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Wood Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Waterfront Residence
Waterfront Residence
Tyler Engle Architects PSTyler Engle Architects PS
Ben Benschneider
This is an example of a contemporary wood staircase in Seattle with metal risers.
Townhouse Renovation in San Diego
Townhouse Renovation in San Diego
Jon + AudJon + Aud
Audrey McEwen - Architectural Designer and Photographer
Photo of a country wood staircase in San Diego.
Toronto Restoration
Toronto Restoration
Heintzman Sanborn Architecture~Interior DesignHeintzman Sanborn Architecture~Interior Design
Georgian stair hall.
Design ideas for a large classic wood staircase in Toronto with painted wood risers.
Spiral Stair
Spiral Stair
CFH Design StudioCFH Design Studio
Photo credit: Eric Marcus of E.M. Marcus Photography http://www.emmarcusphotography.com
Contemporary home
Contemporary home
Arnal PhotographyArnal Photography
Designed by Modus Architects
Inspiration for a modern wood glass railing staircase in Toronto with wood risers.
Queens Gardens - Straight staircase with glass balustrade
Queens Gardens - Straight staircase with glass balustrade
Elite Metalcraft Co. LtdElite Metalcraft Co. Ltd
Inspiration for a modern wood floating glass railing staircase in London with wood risers.
Pond Square (Staircase)
Pond Square (Staircase)
WildercreativeWildercreative
Timber stair carcass clad in solid oak treads with glass balustrade and hidden wine storage. Detail designed and built by Wildercreative. Photography by Mark Cocksedge
modern san francisco great room by building down
modern san francisco great room by building down
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
Floating stairs are crafted from solid oak beams salvaged from a barn in Oregon. The stringer is black painted steel. The enclosed stairwell acts as a sculptural anchor. Behind the stairwell on the left is a laundry closet concealed by a large sliding door and steps leading up to the mud room. photos by scott hargis
Showhouse at Cavitt Ranch
Showhouse at Cavitt Ranch
The Hills GroupThe Hills Group
Photographer Kat Alves
Photo of a classic wood wire cable railing staircase in Sacramento with wood risers.
NW HOMES
NW HOMES
UserUser
Design ideas for a modern wood wire cable railing staircase in Portland with wood risers.
Ash Nantucket staircase
Ash Nantucket staircase
Highgate BuildersHighgate Builders
Photo of a traditional wood staircase in Chicago.
Kirkland Traditional
Kirkland Traditional
RW Anderson HomesRW Anderson Homes
This is an example of a traditional wood u-shaped staircase in Seattle.
Devil's Lake 1
Devil's Lake 1
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Rustic wood straight mixed railing staircase in Minneapolis with open risers.
Sheared Saltbox
Sheared Saltbox
Stephen Moser ArchitectStephen Moser Architect
© Michael Moran/OTTO
This is an example of a small contemporary wood staircase in New York with wood risers.
NW Minnesota Guest House
NW Minnesota Guest House
Gilbertson PhotographyGilbertson Photography
Gilbertson Photography
Inspiration for a rural wood curved wood railing staircase in Minneapolis with wood risers.
Classic Steel Spiral Staircase
Classic Steel Spiral Staircase
Paragon StairsParagon Stairs
Accent a traditional staircase with decorative ivy stencil risers on your steps.
Inspiration for a rustic wood spiral staircase in Philadelphia with metal risers.
Villanova Transformation
Villanova Transformation
Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd.Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd.
Classic wood l-shaped staircase in Philadelphia.
brantley palmer
brantley palmer
Jamestown BuildersJamestown Builders
all photos by joe kingry photography
Design ideas for a classic wood staircase in Denver with painted wood risers.
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
Design ideas for a contemporary wood floating staircase in New York with open risers and feature lighting.
Whitefish Residence
Whitefish Residence
Envi Interior Design StudioEnvi Interior Design Studio
This is an example of a contemporary wood staircase in Other.

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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