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Coastal U-shaped Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Skagit Bay Waterfront, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Stairwell entry.
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Shorewood - Lake Minnetonka
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Our Work
East Wood Trading Co., LLCEast Wood Trading Co., LLC
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Horizon
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Country House Renovation
Country House Renovation
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Phillip Ennis Photography
Custom Cottage Innisfil
Custom Cottage Innisfil
Big East ConstructionBig East Construction
Sandy MacKay
Custom Waterfront Home
Custom Waterfront Home
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Beachfront 2 Family
Beachfront 2 Family
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Beach Port
Beach Port
SPN Planning & Design, Inc.SPN Planning & Design, Inc.
The Lake House
The Lake House
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Dean Francis
Redondo Beach Eclectic
Redondo Beach Eclectic
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John Moery Photography
South Surf Road
South Surf Road
Richard Bubnowski Design LLCRichard Bubnowski Design LLC
Sam Oberter Photography 2012 Design Excellence Award, Residential Design+Build Magazine
Bright open Staircase with Double Windows
Bright open Staircase with Double Windows
Sea Island Builders LLCSea Island Builders LLC
Open staircase with large windows, oversized lantern, with views to the wet bar down below
Eastern Shores Estate
Eastern Shores Estate
Janet Patterson Interior Design (JPID)Janet Patterson Interior Design (JPID)
Transitional house with glass railing stairs and wainscoting panel.
Coastal Cues
Coastal Cues
OLSON LEWIS + ArchitectsOLSON LEWIS + Architects
Cape Cod but Fresh
Cape Cod but Fresh
B Street DesignB Street Design
This power couple and their two young children adore beach life and spending time with family and friends. As repeat clients, they tasked us with an extensive remodel of their home’s top floor and a partial remodel of the lower level. From concept to installation, we incorporated their tastes and their home’s strong architectural style into a marriage of East Coast and West Coast style. On the upper level, we designed a new layout with a spacious kitchen, dining room, and butler's pantry. Custom-designed transom windows add the characteristic Cape Cod vibe while white oak, quartzite waterfall countertops, and modern furnishings bring in relaxed, California freshness. Last but not least, bespoke transitional lighting becomes the gem of this captivating home.
Home Overlooking Sippewissett Marsh
Home Overlooking Sippewissett Marsh
William Lee Architect & Associates, LLCWilliam Lee Architect & Associates, LLC
Dan Cutrona, photographer
Traditional Home Design - Featured Project
Traditional Home Design - Featured Project
KEP Interior DesignsKEP Interior Designs
Custom Reclaimed Pine Stairs
Custom Reclaimed Pine Stairs
Feil Inc. Wood Flooring & StairsFeil Inc. Wood Flooring & Stairs
N. Snowgeese, Duck, NC
N. Snowgeese, Duck, NC
Albemarle Contracting ServicesAlbemarle Contracting Services

Coastal U-shaped Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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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