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White U-shaped Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Modern Farm House
Modern Farm House
Victoria Hardy InteriorsVictoria Hardy Interiors
Chicago Home Photos Barrington, IL
This is an example of a medium sized rural wood u-shaped staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers.
Rad Waterside Pad
Rad Waterside Pad
Julie Glavin DesignJulie Glavin Design
Sandblasted beams, glass & timber rail, sisal carpet, and recycled fisherman's baskets create a textured glow.
Inspiration for a nautical carpeted u-shaped glass railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.
Sleek | New Construction
Sleek | New Construction
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
A view from the Kitchen to the Foyer offers great interest between the varying levels. Architectural LED lighting peaks through the windows adding to the street level experience as much as the interior experience. Cable rail stair detailing allows for a clear visual experience between spaces. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
Modern Living in Downtown Birmingham
Modern Living in Downtown Birmingham
Stalburg DesignStalburg Design
A staircase is so much more than circulation. It provides a space to create dramatic interior architecture, a place for design to carve into, where a staircase can either embrace or stand as its own design piece. In this custom stair and railing design, completed in January 2020, we wanted a grand statement for the two-story foyer. With walls wrapped in a modern wainscoting, the staircase is a sleek combination of black metal balusters and honey stained millwork. Open stair treads of white oak were custom stained to match the engineered wide plank floors. Each riser painted white, to offset and highlight the ascent to a U-shaped loft and hallway above. The black interior doors and white painted walls enhance the subtle color of the wood, and the oversized black metal chandelier lends a classic and modern feel. The staircase is created with several “zones”: from the second story, a panoramic view is offered from the second story loft and surrounding hallway. The full height of the home is revealed and the detail of our black metal pendant can be admired in close view. At the main level, our staircase lands facing the dining room entrance, and is flanked by wall sconces set within the wainscoting. It is a formal landing spot with views to the front entrance as well as the backyard patio and pool. And in the lower level, the open stair system creates continuity and elegance as the staircase ends at the custom home bar and wine storage. The view back up from the bottom reveals a comprehensive open system to delight its family, both young and old!
Seaside Getaway
Seaside Getaway
Joseph Olson InteriorsJoseph Olson Interiors
Inspiration for a beach style wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers and tongue and groove walls.
Photographie intérieure et extérieure
Photographie intérieure et extérieure
Photographe immobilier et Airbnb Saint-TropezPhotographe immobilier et Airbnb Saint-Tropez
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary tiled u-shaped glass railing staircase in Marseille with tiled risers.
Grand Staircase
Grand Staircase
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
A home of this magnitude needed a staircase that is worthy of a castle and where all high school students would die to take their prom pictures. The design of this U-shaped staircase with the unique staggered windows allows so much natural light to flow into the home and creates visual interest without the need to add trim detailing or wallpaper. It's sleek and clean, like the whole home. Metal railings were used to further the modern, sleek vibes. These metals railing were locally fabricated.
Modern Floating Stair with Pencil Rail, East Hampton, NY
Modern Floating Stair with Pencil Rail, East Hampton, NY
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Floating staircase with steel mono-stringer and white oak treads as seen from below. The wood top rail seamlessly flows up the multi level staircase. Stairs and railings by Keuka Studios Photography by Dave Noonan
Fernleaf II
Fernleaf II
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Inspiration for a coastal wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Orange County with painted wood risers.
Lost Valley Residence 1
Lost Valley Residence 1
h designh design
paneling, sconce, herringbone, modern railing
Photo of an expansive traditional wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Dallas with painted wood risers.
Clinton Hill Rowhouse
Clinton Hill Rowhouse
Urban Pioneering ArchitectureUrban Pioneering Architecture
Complete renovation of a brownstone in a landmark district, including the recreation of the original stoop. Kate Glicksberg Photography
This is an example of a classic painted wood u-shaped staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Brickstreet House
Brickstreet House
Laura Design CompanyLaura Design Company
Photo by Emily Kennedy Photo
Large country carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Chicago with carpeted risers.
Pasadena Project - High End Residential Flooring - European Oak
Pasadena Project - High End Residential Flooring - European Oak
Pacific Hardwood FlooringPacific Hardwood Flooring
Inspiration for a classic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Winding Road
Winding Road
Chip Webster ArchitectureChip Webster Architecture
Fred Mueller Photography
Coastal wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
Transitional Design - South Dakota
Transitional Design - South Dakota
David Charlez DesignsDavid Charlez Designs
Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
Lake Retreat
Lake Retreat
Rebecca Driggs InteriorsRebecca Driggs Interiors
Sean Costello
Inspiration for a nautical carpeted u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Raleigh with carpeted risers.
007 House
007 House
Dick Clark + AssociatesDick Clark + Associates
Dror Baldinger
This is an example of a contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Austin with wood risers.
Haus Gr
Haus Gr
RADON photography / Norman RadonRADON photography / Norman Radon
(c) RADON photography / Norman Radron
Design ideas for a small country painted wood u-shaped wood railing staircase with painted wood risers.
Daniel Island- River View
Daniel Island- River View
JacksonBuilt Custom HomesJacksonBuilt Custom Homes
Photo: Patrick Brickman
Design ideas for a wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Charleston.
Mississauga Custom Home
Mississauga Custom Home
HARRISON FAE DESIGNHARRISON FAE DESIGN
Photo of an expansive contemporary wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Toronto with wood risers.

White U-shaped Staircase 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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