Victorian Staircase Ideas and Designs

Condo Commonwealth Ave, Boston

Pink Elephant LLC

This is an example of a victorian staircase in Boston.

Millbrook Estate

Di Biase Filkoff Architects

Durston Saylor
This is an example of a victorian wood l-shaped staircase in New York with painted wood risers and feature lighting.

Valencia Townhouses

Torre Construction & Development

This is an example of a victorian straight staircase in Miami with marble treads and marble risers.

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KENSINGTON RESIDENCE

EWERT LEAF PTY LTD

Fiona Storey
This is an example of a victorian painted wood straight staircase in Melbourne with painted wood risers.

Heights Victorian 2

Brickmoon Design

Photo of a victorian wood u-shaped staircase in Houston with painted wood risers.

45Teel Restored Front Stair

Aurora Architects + Builders

The front staircase of this historic Second Empire Victorian home was beautifully detailed but dark and in need of restoration. It gained lots of light and became a focal point when we removed the walls that formerly enclosed the living spaces. Adding a small window brought even more light. We meticulously restored the balusters, newel posts, curved plaster, and trim. It took finesse to integrate the existing stair with newly leveled floor, raised ceiling, and changes to adjoining walls. The copper color accent wall really brings out the elegant line of this staircase.

Academy Apartments

Blake H. Held, Architect, PLLC

Spiral stair and loft
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian wood spiral metal railing staircase in New York with open risers.

Urbane shingle style Residence

Polsky Perlstein Architects

Mark Schwartz Photography
This is an example of a victorian wood u-shaped staircase in San Francisco.

Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation

ID Studio Interiors

Inspiration for a small victorian wood spiral staircase in Other with wood risers.

Gardnor Road, Hampstead, London NW3

Brosh Architects

Main staircase: Back in 1970’s, the house was divided into flats, the original staircase removed and a kitchen was installed in this space instead. When we deal with period properties, it is very important to be true to the building therefore, we brought back the original layout of the house and (with some research into Victorian floor plans) we designed and built the staircase the way it would have been made 136 years ago. We installed a dado rail to match the period with Oak flooring to bring back the old charm.

Dartmouth Lodge House

User

Stunning panelled staircase and stained-glass windows in a fully renovated Lodge House in the Strawberry Hill Gothic Style. c1883 Warfleet Creek, Dartmouth, South Devon. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling by Jan

Montacute Down

The Vawdrey House

Photography by Siobhan Doran http://www.siobhandoran.com
Design ideas for a victorian painted wood staircase in Kent with painted wood risers.

Entrance hallway

Mia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd

This is an example of a victorian staircase in London.

Lincrusta

Bill McShannon Decorator

Design ideas for a victorian staircase in Cheshire.

Sisal Taped Stair Runner Carpet to period property in Berkshire

Higherground

Our client chose a wool velvet by Ulster Carpets throughout six bedrooms, dressing rooms, landings and service staircases. The client opted for a bespoke taped stair runner carpet in Sisal by Crucial Trading from their Oriental collection to compliment the dark oak wood flooring, and age of the property. The carpet was cut to size on our first visit, taken to our workshop, and installed on our last day. The curved landing is a beautiful feature in this period property with the taped stair runner shadowing the curve perfectly.

Black, White & Pale Grey Victorian Hallway

London Mosaic

Plan view of Victorian mosaic Hallway with staircase. Geometric Tiling installation.
Inspiration for a victorian staircase in London.

Woodland Heights Home

Brick+Mortar Rehab

Sara Eastman
Photo of a victorian wood straight staircase in Richmond with wood risers and feature lighting.

Newport Victorian

Gale Goff Architect

Builder: Ed Lacross Photographer: Anthony Crisafulli Interior design: Kirby Goff ID
Design ideas for a victorian wood staircase in Providence with feature lighting.

Weston Residence

Stonehedge Developments

Photo of a victorian staircase in Boston.

Victorian Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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.

Banana Tree House

YARD Architects

Photo of a victorian staircase in London.

United Kingdom

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