Green Staircase Ideas and Designs

Our House Our Home

By Kim Ltd

The Arbor House, Custom Build

Coldwells Build

Contemporary Lakeside Renovation

Tovey-Perry Co.

photos by: Tony Vasquez

Baxter

Christie Sobran Designs

compass rose next to built-in bench

Onyx Rod FLIGHT Switchback

Viewrail

Black onyx rod railing brings the future to this home in Westhampton, New York. . The owners of this home in Westhampton, New York chose to install a switchback floating staircase to transition from one floor to another. They used our jet black onyx rod railing paired it with a black powder coated stringer. Wooden handrail and thick stair treads keeps the look warm and inviting. The beautiful thin lines of rods run up the stairs and along the balcony, creating security and modernity all at once. . Outside, the owners used the same black rods paired with surface mount posts and aluminum handrail to secure their balcony. It’s a cohesive, contemporary look that will last for years to come.

Green Carpet to Stairs by The Flooring Group

The Flooring Group Ltd

Client: Private Residence In North London Brief: To supply & install green carpet to stairs

Stairs and Landings

Mountain View Sun Decks Ltd.

Frazer Residence remodeling

Ecological Architecture P.A.

Sven Erik Alstrom

Ballantrae Court

KZ Architecture

Spiral Stairs exterior to guest room. Robin Hill

williamstown, ma residence

Cummings General Contractor, Inc.

randall perry

Hand-Forged Artistry - Deck & Spiral Staircase

McCutcheon Construction Inc.

A custom designed and fabricated metal and wood spiral staircase that goes directly from the upper level to the garden; it uses space efficiently as well as providing a stunning architectural element. Costarella Architects, Robert Vente Photography

Belgravia Residence

Nesterova Interior Design

Kultur-Hangar

+1 ARCHITEKTEN

Wrought Iron Handrail

PC Industries Welding & Fabrication, PCI Metal

This wrought iron handrail is one of a kind. Our welding and fabrication team created the scroll work for this rail by hammering, twisting and bending the iron. The newel posts were imported from Canada, but the leaves were hand made in our shop. The newel posts and primary frame were installed prior to the scroll work; so the wood cap could be fit to our rail in preparation to be hand carved. Overall the remarkable craftsmanship that went into this handrail was one for the books.

Shades of blue

iPozdnyakov Studio

Designer: Ivan Pozdnyakov Foto: Sergey Ananiev

Ormond Road, Richmond - garden design and landscaping

IN&OUT PROJECTS LTD

Duckhorn Pass (Parade of Homes)

TimberTown

This one of a kind staircase is made of stained glulam beams and powder-coated iron railing, a truly custom staircase for a custom home. Winner of best staircase in the 2015 Parade of Homes.

WaterColor, FL

Christ & Associates

Stair at Entry - WaterColor Photographed by Fletcher Isacks Built by Borges Brooks Builders

Granite stone steps with lighting

Spring Lake Garden Design

"Red-carpet" Garden Stairs, By #MMR_Charafeddine

MMRCharafeddine (RuraLiving Studio)

Natural stone garden stairs. Combination of Irssali and "Bazilte"

Green 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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