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William Hefner Architecture Interiors & Landscape
William Hefner Architecture Interiors & Landscape
Studio William HefnerStudio William Hefner
Design ideas for a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
Stewart St. entry
Stewart St. entry
theottomanempiretheottomanempire
photo by me
Photo of a victorian wood staircase in Other.
Lake Home Stairs
Lake Home Stairs
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Exquisite Mediterranean home on Lake Austin. Photography by Coles Hairston
Mediterranean wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Austin with wood risers.
Streeter Home on Lake Minnetonka
Streeter Home on Lake Minnetonka
Alecia Stevens, Inc.Alecia Stevens, Inc.
Entry of the Streeter home. Hand-scraped walnut flooring, custom steel railing, white Venetian plaster walls by Darril Otto, Otto Painting Design
This is an example of a classic wood l-shaped staircase in Minneapolis with wood risers.
Somerset Contemporary Addition/Renovation
Somerset Contemporary Addition/Renovation
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary wood wire cable railing staircase in DC Metro with open risers and feature lighting.
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
ACANTHUS Architecture & Design, San Francisco, CAACANTHUS Architecture & Design, San Francisco, CA
Photo of a traditional wood wood railing staircase in San Francisco with painted wood risers.
Traditional Staircase
Traditional Staircase
Inspiration for a classic wood straight staircase in Newark with wood risers.
Sunset Park, Brooklyn Rowhouse
Sunset Park, Brooklyn Rowhouse
Barker Associates Architecture OfficeBarker Associates Architecture Office
Francis Dzikowski
Design ideas for a classic wood straight staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
our entryway staircase
our entryway staircase
misty wmisty w
We found old house numbers...primed and painted them and hung on our staircase. We love it!
Traditional wood wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
Cary Bernstein Architect Potrero Residence
Cary Bernstein Architect Potrero Residence
Cary Bernstein ArchitectCary Bernstein Architect
This is an example of a classic wood u-shaped staircase in San Francisco.
Bright and Bold
Bright and Bold
UserUser
Stacey Van Berkel
This is an example of a classic wood l-shaped staircase in Jacksonville with painted wood risers.
2009 Southern Accents Showhome
2009 Southern Accents Showhome
Period Homes, Inc.Period Homes, Inc.
Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
This is an example of a traditional wood staircase in Dallas with wood risers.
Beach Style Staircase
Beach Style Staircase
Beach style wood staircase in Other with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Fort Worth Dream Home Staircase
Fort Worth Dream Home Staircase
Hull HistoricalHull Historical
Photo of a traditional wood staircase in Dallas.
Grand Staircase
Grand Staircase
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
A John Kraemer & Sons home on Lake Minnetonka's Smithtown Bay. Photography: Landmark Photography
Photo of a traditional wood staircase in Minneapolis.
In The Country
In The Country
Sroka Design, Inc.Sroka Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a classic wood staircase in DC Metro with feature lighting.
Interior
Interior
JMSmith PhotographyJMSmith Photography
James Smith
Industrial wood straight staircase in London with metal risers.
Calibogue Cay
Calibogue Cay
Group3Group3
Photo of a coastal wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers, under stair storage and feature lighting.
エントランスホール
エントランスホール
重量木骨の家（耐震構法SE構法）重量木骨の家（耐震構法SE構法）
玄関を抜けると、ホテルやギャラリーと見間違うほどの広々としたエントランスホールが広がる。ゆくゆくはこのスペースをオフィスの受付にすることも考えているそう。
Design ideas for a contemporary wood wire cable railing staircase in Tokyo with wood risers and a feature wall.
Warren Drive 2
Warren Drive 2
Rossington ArchitectureRossington Architecture
Open Homes Photography
Photo of a contemporary wood staircase in San Francisco with wood risers and feature lighting.

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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