Victorian Straight Staircase Ideas and Designs

Roger Oates Westport Lemon stair runner carpet in Farnham Surrey

Roger Oates Westport Lemon stair runner carpet fitted to white painted staircase in Farnham Surrey
This is an example of a medium sized victorian wood straight wood railing staircase in Surrey with wood risers.

Historic Home Renovation

Carpentry with Integrity, Inc.

Heavily damaged walnut stair case was restored to retain its rustic charm. Dan Barker Photographer-Fly By Chicago
Medium sized victorian wood straight wood railing staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers.

Interior House Painters

Artisons Painting And Remodeling

Joseph DiGangi
Design ideas for a victorian wood straight wood railing staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers.

Vorher

Reinisch modernisiert

Reinisch modernisiert
This is an example of a medium sized victorian acrylic straight staircase in Frankfurt with carpeted risers.

Stanwood Custom Home

John Piazza Jr Construction & Remodeling

This is an example of a victorian wood straight wood railing staircase in Seattle with wood risers.

External staircase

Metcalfe Metal Ltd

A decretive external staircase with a large landing and bespoke features. The folded treads will be finished with oak so only the rise will be seen, the laser cut detail on the rise allows light to shine through and gives the staircase an ornate feel. The balustrade is fabricated from stock items amended to suit the clients desired look.

Hand rail

Southern Cross Weldingand Fabrication

Simple floor mount hand rail.
Inspiration for a small victorian wood straight metal railing staircase in New Orleans with metal risers.

Maremma Ln

Naddour's Custom Metalworks/Baltic Iron Doors

This is an example of a small victorian wood straight staircase in Orange County with wood risers.

Glen Gardner, NJ

Robert A Civiletti Hardwood Floors, LLC

Design ideas for a medium sized victorian wood straight staircase in Newark with wood risers.

Traditional Victorian Staircase with carpet runner

Angella Bligh Interiors

Victorian Terrace Staircase with a touch of modern.
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian carpeted straight wood railing staircase in London with carpeted risers.

Hillbury Road, Wandsworth

GDL London

Expansive victorian wood straight wood railing staircase in London with wood risers.

Victorian Staircase

Medium sized victorian painted wood straight wood railing staircase in Dublin with painted wood risers.

Sustainable Custom Interior Iron Railings

Compass 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.

Sustainable Custom Interior Iron Railings

Compass Ironworks

Medium sized victorian wood straight staircase in New York with painted wood risers.

Make an entrance

User

Entrance and partial staircase in 1st floor apartment within a grand Victoria Villa, Torquay, South Devon. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo-Styling Jan Cadle

Maremma Ln

Naddour's Custom Metalworks/Baltic Iron Doors

Small victorian wood straight staircase in Orange County with wood risers.

Maremma Ln

Naddour's Custom Metalworks/Baltic Iron Doors

Design ideas for a small victorian wood straight staircase in Orange County with wood risers.

Maremma Ln

Naddour's Custom Metalworks/Baltic Iron Doors

Inspiration for a small victorian wood straight staircase in Orange County with wood risers.

Maremma Ln

Naddour's Custom Metalworks/Baltic Iron Doors

Design ideas for a small victorian wood straight staircase in Orange County with wood risers.

Maremma Ln

Naddour's Custom Metalworks/Baltic Iron Doors

This is an example of a small victorian wood straight staircase in Orange County with wood risers.

Victorian Straight 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.

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