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Bright English Beach Cottage
Bright English Beach Cottage
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Main stairs
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style painted wood staircase in Los Angeles with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Upper Park
Upper Park
Bailey London Interior Design & BuildBailey London Interior Design & Build
Christina Bull Photography
This is an example of a contemporary staircase in London.
Conrad Residence
Conrad Residence
Swatt | Miers ArchitectsSwatt | Miers Architects
Cesar Rubio
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood straight staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
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Tillinghast
Tillinghast
YAWN design studio, inc. FL IB 26000604YAWN design studio, inc. FL IB 26000604
stephen allen photography
Photo of a large traditional wood curved staircase in Miami with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Breezy Brentwood
Breezy Brentwood
Jill Wolff Interior DesignJill Wolff Interior Design
http://belairphotography.com/contact.html
Design ideas for a classic wood staircase in Los Angeles.
My Houzz: A Basic Builder Home Gets the Glam Treatment
My Houzz: A Basic Builder Home Gets the Glam Treatment
Mary Prince PhotographyMary Prince Photography
Photo: Mary Prince © 2012 Houzz Design: Stacy Curran, South Shore Decorating
This is an example of a classic wood u-shaped staircase in Boston.
Photo collage
Photo collage
ILevelILevel
Artistic placement of photo collage by New York-based ILevel, Inc. creates dramatic effect.
This is an example of a traditional staircase in New York.
Staircase Gallery by Picturewall®
Staircase Gallery by Picturewall®
UserUser
Complete this gallery in 15 minutes from box to wall using Perfect Picturewall series 1000. Comes with up the stairs template, solid wood - closed corner frames. acid free mats, hardware and placeholder photos in the frames already + FREE SHIPPING. NO MEASURING - NO FIGURING - NO FUSS ... and NO MISTAKES. Picturewall® enables ANYONE to create the family wall gallery of their dreams in 15 minutes... pain-free. Visit Picturewall.com and order yours today. Generally ships same day from LA.
A House With Zip!
A House With Zip!
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Design: Mark Lind Project Management: Jon Strain Photography: Paul Finkel, 2012
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood floating mixed railing staircase in Austin with open risers.
mill valley house
mill valley house
Yama ArchitectureYama Architecture
mill valley house, bruce damonte® photography
Inspiration for a large modern wood u-shaped staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
family photo wall
family photo wall
Kasey BuickKasey Buick
photos going up the staircase wall, using vintage frames with no glass
Photo of a vintage staircase in Chicago with feature lighting.
Split Level Fun Addition and Remodel
Split Level Fun Addition and Remodel
GMT Home Designs Inc.GMT Home Designs Inc.
This project included a primary suite addition with a comprehensive remodel to the existing spaces. We had to be creative with space constrictions but love the outcome. We also love our client's creativity with design choices.
Ashley Park, Walton on Thames
Ashley Park, Walton on Thames
TOTUSTOTUS
Inspiration for a traditional staircase in Surrey.
SD Haven
SD Haven
aaNovoaaNovo
Photo of a mediterranean staircase in Indianapolis.
North Richmond
North Richmond
Glenstone LivingGlenstone Living
Modern staircase in Sydney.
Myers Park whole home renovation with carport addition
Myers Park whole home renovation with carport addition
Hopedale Builders, Inc.Hopedale Builders, Inc.
Design ideas for a staircase in Charlotte.
East York Residential
East York Residential
Geometra Design Ltd.Geometra Design Ltd.
Photo of a classic staircase in Toronto.
Modern Mediterranean New Build
Modern Mediterranean New Build
Wendy Black Rodgers InteriorsWendy Black Rodgers Interiors
Photo of a mediterranean wood curved metal railing staircase in Phoenix with tiled risers.
Project 111. Ennerdale Road, Kew Gardens
Project 111. Ennerdale Road, Kew Gardens
studio.skeystudio.skey
Inspiration for a traditional staircase in London.

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.
Elegante Treppenhaus-Abtrennung mit Schiebetüren Schwarz ist das neue Chic!
Elegante Treppenhaus-Abtrennung mit Schiebetüren Schwarz ist das neue Chic!
Door360 Schiebetüren& RaumteilerDoor360 Schiebetüren& Raumteiler
Offenes Treppenhaus wir durch zwei Maßgefertigte Schiebetüren abgetrennt
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary curved staircase in Munich.
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