in Warren, Vermont
Sugarbush House in Warren, Vermont
Brothers Building Company IncBrothers Building Company Inc
Inspiration for a large rustic wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Burlington with wood risers.
Metal Works
Metal Works
LNL Property ServicesLNL Property Services
Medium sized classic wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Modern Interior
Modern Interior
ALTER URBAN DESIGN COLLABORATIVEALTER URBAN DESIGN COLLABORATIVE
Design ideas for a contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Baltimore with open risers and a feature wall.
Hilltop House
Hilltop House
Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc.Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc.
Rustic painted wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
Richmond Warehouse Conversion
Richmond Warehouse Conversion
K+ARchitectsK+ARchitects
Ground level staircase
Photo of an industrial wood u-shaped staircase in Melbourne with open risers.
Arcadia Home
Arcadia Home
mTo Construction Co, IncmTo Construction Co, Inc
This is an example of a medium sized traditional wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Phoenix with painted wood risers.
Kendrick Hill Interior Shots
Kendrick Hill Interior Shots
Capital Construction IncCapital Construction Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized classic wood u-shaped staircase in New York with wood risers.
Interiors
Interiors
UserUser
The mahogany rails provide a nice contrast to the pine walls. Photography by Gil Stose
Medium sized classic wood u-shaped staircase in Other with wood 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.
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers and under stair storage.
Music by the Sea
Music by the Sea
V.I. Camelot Homes Ltd.V.I. Camelot Homes Ltd.
Custom staircase with playable harp.
Design ideas for a traditional wood u-shaped staircase in Vancouver with wood risers.
Sandymount
Sandymount
Classic American Homes, Inc.Classic American Homes, Inc.
The original stairs were carpeted and had a knee wall going up the stairs and at the top of the hallway. We removed the knee wall and installed a maple railing with rod iron balusters and installed new maple risers and treads.
Oak Framed New Build - Stansted, Essex
Oak Framed New Build - Stansted, Essex
William Beard Flooring LtdWilliam Beard Flooring Ltd
contemporary steel oak clad staircase with safety glass only balustrade
Design ideas for a medium sized wood u-shaped staircase in Essex with wood risers.
New Modern Farmhouse
New Modern Farmhouse
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Stairway with black steel railings and handrail, western red cedar ceilings and recycled heart pine wood flooring in modern farmhouse style home on a ranch in Idaho. Photo by Tory Taglio Photography
Foursquare Green Home 2010
Foursquare Green Home 2010
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
Construction: LaMar Construction, Inc, Scotts Valley, CA
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in San Francisco with painted wood risers.
timber stairs with stacked stringers
timber stairs with stacked stringers
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Seattle with open risers.
Martis Camp Lot 314
Martis Camp Lot 314
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Tim Stone
This is an example of a medium sized classic wood u-shaped staircase in Sacramento with open risers.

U-shaped 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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