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Victorian Staircase with Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Split Rock Manor
Split Rock Manor
UserUser
Design ideas for a victorian staircase in New York with feature lighting.
Shingle Style Overlooking the Beach
Shingle Style Overlooking the Beach
Austin Patterson Disston ArchitectsAustin Patterson Disston Architects
ChiChi Ubina
Photo of a victorian wood staircase in New York with feature lighting.
Our Work
Our Work
DavishireDavishire
Large victorian staircase in Nashville with feature lighting.
Victorian Renovation and Design
Victorian Renovation and Design
McMahon Design GroupMcMahon Design Group
The original pine floors were refinished. The color palette is off white, gold, and black. A striped gold, off white, and black wall paper. Antique side table with marble top. Black and brass table lamps. On the landing, antique gold mirror, antique table and brass sconces with black silk shades (rewired). Custom arranged florals were added to give this entrance a welcoming feeling. Photography: Wing Wong, MemoriesTTL, LLC
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
ID Studio InteriorsID Studio Interiors
This is the original staircase and newel post. over the years the light was destroyed so we found a replacement that is a perfect match!
Large victorian wood curved wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers and feature lighting.
Home on the Waves, Cohasset
Home on the Waves, Cohasset
Katie Rosenfeld DesignKatie Rosenfeld Design
This ocean-front shingled Gambrel style house is home to a young family with little kids who lead an active, outdoor lifestyle. My goal was to create a bespoke, colorful and eclectic interior that looked sophisticated and fresh, but that was tough enough to withstand salt, sand and wet kids galore. The palette of coral and blue is an obvious choice, but we tried to translate it into a less expected, slightly updated way, hence the front door! Liberal use of indoor-outdoor fabrics created a seamless appearance while preserving the utility needed for this full time seaside residence. photo: Michael J Lee Photography
Traditional Stairs to match the house style
Traditional Stairs to match the house style
Golden Visions DesignGolden Visions Design
10' height lower floor ceilings required three flights of stairs to bridge the first and new second floor addition. Larry designed this staircase in a classic Victorian style to match the home's existing look. Golden Visions Design Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Modern Aesthetic for an 1890 New Jersey Victorian Home
Modern Aesthetic for an 1890 New Jersey Victorian Home
Sarah Seung-McFarlandSarah Seung-McFarland
Photo: Sarah Seung-McFarland © 2017 Houzz
Photo of a victorian staircase in Philadelphia with feature lighting.
Victorian Staircase
Victorian Staircase
Photo of a victorian staircase in London with feature lighting.
Millbrook Estate
Millbrook Estate
Di Biase Filkoff ArchitectsDi 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.
Woodland Heights Home
Woodland Heights Home
Brick+Mortar RehabBrick+Mortar Rehab
Sara Eastman
Photo of a victorian wood straight staircase in Richmond with wood risers and feature lighting.
Newport Victorian
Newport Victorian
Gale Goff ArchitectGale 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.
Harbor Front Retreat
Harbor Front Retreat
Wadia AssociatesWadia Associates
This is an example of a victorian staircase in New York with feature lighting.
A NEW PROJECT! Classic Seaside Shingle Style
A NEW PROJECT! Classic Seaside Shingle Style
Taste Design IncTaste Design Inc
Photography: Nat Rea
Photo of a victorian wood u-shaped staircase in Providence with feature lighting.
Boston Townhouse
Boston Townhouse
Stedila DesignStedila Design
Richard Mandelkorn
Design ideas for a victorian wood curved staircase in Boston with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
1880 Victorian Staircase
1880 Victorian Staircase
Sundance ColorsSundance Colors
The owner of the house lived in Singapore for several years. We combined the old Victorian with the art and some modern furniture. I like the way this complimentary color scheme of an aqua and orange works. Thank you Ansley Braverman for a lovely photo session!
Dartmouth Lodge House
Dartmouth Lodge House
UserUser
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
Jamaica Plain Historic Victorian Remodel
Jamaica Plain Historic Victorian Remodel
MKB Partners LLCMKB Partners LLC
This is an example of a medium sized victorian wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with wood risers and feature lighting.
Traditional Staircase
Traditional Staircase
This is an example of a victorian wood u-shaped staircase in Other with feature lighting.
Sustainable Custom Interior Iron Railings
Sustainable Custom Interior Iron Railings
Compass IronworksCompass Ironworks
Graceful curves curl around straight pickets with finials. See more at http://ironworkclassics.com/iron-railings-gallery/ , or call 717-442-4500 ex. 2 to see about getting your own beautiful railing installed in your home.

Victorian Staircase with Feature Lighting 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.
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