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Wood Staircase Ideas and Designs

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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.
Appartement à Paris, 340m²
Appartement à Paris, 340m²
Fanny Prat - Architecte d'intérieurFanny Prat - Architecte d'intérieur
Studio Chevojon
Inspiration for a traditional wood curved wood railing staircase in Paris with wood risers.
Transitional Staircase
Transitional Staircase
Photo of a classic wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Los Angeles with painted wood risers and under stair storage.
Durham renovation
Durham renovation
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
This renovation consisted of a complete kitchen and master bathroom remodel, powder room remodel, addition of secondary bathroom, laundry relocate, office and mudroom addition, fireplace surround, stairwell upgrade, floor refinish, and additional custom features throughout.
"Cowgirl Chateau- Weston, MA
"Cowgirl Chateau- Weston, MA
Andra Birkerts DesignAndra Birkerts Design
M. Lee photo
Design ideas for a bohemian wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Boston with tiled risers.
New Home Build
New Home Build
Cerami Builders IncCerami Builders Inc
Photography by Paul Dyer
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood straight metal railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Timbertrail Rd
Timbertrail Rd
328 Design Group328 Design Group
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Denver with open risers.
Oceanfront Home - Mantoloking, New Jersey
Oceanfront Home - Mantoloking, New Jersey
Crimson CapitalCrimson Capital
Design ideas for an expansive beach style wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
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.
Mediterra De-Med Renovation
Mediterra De-Med Renovation
Collins DuPont Design GroupCollins DuPont Design Group
Interior Design by Amy Coslet Interior Designer ASID, NCIDQ. Construction Harwick Homes. Photography Amber Frederiksen
This is an example of a medium sized classic wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Miami with wood risers.
Riverbottoms Remodel
Riverbottoms Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
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Sterndale Road
Sterndale Road
OmniformOmniform
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in London with wood risers and under stair storage.
Modern Cable Rail Balustrade
Modern Cable Rail Balustrade
Lake Shore Stair CompanyLake Shore Stair Company
Photo of a medium sized nautical wood straight wire cable railing staircase in Chicago with wood risers.
Playful Canal Home
Playful Canal Home
Shoreline InteriorsShoreline Interiors
The design goal of this large scale remodel was to open up the compartmentalized floor plan, install a new kitchen with a statement counter-top that doubled as art. The Client also wanted new flooring, paint, light fixtures, furniture, stairs and to update an old guest bathroom. The Coastal Modern finishes and accessories are a perfect fit to compliment canal living at it's finest.
"The Lantern" a lakeside home
"The Lantern" a lakeside home
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Mark Hoyle - Townville, SC
Small eclectic wood straight wood railing staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Alcott - English Farmhouse
Alcott - English Farmhouse
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
American farmhouse meets English cottage style in this welcoming design featuring a large living room, kitchen and spacious landing-level master suite with handy walk-in closet. Five other bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, a screen porch, home office and a lower-level sports court make Alcott the perfect family home. Photography: David Bixel
Seal Harbor Cottage
Seal Harbor Cottage
Leandra Fremont-Smith InteriorsLeandra Fremont-Smith Interiors
Jeff Roberts Imaging
Design ideas for a classic wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Portland Maine with wood risers.
Lake Texoma New Build
Lake Texoma New Build
Studio SteidleyStudio Steidley
Michael Hunter Photography
Photo of a medium sized beach style wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase with wood risers.
Shore Road
Shore Road
By DesignBy Design
Photographer: Anthony Crisafulli
Classic wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Harcourt Lane Kitchen
Harcourt Lane Kitchen
Michaelson Homes LLCMichaelson Homes LLC
After opening up the stairwell between the kitchen and the living room, the homeowners had extra storage space under the stairs. Now it's used as the dog's crate area, complete with a custom doggy door. Photography by: William Manning

Wood 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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