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Villa M&M
Villa M&M
Marzia PesentiMarzia Pesenti
Paddington Terrace, Sydney
Paddington Terrace, Sydney
Anatoly Patrick ArchitectureAnatoly Patrick Architecture
Contemporary staircase of timber and steel, hovers above a Victorian staircase, connecting second floor to third. Minimal new staircase allows light to fill the stair void.
Stairway
Stairway
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
San Carlos
San Carlos
North Bay Construction, LLCNorth Bay Construction, LLC
CHILDREN'S LOUNGE, BACK STAIRS AND ELEVATOR
CHILDREN'S LOUNGE, BACK STAIRS AND ELEVATOR
Sheila Rich Interiors, LLCSheila Rich Interiors, LLC
A welcoming children's lounge has a charming country cottage feel with bead board backs; the yellow paint adds a bright, cheerful accent. The picket fence offers a unique, open barrier to protect small children from the steps. On the left, an elevator provides easy, carefree access to all floors of the home for people of all ages and ability levels. Photography: Lauren Hagerstrom
Calender
Calender
ALLEN ARCHITECTURE LLCALLEN ARCHITECTURE LLC
Brian McWeeney
Corona Del Mar
Corona Del Mar
McRae Lambert DunnMcRae Lambert Dunn
Modern Staircase
Modern Staircase
Long Lake Shores Drive | 2018 Detroit Home Design Award Winner
Long Lake Shores Drive | 2018 Detroit Home Design Award Winner
Heller & AssociatesHeller & Associates
One of the keys to visually striking contemporary design is the reliance on traditional architectural ideals such as symmetry to ground the space, allowing the modern element to impressively spring forward. In the contemporary foyer created for this Bloomfield Hills home in 2015, the imposing nine foot tall mahogany entry door, set into the drywall to create depth and heft, is flanked by symmetrical side lights and topped with transom windows to admit light and friends into the welcoming entry. The vignette does double duty creating a solid foundation from which the eye can travel to the captivating spiral staircase that dominates the space. The two story corkscrew design has horizontal spindles that echo the lines of the front door, creating visual synergy and continuity of form within the space. Walnut floors offer a cool counterpoint to the warm mahogany and integrate the foyer seamlessly into the rest of the home.
Woods Cove
Woods Cove
UserUser
Lido House Hotel Harbor Cottage
Lido House Hotel Harbor Cottage
Matt White Custom HomeMatt White Custom Home
Contemporary | Weston, Mo. Residence
Contemporary | Weston, Mo. Residence
Gahagan-Eddy Building CompanyGahagan-Eddy Building Company
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Circular, Curved and Spiral Gallery
Circular, Curved and Spiral Gallery
Lake Shore Stair CompanyLake Shore Stair Company
HISTORIC HYDE PARK RENOVATION
HISTORIC HYDE PARK RENOVATION
Debra Ackerbloom, Inc.Debra Ackerbloom, Inc.
Formal front entry with built in bench seating, coat closet, and restored stair case. Walls were painted a warm white, with new modern statement chandelier overhead.
Blue Coat Lane
Blue Coat Lane
Vita Design GroupVita Design Group
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
Stanwood Custom Home
Stanwood Custom Home
John Piazza Jr Construction & RemodelingJohn Piazza Jr Construction & Remodeling
Gloucester Road
Gloucester Road
Salu-tions Project ManagementSalu-tions Project Management
Sand Point House
Sand Point House
Lane Williams ArchitectsLane Williams Architects
Floating steel stair with walnut treads and flooring. Maple cabinets with LED lighting. Sierra Pacific windows. Will Austin photo.
Faxon
Faxon
Euroline Steel WindowsEuroline Steel Windows

All 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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