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Affordable Wood Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Victorian Flat – Finsbury Park
Victorian Flat – Finsbury Park
JLV Design LtdJLV Design Ltd
The features, wallpaper, dado rail, and runner, were added to enrich the space
Pikes Peak Cabin
Pikes Peak Cabin
Akar ARchiTectureAkar ARchiTecture
Sanjay Jani
Rural Farmhouse
Rural Farmhouse
Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.
Stephen Thrift Photography
Canal Walk
Canal Walk
Alfonso DiLauroAlfonso DiLauro
The two story center hall was designed to be a place of color and pattern. The walls are painted in a Taupe color from Benjamin Moore Paint and the accent wall stenciled in three tones of purple and mother of pearl sponge painting. The art work is part of the clients private collection and adds a punch of color as you enter the home.
Our Work
Our Work
Jackson Stuart Co.Jackson Stuart Co.
Brock Job
Brock Job
360 Remodeling360 Remodeling
Fiddlehead
Fiddlehead
W. Phillips CompanyW. Phillips Company
18 Ft Maple tree with spiral slab treads. Inspired but what is at hand.
Montée d'escalier
Montée d'escalier
Anthracite décoAnthracite déco
Bout du couloir menant à la chambre. Montée d'escalier vers l'étage .
Family Friendly Retreat
Family Friendly Retreat
HAVEN INTERIORS LTD.HAVEN INTERIORS LTD.
Cozy reading nook nestled under stairs. Book Club anyone?
Rosewood House
Rosewood House
WORD [Warren Office for Research and Design]WORD [Warren Office for Research and Design]
Timber and black steel stair balustrade
Timber and black steel stair balustrade
Amy Campbell ArchitectAmy Campbell Architect
Timber staircase with black steel hand rail.
Faltwerktreppe mit verdeckter Beleuchtung
Faltwerktreppe mit verdeckter Beleuchtung
hokonhokon
Timber Staircases
Timber Staircases
Bespoke Frameless Glass ltdBespoke Frameless Glass ltd
Glazed staircase fixed with balustrade clamps
Grey Oaks 130 Model
Grey Oaks 130 Model
Bob Buescher HomesBob Buescher Homes
Morristown Basement
Morristown Basement
G&L and Sons RenovationsG&L and Sons Renovations
Access to the basement from the kitchen door. Custom oak stained handrail with white spindles.
A World of Color
A World of Color
Maugel DeStefano ArchitectsMaugel DeStefano Architects
Greg West Photography
Italian Market Residence
Italian Market Residence
Kaminski + PewKaminski + Pew
Stairwell with exposed brick wall. Black painted treads, risers, and railing. Photo by Kyle Born.
Conversions of Barns near Exeter
Conversions of Barns near Exeter
Scarratt & MartynScarratt & Martyn
A simple staircase leads up to the main living space in the holiday unit. Richard Downer Photography
Renovated cottage
Renovated cottage
Colour CounselColour Counsel
To create a seamless look to the open staircase, the stairs were painted in white semi-gloss. Jill Barker
Highlands Remodel
Highlands Remodel
Ascent Contracting IncAscent Contracting Inc

Affordable Wood Railing 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.
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