World-Inspired Green Staircase Ideas and Designs

Tropical Garden - Palm Beach

sticks and stones Landscape Design

Brigid Arnott
This is an example of a large world-inspired wood floating staircase in Sydney with wood risers.

Maui Pualoa Nani

Lee Kartis Home Design

Built in 1998, the 2,800 sq ft house was lacking the charm and amenities that the location justified. The idea was to give it a "Hawaiiana" plantation feel. Exterior renovations include staining the tile roof and exposing the rafters by removing the stucco soffits and adding brackets. Smooth stucco combined with wood siding, expanded rear Lanais, a sweeping spiral staircase, detailed columns, balustrade, all new doors, windows and shutters help achieve the desired effect. On the pool level, reclaiming crawl space added 317 sq ft. for an additional bedroom suite, and a new pool bathroom was added. On the main level vaulted ceilings opened up the great room, kitchen, and master suite. Two small bedrooms were combined into a fourth suite and an office was added. Traditional built-in cabinetry and moldings complete the look.

Treehouse Masters Project

Kauai Eco Builders LLC

Photo of a small world-inspired wood straight wood railing staircase in Hawaii with open risers.

GAJENDRA YADAV'S RESIDENCE

SPACES ARCHITECTS@ka

Bharat Aggarwal
World-inspired staircase in Delhi.

Exterior Stainless Steel and wood stair

X3D GROUP LLC

Design ideas for a world-inspired wood staircase in Miami with open risers.

Isleta Pergola Project

Cornerstone Landscapes

Natural stone wall and stairway with flagstone paver walkway.
This is an example of a small world-inspired curved staircase in Santa Barbara with slate treads and slate risers.

Residence

S hab

Design ideas for a world-inspired staircase in Other.

Costa Rica Tropical Home

Mike-o Design

Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired metal railing staircase in San Luis Obispo.

Homes by James Witt

James Witt Homes

Contemporary home in Barron Park, Palo Alto by James Witt.
This is an example of a world-inspired staircase in San Francisco.

Mur Végétal & Paysagisme d'intérieur

DO IT GREEN PAYSAGE

Design ideas for a world-inspired staircase in Montpellier.

MONTAGNOLA2

Archifacturing

Inspiration for a world-inspired staircase in Rome.

M3 House

A360 a r c h i t e c t s

Inspiration for a world-inspired staircase in Bengaluru.

Zen Beach Retreat

Rothrock Construction

World-inspired staircase in Miami.

Wallpaper Installations

Jim's Wallpaper and Painting, Co.

"Cote D'Azure" linen wall covering by Dorothy Draper
Inspiration for a world-inspired staircase in San Francisco.

Mixed Cultures

darleen wong

Mi casa es su casa with a hand wood carved pagoda roof over it.
World-inspired wood staircase in Montreal with painted wood risers.

Custom 2-Story Signature Bali on the Big Island

Bamboo Living Homes

Jonathan Davis: www.photokona.com
This is an example of a world-inspired wood u-shaped staircase in Hawaii.

Costa Rica Tropical Home

Mike-o Design

This is an example of a large world-inspired wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in San Luis Obispo with open risers.

Design Ideas - Chinese Antique Cabinets - Shanghai Green Antiques

ARTifacts/Shanghai Green Antiques

Shanghai Green Antiques
Inspiration for a world-inspired staircase in Other.

Maui Pualoa Nani

Lee Kartis Home Design

Gulf Coast Home

Dynan Construction Management

Interior design by Anne Folsom Smith
Design ideas for a world-inspired staircase in Tampa.

World-Inspired Green Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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