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Floating and Curved Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Family Residence
Family Residence
Oliver BurnsOliver Burns
Around a cascade of contemporary lanterns, a bespoke staircase, fashioned from a single piece of wood, sits at the centre of the house leading onto the two floors above.
Fairlawn Heights Transformation
Fairlawn Heights Transformation
Cynthia J. Hoffman Interior Design, Inc.Cynthia J. Hoffman Interior Design, Inc.
Second floor view of custom wrought iron railing with cast brass-plated leaves, brass chandelier, black velvet-cut carpet, white walls, black woodwork, black plaster crown molding with raised detail in custom gold leaf.
Traditional San Francisco Home Remodel
Traditional San Francisco Home Remodel
Walker & MoodyWalker & Moody
Foyer
Foyer
Cynthia J. Hoffman Interior Design, Inc.Cynthia J. Hoffman Interior Design, Inc.
Elegant Foyer, custom wrought iron railing with cast brass-plated leaves, Absolute Black granite floor, black velvet stair carpet, black woodwork, black crown molding with custom gold leaf detail, gold leaf chair, black lacquer table with gold leaf accents.
Traditional Staircase
Traditional Staircase
Livre moi / Organisation de l’espace autour d’une bibliothèque multifonctions
Livre moi / Organisation de l’espace autour d’une bibliothèque multifonctions
GalaktikGalaktik
Clara Mill
construction d'une maison contemporaine
construction d'une maison contemporaine
Studio SDStudio SD
Olivier Calvez
Hamilton Drive
Hamilton Drive
Emma Ellson Architects Ltd. t/a [BE]spokeEmma Ellson Architects Ltd. t/a [BE]spoke
Mack Photography
Magnolia Square - Lot 82
Magnolia Square - Lot 82
Rabalais Homes, LLCRabalais Homes, LLC
Oivanki Photography
Executive & Family Mountain Retreat
Executive & Family Mountain Retreat
Montana Creative architecture + designMontana Creative architecture + design
© Gibeon Photography
Florida-Style House
Florida-Style House
Glenat Duxbury Interior DesignGlenat Duxbury Interior Design
Curving, split staircase. Constructed from reclaimed white oak.
Thistle Hill Farm
Thistle Hill Farm
Northworks Architects + PlannersNorthworks Architects + Planners
Located upon a 200-acre farm of rolling terrain in western Wisconsin, this new, single-family sustainable residence implements today’s advanced technology within a historic farm setting. The arrangement of volumes, detailing of forms and selection of materials provide a weekend retreat that reflects the agrarian styles of the surrounding area. Open floor plans and expansive views allow a free-flowing living experience connected to the natural environment.
Mar Vista
Mar Vista
Horst ArchitectsHorst Architects
Interiors by Aria Design, Inc. www.ariades.com
River Oaks Townhouse
River Oaks Townhouse
Ike Kligerman BarkleyIke Kligerman Barkley
Durston Saylor
Grand Curved Staircase
Grand Curved Staircase
Priester's Custom Contracting, LLCPriester's Custom Contracting, LLC
This foyer features a grand curved staircase. Photo by Michael Costa.
Entry
Entry
Dayna Katlin InteriorsDayna Katlin Interiors
Photo by Grey Crawford
staircase
staircase
Elad GonenElad Gonen
Livay dvoraiansky architects www.ld-architects.com
Snoqualmie
Snoqualmie
BalucoBaluco
Floating stairs with wire railing
Mountain Modern
Mountain Modern
Pearson Design GroupPearson Design Group
Boars Hill, Oxfordshire
Boars Hill, Oxfordshire
Alexander James InteriorsAlexander James Interiors

Floating and Curved 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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