Affordable Victorian Staircase Ideas and Designs

South London Family Home

KG Lifestyle & Interiors Ltd

Chris Snook

Magnificent Historic Tudor

Maggie Bender Interiors, Allied ASID

Jay Rosenblatt Photography

Roger Oates Westport Lemon stair runner carpet in Farnham Surrey

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Roger Oates Westport Lemon stair runner carpet fitted to white painted staircase in Farnham Surrey

Mansard loft conversion at Brixton SW2

Builders Team

Staircase to the new loft.

Tudor House

Red Land Design

Staircase handles and flooring used were wide plank oak, finished in pure white paint, elegantly lay with navy blue velvet carpet with gold chrome steel grap on each step.

Paddington House Alteration

Studio Urbo

Photos by Paul Worsley, Live by the Sea

Open Plan Living

Born Designers Ltd

Colour Block

Barbara Cortesi Interiors

Attic rehab on 130 year old classic

Bryan Assoc. Inc. Architects

Existing wainscot details were replicated for the new stairway up. The patterned carpet runner provides a clear path to this new respite.

Carpet Runners

Regent Flooring Kitchen & Bath

Montclair

AVID Associates LLC

MATT POST DOUBLE AND SINGLE KNUCKLES

Florida Building and Stair Supply

HANDRAIL IRON BALUSTERS BOX NEWELS

Prabhu Belly Spiral

Great Lakes Metal Fabrication

Roger Oates Flaxman Berry stair runner carpet fitted in Hook, Hampshire

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Roger Oates Flaxman Berry stair carpet fitted to white painted staircase with black stair rods in Victorian property in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire

MATT POST DOUBLE AND SINGLE KNUCKLES

Florida Building and Stair Supply

HANDRAIL IRON BALUSTERS BOX NEWELS

Hallway, Landing and stairsha

Marriott Interiors

Joshua Marriott

Midtown Hoboken NJ stair refurbishment

Marty Anderson & Associates

A classic 1890's Victorian stair refurbishment, one of our more typical renovations. This one is in #Hoboken , NJ. Namely: >Existing treads, in this case, replaced with new 5/4" wide plank red oak treads. In many cases we re-use the original 150 or so year old treads. We can also use white oak, mahogany, Brazilian cherry, etc. >Stringers (diagonal main boards) remain intact. >Risers (vertical boards between treads) replaced with new paint grade risers, 3/4" thick. >The entire railing system is re-used, disassembled and reassembled as needed, but ultimately remains intact. >Often, while the balusters/ spindles are uninstalled for the rebuild anyway they are indexed, taken off-site, and are spray-painted in our studio. Makes for less mess, more accurate resolve, and a much more 'uptown' appearance! >Detail latticework on side of stringer created and installed to match the original woodwork. Small moulding under treads also replace in kind. - Life is too short to have funky stairs! Give us a call and let's get your stair refurbishment started! TheStairRepairExperts.com 201-798-0507

Macon Street Townhouse - Entry / Staircase

Jane Kim Architect

The stair and entry painted in Midnight Blue to contrast the light and airy living spaces. Photo Credit: Alan Tansey

Hall Renovation

The Preservation Collaborative, Inc.

Existing hallway was replastered, painted, carpeted and new lighting added. Walls are a lavender color.

Elegant Virginia Farm House

Distinctive Building Group

Affordable Victorian Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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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