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Carpeted Staircase with Open Risers Ideas and Designs

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EDM - Dream Homes by Krisner - Big Brother Lottery House 2015
EDM - Dream Homes by Krisner - Big Brother Lottery House 2015
Artistic Stairs Ltd.Artistic Stairs Ltd.
Modern Curved Staircase with Clean Lines and Open Risers. Includes Wood Handrail, Posts, and Support Spindles with Stainless Steel Flat Bars installed Horizontally. Wood Posts incorporate Metal in the Caps. photos by Joshua Kehler Photography
WEST HILLHURST HOME - NIRO DEVELOPMENTS
WEST HILLHURST HOME - NIRO DEVELOPMENTS
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
Metal Baluster Staircase in San Jose residental home
Metal Baluster Staircase in San Jose residental home
LAJ Wood Products Inc.LAJ Wood Products Inc.
Intricate Custom Railing Designs
Intricate Custom Railing Designs
CUSTOM METALS INCCUSTOM METALS INC
In this view you can see panels four, five, and six of the seven different nature scenes that adorn the railing. From bottom to top the seven are: Turtle at the bottom of the ocean, Koi in a pond, Heron in a marsh, Owl in the treetops, Geese in flight, Moon and stars, and Planets in the night sky.
23rd Ave sideXside
23rd Ave sideXside
Birchstone HomesBirchstone Homes
Amber Links Alto Steps
Amber Links Alto Steps
Liza Phillips DesignLiza Phillips Design
Amberlinks Alto Steps completed this open staircase in the center of a contemporary condo. Amber, butterscotch and wheat are the colors alternating in this design. Later a matching 6 foot runner for the landing was added to complete the project. This dog is no longer slipping! Adhesive mesh is provided with each order. Set of 12 steps for 1,060. single steps 93.
Ocean View Home
Ocean View Home
FX40 Building DesignFX40 Building Design
blurrd media
Copperfield - Renovation
Copperfield - Renovation
Starrett General Contracting Ltd.Starrett General Contracting Ltd.
Converted enclosed stairway to an open concept. Site finished hardwood floors and railings.
Custom Bungalow
Custom Bungalow
Kimberley HomesKimberley Homes
Merle Prosofsky Architectural Photography
Solid Hardwood Stairs
Solid Hardwood Stairs
M Squared Flooring & Design CentreM Squared Flooring & Design Centre
Lakeview Condo (full renovation)
Lakeview Condo (full renovation)
Elle Peters DesignElle Peters Design
Photo by MJay Photography
Show Home
Show Home
Moderno Inc.Moderno Inc.
EDM - Concept Homes - Stars Lottery 2015 Edmonton
EDM - Concept Homes - Stars Lottery 2015 Edmonton
Artistic Stairs Ltd.Artistic Stairs Ltd.
Curved Western Stair with Carpet Treads and Open Risers. Wood Railing complete with Metal Spindles in a Clean Modern Design. Iron Spindles include 1/2" square blanks and 1/2" x 1 1/2" blanks (taylor bar). photos by Joshua Kehler Photography
Amber Links Alto Steps
Amber Links Alto Steps
Liza Phillips DesignLiza Phillips Design
Ocean View Home
Ocean View Home
FX40 Building DesignFX40 Building Design
blurrd media
Martin
Martin
Schock Construction IncSchock Construction Inc
Bridgeland Single
Bridgeland Single
Inertia Residential DesignInertia Residential Design
Photo by Tom Jenson
Custom Capilano 3223 sq/ft
Custom Capilano 3223 sq/ft
Trickle Creek Designer HomesTrickle Creek Designer Homes
The Churchill
The Churchill
Crystal Creek HomesCrystal Creek Homes
Michigan Renovated Home #1
Michigan Renovated Home #1
Robert Vieracker-Custom Home Design PortfolioRobert Vieracker-Custom Home Design Portfolio

Carpeted Staircase with Open Risers 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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