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Wood Railing U-shaped Staircase Ideas and Designs

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French Country
HQ ArchitectsHQ Architects
Jenn Cohen
This is an example of a large traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Denver with painted wood risers.
Entry Hall Staircase
Entry Hall Staircase
BCN HomesBCN Homes
Photo of a classic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in DC Metro with painted wood risers.
Cosmopolitan Grand Terrace
Cosmopolitan Grand Terrace
Cordony GroupCordony Group
Paint Colours (Dulux): Walls - Lyttelton quarter Timberwork/windows - Lexicon quarter Stairwell balustrade - Te Kuiti Floor Stain (Feast Watson): Black Japan
Southern Railing
Southern Railing
Specialized Stair and RailSpecialized Stair and Rail
Design ideas for a classic carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Edmonton with carpeted risers.
Scottish Stone Cottage
Scottish Stone Cottage
Volansky StudioVolansky Studio
Custom designed and built staircase using white oak timbers and railing system
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse u-shaped wood railing staircase in Burlington with wood risers.
Downtown Ann Arbor Loft Stairway
Downtown Ann Arbor Loft Stairway
Momentum Construction LLCMomentum Construction LLC
Photo of a large contemporary wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Detroit with wood risers.
Bright Green Project
Bright Green Project
Chuckanut BuildersChuckanut Builders
Functional art at it's finest. Photo by Chris DiNottia.
Design ideas for a modern wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Seattle with wood risers.
Cohen House
Cohen House
Metcalfe Architecture & DesignMetcalfe Architecture & Design
Photo by Sam Oberter
Contemporary wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Philadelphia.
Window seat Detail
Window seat Detail
Donald Lococo ArchitectsDonald Lococo Architects
A Small Seat At the Top of the Stairs
Medium sized wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in DC Metro with wood risers and wainscoting.
Project Aery
Project Aery
CCASA ArchitectsCCASA Architects
Vertical timber posts that allow for light but also allow protection. Nice design feature to give personality to a stair balustrade.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in London.
Broadmoor
Broadmoor
Woodcastle Homes LtdWoodcastle Homes Ltd
Design ideas for a large classic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Toronto with painted wood risers.
WOOLTON - New Home
WOOLTON - New Home
Big House Little HouseBig House Little House
Design ideas for a large contemporary wood u-shaped wood railing staircase with wood risers.
Demeure classée des année 1911
Demeure classée des année 1911
Y STUDIOY STUDIO
@Florian Peallat
This is an example of a traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Lyon with wood risers.
High end refurbishment of full house with bespoke kitchen and stairs
High end refurbishment of full house with bespoke kitchen and stairs
UserUser
Entrance to the house featuring straight flight of hardwood stairs with runner carpets. Chris Snook
Photo of a medium sized classic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in London with wood risers.
Installing Herringbone Carpet to Stairs
Installing Herringbone Carpet to Stairs
The Flooring Group LtdThe Flooring Group Ltd
Client: Private Residence In West London Brief: To supply & install herringbone carpet to stairs with black border
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in London with carpeted risers.
Water Mill House
Water Mill House
Peter DeWitt Architects PLLCPeter DeWitt Architects PLLC
Christopher Wesnofske
Large classic carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in New York with carpeted risers.
Residential / Home Elevator
Residential / Home Elevator
Nationwide Lifts BC - Residential ElevatorsNationwide Lifts BC - Residential Elevators
This is an example of a large traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Calgary with open risers.
Sunny Valley, 330 m2
Sunny Valley, 330 m2
Nirenburg.DesignNirenburg.Design
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian wood u-shaped wood railing staircase with tiled risers.
Coastal Craftsman with a Twist
Coastal Craftsman with a Twist
JTID Inc.JTID Inc.
Staircase leading up to the second floor. All treads which were previously carpeted were replaced with custom-made oak ones.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Los Angeles with painted wood risers.
In the Heart of Brentwood
In the Heart of Brentwood
Castle HomesCastle Homes
Reed Brown Photography
Inspiration for a classic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Nashville with painted wood risers.

Wood Railing 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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