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World-Inspired Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Rockefeller Kempel ArchitectsRockefeller Kempel Architects
Photography: Eric Staudenmaier
Photo of a large world-inspired wood straight wood railing staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
Lifestyle by Design
Lifestyle by Design
Ashley Camper PhotographyAshley Camper Photography
Photo: Ashley Camper © 2013 Houzz
This is an example of a world-inspired wood spiral staircase in Hawaii.
Ocean Reef
Ocean Reef
GIL WALSH INTERIORSGIL WALSH INTERIORS
A chandelier with wheels of light hangs above vibrant artwork in the stariway Photo: Kim Sargent
Photo of a world-inspired staircase in Miami.
大森の古民家
大森の古民家
木曽善元建築工房木曽善元建築工房
Inspiration for a world-inspired wood straight mixed railing staircase in Other with open risers.
home remodelers la verne
home remodelers la verne
RMA Home Remodeling La VerneRMA Home Remodeling La Verne
Photo of a world-inspired staircase in Los Angeles.
Art Glass Stairwell in Casually Elegant Sugar Cove Remodel
Art Glass Stairwell in Casually Elegant Sugar Cove Remodel
Interior Design Solutions MauiInterior Design Solutions Maui
Interior Design by Valorie Spence, Interior Design Solutions, Maui, Hawaii www.idsmaui.com Greg Hoxsie Photography Pono Building Company, Inc.
Inspiration for a world-inspired wood floating staircase in Hawaii with open risers.
Our Work
Our Work
Island Design CenterIsland Design Center
Inspiration for a large world-inspired wood floating staircase in Hawaii with wood risers.
東山狭小住宅
東山狭小住宅
株式会社　滝本設計　一級建築士事務所株式会社　滝本設計　一級建築士事務所
和のテイストある玄関とした。床はタタキ仕上げ
Inspiration for a world-inspired staircase in Kyoto.
Peacock House, Surat
Peacock House, Surat
ESSTEAM DESIGN SERVICES LLPESSTEAM DESIGN SERVICES LLP
Ishita Sitwala
Inspiration for a world-inspired staircase in Other.
Custom Santos Mahogany Stair
Custom Santos Mahogany Stair
Specialized Stair and RailSpecialized Stair and Rail
6.5'' recessed panel posts with custom panel carvings. Ryan Patrick Kelly Photographs
This is an example of an expansive world-inspired carpeted curved mixed railing staircase in Edmonton with carpeted risers.
Deepak Suvarna Residence
Deepak Suvarna Residence
Wright InspiresWright Inspires
Inspiration for a world-inspired staircase in Bengaluru with feature lighting.
NIRANT
NIRANT
krutam design studiokrutam design studio
This is an example of a world-inspired staircase in Other.
Island Style
Island Style
UserUser
Rex Maximillian
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Hawaii with painted wood risers.
川口の家
川口の家
西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired staircase in Tokyo.
トウオンノイエ
トウオンノイエ
ZOYA Design OfficeZOYA Design Office
MAKOTO KUNISADA
World-inspired wood l-shaped staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Stairway in Casually Elegant Maui Condo Remodel
Stairway in Casually Elegant Maui Condo Remodel
Interior Design Solutions MauiInterior Design Solutions Maui
Pono Building Company, Inc. Interior Design by Interior Design Solutions Maui, Kitchen & Bath Design by Valorie Spence of Interior Design Solutions Maui, www.idsmaui.com,
The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Lendry HomesLendry Homes
Alex Aust
Photo of a world-inspired staircase in Jacksonville.
田んぼの緑に映える「深い軒のある和風の家」
田んぼの緑に映える「深い軒のある和風の家」
株式会社セレクトホーム株式会社セレクトホーム
スケルトン階段とスチール手摺はどうしても譲れない物でした。玄関正面に配置するほどお気に入りです。
Inspiration for a world-inspired wood straight metal railing staircase in Kobe with open risers and wallpapered walls.
Key Largo Residence
Key Largo Residence
Marble CraftersMarble Crafters
World-inspired curved staircase in Miami.
Centre Beam Open Stairs
Centre Beam Open Stairs
Kali Natural Building - Eco-Friendly ArchitectureKali Natural Building - Eco-Friendly Architecture
Open centre beam wooden staircase for maximising lighting. A small crockery storage unit.
Inspiration for a world-inspired staircase in Chennai.

World-Inspired 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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