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Decorating With Gold Wood Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Lake House Two - Stair
Lake House Two - Stair
McClellan | TelloneMcClellan | Tellone
Photo: Ben Benschneider
Design ideas for a modern wood staircase in Seattle.
Classic Lakeside Cottage
Classic Lakeside Cottage
The Sitting RoomThe Sitting Room
Troy Thies troy@troythiesphoto.com
Photo of a medium sized classic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Minneapolis.
Lighting Design at Kensington Studios
Lighting Design at Kensington Studios
Light House Designs LtdLight House Designs Ltd
This open plan property in Kensington studios hosted an impressive double height living room, open staircase and glass partitions. The lighting design needed to draw the eye through the space and work from lots of different viewing angles Photo by Tom St Aubyn
Il Nostro Sogno
Il Nostro Sogno
Andrea Swan - Swan ArchitectureAndrea Swan - Swan Architecture
Landmark Photography
This is an example of a mediterranean wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Minneapolis with wood risers.
Modern Retro Home
Modern Retro Home
Intrim Group Pty LtdIntrim Group Pty Ltd
Photo of a midcentury wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Newcastle - Maitland.
Flavor Paper Celestial Dragon Wallpaper
Flavor Paper Celestial Dragon Wallpaper
Spruce, LLCSpruce, LLC
This is an example of an eclectic wood u-shaped staircase in New Orleans with wood risers.
Haus M
Haus M
Michael Moser ImagesMichael Moser Images
Michael Moser Images, Leipzig
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Berlin with wood risers.
Stunning horseshoe shaped staircase
Stunning horseshoe shaped staircase
EeStairs UK Ltd.EeStairs UK Ltd.
Contemporary wood staircase in Other with wood risers and a feature wall.
Il Nostro Sogno
Il Nostro Sogno
Dwelling DesignsDwelling Designs
Design ideas for a contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Minneapolis with wood risers.
Transitional Staircase
Transitional Staircase
Photo of a large traditional wood curved staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers and a feature wall.
Sauganash House
Sauganash House
UserUser
©Amy Braswell
Inspiration for a traditional wood curved metal railing staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers.
Restructuration d'une maison Particulier
Restructuration d'une maison Particulier
APO - Architecture Design d'espaceAPO - Architecture Design d'espace
Fred Laures
This is an example of a traditional wood curved metal railing staircase in Reims with wood risers and feature lighting.
The Lotus - Wandi WA
The Lotus - Wandi WA
UserUser
D-Max Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Perth with wood risers.
Villa Elouise
Villa Elouise
MiracleroomMiracleroom
eigene
Photo of an expansive classic wood curved staircase in Leipzig with wood risers.

Decorating With Gold 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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