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Victorian Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Victorian Family Home
Victorian Family Home
Susan Venn DesignSusan Venn Design
Inspiration for a victorian staircase in Other with a dado rail.
Pelham Shingle Style for a Modern Family
Pelham Shingle Style for a Modern Family
Fivecat Studio | ArchitectureFivecat Studio | Architecture
Photos by Scott LePage Photography
Design ideas for a victorian staircase spindle in New York.
Fitzroy North
Fitzroy North
Nook ResidentialNook Residential
architect: nic owen architects builder: nook residential charred timber: eco timber Photography: scottrudduck.com
This is an example of a small victorian wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Melbourne with wood risers.
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Roger Oates Kobe Jade stair runner carpet in Esher Surrey
Roger Oates Kobe Jade stair runner carpet in Esher Surrey
HighergroundHigherground
Roger Oates Kobe Jade stair runner carpet fitted to white painted staircase with Brushed Chrome stair rods
This is an example of a small victorian wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Surrey with wood risers.
Windrift at River Islands
Windrift at River Islands
Brookfield Residential Northern CaliforniaBrookfield Residential Northern California
Douglas Johnson Photography
This is an example of a victorian carpeted l-shaped staircase in San Francisco with carpeted risers.
Victorian Pool House, Atherton, California
Victorian Pool House, Atherton, California
John Malick & AssociatesJohn Malick & Associates
Victorian Pool House Architect: John Malick & Associates Photograph by Jeannie O'Connor
Victorian spiral staircase in San Francisco.
Victorian Staircase
Victorian Staircase
Design ideas for a victorian wood staircase in New York.
High-Class Cottage Expansion and Renovation in Farmington
High-Class Cottage Expansion and Renovation in Farmington
UCE Fine BuildersUCE Fine Builders
Inspiration for a large victorian l-shaped wood railing staircase in Bridgeport.
Oakland Hall
Oakland Hall
Sailer DesignSailer Design
This is an example of a victorian staircase in Nashville.
Victorian Century Home- Whole Home Renovation
Victorian Century Home- Whole Home Renovation
Payne & Tompkins Design-RenovationsPayne & Tompkins Design-Renovations
Victorian staircase in Cleveland.
Bath Box Terrace
Bath Box Terrace
Kitty Lee ArchitectureKitty Lee Architecture
Design ideas for a small victorian l-shaped wood railing staircase in Sydney.
Bed & Breakfast
Bed & Breakfast
Tree Line BuildersTree Line Builders
Inspiration for a victorian wood railing staircase in Other.
Short Hills NJ Victorian Renovation
Short Hills NJ Victorian Renovation
Hudson HomeHudson Home
All Interior Cabinetry, Millwork, Trim and Finishes designed by Hudson Home Architect Studio 1200 Photographer Christian Garibaldi
This is an example of a victorian staircase in Boston.
San Ysidro Beverly Hills
San Ysidro Beverly Hills
Creative BuildersCreative Builders
This is an example of a large victorian wood spiral mixed railing staircase in Los Angeles with painted wood risers.
O Road
O Road
Hughes Design and Build London LtdHughes Design and Build London Ltd
www.adscott.net
Photo of a victorian staircase in London.
Victorian Guest Cottage
Victorian Guest Cottage
Doyle Coffin Architecture LLCDoyle Coffin Architecture LLC
Doyle Coffin Architecture + Dan Lenore, Photgrapher
Inspiration for a medium sized victorian wood l-shaped staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Victorian Guest Cottage
Victorian Guest Cottage
Doyle Coffin Architecture LLCDoyle Coffin Architecture LLC
Doyle Coffin Architecture + Dan Lenore, Photgrapher
This is an example of a medium sized victorian wood l-shaped staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Mark Feehily Collaboration
Mark Feehily Collaboration
Cochrane DesignCochrane Design
Long grey staircase with it's dark banister and grey stair carpet runner, peacefully leading down to smooth light brown wooden panel floor. Selective contrast of oyster white and dark grey blended creating a calming atmosphere. Patterned wall panelling following along stair case walls and onto wall doors. Rustic radiator
Advantage Basements London
Advantage Basements London
Chris SnookChris Snook
Chris Snook
Photo of a small victorian wood l-shaped staircase in London with wood risers.

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.
Historic Schoolhouse Loft
Historic Schoolhouse Loft
Lisa Wolfe Design, LtdLisa Wolfe Design, Ltd
Photographer: Todd Pierson
Design ideas for a victorian wood straight staircase spindle in Chicago with wood risers.
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