Large Staircase with Open Risers Ideas and Designs

Barn Raising

Legacy Construction Northeast LLC

Carol Kurth Architecture, PC and Marie Aiello Design Sutdio, Peter Krupenye Photography

River Run

Littlewolf Architecture

Perched on a steep ravine edge among the trees. photos by Chris Kendall

Market Street Penthouse Staircase

Winder Gibson Architects

An interior build-out of a two-level penthouse unit in a prestigious downtown highrise. The design emphasizes the continuity of space for a loft-like environment. Sliding doors transform the unit into discrete rooms as needed. The material palette reinforces this spatial flow: white concrete floors, touch-latch cabinetry, slip-matched walnut paneling and powder-coated steel counters. Whole-house lighting, audio, video and shade controls are all controllable from an iPhone, Collaboration: Joel Sanders Architect, New York. Photographer: Rien van Rijthoven

Waters Edge Stunning Staircase

Sater Design Collection, Inc.

This modern open stairway is the centerpiece of this stunning contemporary home design.

Spring Road

Two Fold Interiors

www.veronicamartindesignstudio.com Photo credit: Scott Norsworthy

Duckhorn Pass (Parade of Homes)

TimberTown

Texas Custom Construction earned their "Best Staircase" award in the 2015 Parade of Homes with this beautiful custom staircase. Constructed of glulam beams and custom powder-coated iron railing, these stairs make a statement in this Hill Country home.

Mount Pleasant House - Double Height Performance Space

Roundabout Studio Inc.

Cowan Spec House 1

Beyond Interior Design, LLC

Stairs Carpet Treads

FLOORIANS

Floorians

Harness Creek Residence

Gutierrez Studios

Custom interior two story stair with hot rolled steel chassis, glass guardrail and walnut handrail & treads.

Duckhorn Pass (Parade of Homes)

TimberTown

Although its tucked into the corner, this staircase stands out with its unique use of glulam beams for the stairs, risers, and posts. Combined with custom powder-coated iron railing system, its no wonder Texas Custom Construction won best staircase at the Parade of Homes.

Eastgate

Baluco

White oak double stinger floating staircase

Dramatic Spiral Staircase

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

Arriving at the home, attention is immediately drawn to the dramatic spiral staircase with glass balustrade which graces the entryway and leads to the floating mezzanine above. The home is designed by Pierre Hoppenot of Studio PHH Architects.

Lavendale | Dallas, TX | Custom Home

Espedal Design Construct

Balcones

Soledad Builders, LLC

The design for the handrail is based on the railing found in the original home. Custom steel railing is capped with a custom white oak handrail.

Pacific Heights Wurster

Ann Lowengart Interiors

For this classic San Francisco William Wurster house, we complemented the iconic modernist architecture, urban landscape, and Bay views with contemporary silhouettes and a neutral color palette. We subtly incorporated the wife's love of all things equine and the husband's passion for sports into the interiors. The family enjoys entertaining, and the multi-level home features a gourmet kitchen, wine room, and ample areas for dining and relaxing. An elevator conveniently climbs to the top floor where a serene master suite awaits.

Hammond Rd Project

Berman Stairs

Corner Courtyard Residence

Wiedemann Architects LLC

East Tennessee Modern Rustic

Altura Architects

A central stairwell made from oak timbers and custom metal railings sits in the middle of the house and connects all three levels. Photography by Todd Crawford.

Hibiscus Residence

Borges + Associates Architects

Stephen Brooke

Large 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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