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World-Inspired Staircase with Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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259 Red Cedar Miramar Beach, FL
259 Red Cedar Miramar Beach, FL
Emerald Coast Real Estate PhotographyEmerald Coast Real Estate Photography
©Erin Parker, Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography, LLC
Design ideas for a world-inspired wood staircase in Miami with feature lighting.
大倉山の家
大倉山の家
エイチ・アンド一級建築士事務所エイチ・アンド一級建築士事務所
Photo of a world-inspired wood metal railing staircase in Kobe with open risers and feature lighting.
Bolton Landing Modern Cabin
Bolton Landing Modern Cabin
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
The open risers of the center staircase contribute to the airy, expansive feeling. Scott Bergman Photography
This is an example of a world-inspired wood u-shaped staircase in Boston with open risers and feature lighting.
Modern Transition
Modern Transition
Sturman ArchitectsSturman Architects
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired wood l-shaped staircase in Seattle with wood risers and feature lighting.
Island Retreat
Island Retreat
Morgante Wilson ArchitectsMorgante Wilson Architects
Morgante Wilson Architects allowed the beauty of natural light to illuminate this double height space. At night, the lounge emits a soft glow from orbs of the Shakuff chandelier that descend 20 feet from the ceiling. Werner Straube Photography
Jumby Bay - Banana Quit
Jumby Bay - Banana Quit
Naples ReDevelopment, Inc.Naples ReDevelopment, Inc.
Lori Hamilton
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired wood l-shaped staircase in Miami with wood risers and feature lighting.
アジアンリゾートスタイルの家
アジアンリゾートスタイルの家
株式会社 アット・ピース・アーキテクツ株式会社 アット・ピース・アーキテクツ
眺めの良い家
Inspiration for a world-inspired staircase in Yokohama with feature lighting.
Ono Harbor Home, Orange Beach, AL
Ono Harbor Home, Orange Beach, AL
Erin E. Kaiser, Kaiser Real Estate Sales, IncErin E. Kaiser, Kaiser Real Estate Sales, Inc
Shawn Seals, Fovea 360 LLC
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired wood l-shaped staircase in Miami with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Sunset Park - Waterfront - South Tampa - Custom Home
Sunset Park - Waterfront - South Tampa - Custom Home
Sample Properties IncSample Properties Inc
This open foyer enjoys a view of the staircase and living room, out to the view of the backyard and open bay. Raif Fluker Photography
This is an example of a large world-inspired wood l-shaped staircase in Tampa with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
自然素材が生きるとことんシンプルな家
自然素材が生きるとことんシンプルな家
ジェニュイン 〜神戸のこだわり工務店〜ジェニュイン 〜神戸のこだわり工務店〜
Byジェニュイン
Inspiration for a world-inspired painted wood mixed railing staircase in Kobe with feature lighting.
Quintessential Modern
Quintessential Modern
Gauge Design GroupGauge Design Group
Quintessential Modern - less is more
Large world-inspired acrylic floating staircase in Seattle with open risers and feature lighting.
Balinesian Modern
Balinesian Modern
Richard Skinner & Associates ArchitectsRichard Skinner & Associates Architects
Stephen Brooke
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired staircase in Jacksonville with feature lighting.
Las Vegas Escape
Las Vegas Escape
Linda Allen Designs, Inc. / Live Anywhere, Inc.Linda Allen Designs, Inc. / Live Anywhere, Inc.
World-inspired wood curved wood railing staircase in Las Vegas with wood risers and feature lighting.
Oceanfront Residence
Oceanfront Residence
Affiniti ArchitectsAffiniti Architects
World-inspired staircase in Miami with feature lighting.
The H Cube House
The H Cube House
Studio LagomStudio Lagom
Design ideas for a world-inspired staircase in Other with feature lighting.
Amelia Cottage 2011
Amelia Cottage 2011
Lendry HomesLendry Homes
This is an example of a world-inspired staircase in Jacksonville with feature lighting.
杉並の家
杉並の家
仲亀清進建築事務所仲亀清進建築事務所
Shigeo Ogawa
Photo of a world-inspired staircase in Yokohama with feature lighting.
Deepak Suvarna Residence
Deepak Suvarna Residence
Wright InspiresWright Inspires
Inspiration for a world-inspired staircase in Bengaluru with feature lighting.
Florida Cape Dutch
Florida Cape Dutch
David Neff, ArchitectDavid Neff, Architect
Stair Hall in a new Cape Dutch style home in North Palm Beach, FL. Interior design by Jennifer Garrigues, Inc.
Photo of a world-inspired staircase in Miami with feature lighting.
The Preserve
The Preserve
Buffington Homes South CarolinaBuffington Homes South Carolina
Red Shutter Studio Rod Pasibe
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Charleston with painted wood risers and feature lighting.

World-Inspired Staircase with Feature Lighting 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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