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L-shaped Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Seal Harbor Cottage
Seal Harbor Cottage
Leandra Fremont-Smith InteriorsLeandra Fremont-Smith Interiors
Jeff Roberts Imaging
kensington 1
kensington 1
one house greenone house green
due to lot orientation and proportion, we needed to find a way to get more light into the house, specifically during the middle of the day. the solution that we came up with was the location of the stairs along the long south property line, combined with the glass railing, skylights, and some windows into the stair well. we allowed the stairs to project through the glass as thought the glass had sliced through the steps.
Lakeview Park Renovation
Lakeview Park Renovation
Alchemy Design StudioAlchemy Design Studio
Samsel Architects
Palo Alto Green Home Tour 2009
Palo Alto Green Home Tour 2009
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
A trio of bookcases line up against the stair wall. Each one pulls out on rollers to reveal added shelving. Use the space under the stair for storage. Pantry style pull out shelving allows access behind standard depth bookcases. Staging by Karen Salveson, Miss Conception Design Photography by Peter Fox Photography
Estelle Lane
Estelle Lane
UserUser
Rustic Staircase
Rustic Staircase
Showcase 2007
Showcase 2007
Witt ConstructionWitt Construction
Duplex Parisien - Entrance
Duplex Parisien - Entrance
Sarah Lavoine - Studio d'architecture d'intérieurSarah Lavoine - Studio d'architecture d'intérieur
Sarah Lavoine : http://www.sarahlavoine.com
Craftsman
Craftsman
B Street DesignB Street Design
On the harbor in Wexford Plantation
On the harbor in Wexford Plantation
William Byrd HomesWilliam Byrd Homes
John McManus
Mountain Ivy Railing
Mountain Ivy Railing
UserUser
Hal Kearney, Photographer
Kaleidoscope of Homes (Simmons Estate Homes)
Kaleidoscope of Homes (Simmons Estate Homes)
Heritage Design StudioHeritage Design Studio
This is a Game Room staircase looking up to a mid-level Media Room (the pocket doors at the landing) with a Wet Bar under the staircase.
Somerville Road
Somerville Road
S&A StairsS&A Stairs
Somerville Road is constructed with beautiful, rich Blackbutt timber. Matched perfectly with a mid-century inspired balustrade design – a perfect match to the home it resides in.
Earlwood
Earlwood
Designer Staircases Pty LtdDesigner Staircases Pty Ltd
Island Summer Cottage
Island Summer Cottage
Joseph Waltman Architectural DesignJoseph Waltman Architectural Design
Greenpoint Townhouse
Greenpoint Townhouse
nC2 architecture llcnC2 architecture llc
Conversion of a 3-family, wood-frame townhouse to 2-family occupancy. An owner’s duplex was created in the lower portion of the building by combining two existing floorthrough apartments. The center of the project is a double-height stair hall featuring a bridge connecting the two upper-level bedrooms. Natural light is pulled deep into the center of the building down to the 1st floor through the use of an existing vestigial light shaft, which bypasses the 3rd floor rental unit.
LeMoyne Cassique
LeMoyne Cassique
Buffington Homes South CarolinaBuffington Homes South Carolina
arts and crafts dual staircase entry european Frank Lloyd Wright kiawah island molding and trim staircase
Cranbury Barn
Cranbury Barn
Pinneo ConstructionPinneo Construction
American River
American River
Vogue Homes, Inc.Vogue Homes, Inc.
500 exposed Doug Fir timbers and approx. 120 Doug Fir windows. Roofing comprised of stone slate and handmade copper tiles and panels. Siding comprised of Old Growth Clear heart vertical grain board on board, hand split redwood shakes and 500 tons of large river rock stone. Oversized see-thru masonry fireplace with custom iron/glass doors. Home automation, Lighting control system, and fire sprinklers.
Rustic Cottage by Sisson Dupont and Carder
Rustic Cottage by Sisson Dupont and Carder
SISSON DUPONT & CARDER INCSISSON DUPONT & CARDER INC
kurtis miller photography, kmpics.com Stairway in rustic cottage. Custom iron railing with bull nose stair treads. Stair treads custom item at Sisson Dupont and Carder.

L-shaped 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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