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U-shaped Staircase with Panelled Walls Ideas and Designs

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Stairway
Great Rooms Building GroupGreat Rooms Building Group
Large wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers and panelled walls.
Garden Oaks Modern Farmhouse
Garden Oaks Modern Farmhouse
Jamestown Estate HomesJamestown Estate Homes
Design ideas for a large country wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Houston with painted wood risers and panelled walls.
Lake of the Woods
Lake of the Woods
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
Looking down from the grand staircase Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Coastal wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Grand Rapids with painted wood risers and panelled walls.
79_Horizontal Balustrade in High-end Interior Architecture, Great Falls VA 22066
79_Horizontal Balustrade in High-end Interior Architecture, Great Falls VA 22066
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
This wooden staircase helps define space in this open-concept modern home; stained treads blend with the hardwood floors and the horizontal balustrade allows for natural light to filter into living and kitchen area. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company. ® All rights reserved
Lyders Residence
Lyders Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Design ideas for a large nautical wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers and panelled walls.
Transitional Staircase
Transitional Staircase
Photo of a traditional wood u-shaped staircase in Minneapolis with painted wood risers and panelled walls.
Paris in Draper
Paris in Draper
Steven Dailey ConstructionSteven Dailey Construction
Design ideas for a large carpeted u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Salt Lake City with wood risers and panelled walls.
Shiplap Staircase
Shiplap Staircase
Cutting Edge Homes Inc.Cutting Edge Homes Inc.
Gorgeous detailing from a custom back staircase, which was once a simple hope on a wishlist. • Whole Home Renovation + Addition, 1879 Built Home Wellesley, MA
Bearsden extension
Bearsden extension
Breagh ArchitectsBreagh Architects
Photo of a contemporary carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Glasgow with carpeted risers, panelled walls and wallpapered walls.
Hockley, Essex - Residential
Hockley, Essex - Residential
Peach StudioPeach Studio
This is an example of a medium sized classic carpeted u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Essex with carpeted risers, panelled walls and feature lighting.
Black Heart
Black Heart
Maven Home InteriorsMaven Home Interiors
This feature stairwell wall is tricked out with individual lights in each custom oak strip. Lights change color.
Design ideas for an expansive modern carpeted u-shaped metal railing staircase in Salt Lake City with carpeted risers and panelled walls.
Stair Hall
Stair Hall
VB Custom Carpentry IncVB Custom Carpentry Inc
An exquisite interior staircase with a sleek grey color scheme, contrasting dark wood floors, and elegant white railings. Natural light floods in from a large window at the top of the stairs, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. The intricate wall molding adds texture, and there are subtle design elements like a metal object for hanging items and a unique light fixture hanging in front of a window. This space effortlessly combines modern and classic design elements, making it an excellent source of inspiration for those seeking a stylish interior for their home or office.
East Star
East Star
Triple Dot Design StudioTriple Dot Design Studio
Updated entry and staircase in this traditional heritage home. New flooring throughout, re-painted staircase, wall paneling, and light sconces. Adding detailed elements to bring back character into this home.
Entrance Hall & Stairwell
Entrance Hall & Stairwell
Emma Tutill LtdEmma Tutill Ltd
Large traditional painted wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Essex with painted wood risers and panelled walls.
Smithwood Drive
Smithwood Drive
New Age DesignNew Age Design
New Age Design
Medium sized traditional wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Toronto with painted wood risers and panelled walls.
79_Horizontal Balustrade in High-end Interior Architecture, Great Falls VA 22066
79_Horizontal Balustrade in High-end Interior Architecture, Great Falls VA 22066
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
This wooden staircase helps define space in this open-concept modern home; stained treads blend with the hardwood floors and the horizontal balustrade allows for natural light to filter into living and kitchen area. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company. ® All rights reserved
Contemporary Craftsman
Contemporary Craftsman
Derrick ArchitectureDerrick Architecture
Contemporary Craftsman Home with traditional "u" shaped stair open to the second floor. Paneling wraps the staircase and a niche provides a perfect location for a Stickley side table and Craftsman lamp
Gorgeous Los Gatos Remodel
Gorgeous Los Gatos Remodel
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers and panelled walls.
Lyders Residence
Lyders Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Inspiration for a large coastal wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers and panelled walls.
Shiplap Staircase
Shiplap Staircase
Cutting Edge Homes Inc.Cutting Edge Homes Inc.
It's all in the details. • Whole Home Renovation + Addition, 1879 Built Home Wellesley, MA
This is an example of a large nautical wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers and panelled walls.

U-shaped Staircase with Panelled Walls 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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