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Large Wood Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Tidewater Model in The Hammock at Nocatee
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FINNE Svendsen Building, Seattle
FINNE Svendsen Building, Seattle
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The all-steel stair floats in front of a 3-story glass wall. The stair railings have custom-designed perforations, cut with an industrial water-jet. The top railing is sapele.
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2017 Spring Parade of Homes-Edina
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Sands Point, NY
Sands Point, NY
Center Island Contracting Inc.Center Island Contracting Inc.
Flared Foyer Staircase with inset Molding Details.
24_Elegant Simplicity in Attractive Washington DC Area Home, Bethesda MD 20814
24_Elegant Simplicity in Attractive Washington DC Area Home, Bethesda MD 20814
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
Fabulous new home near Walter Reed Hospital is featuring one of our recently built wooden staircases. The open balustrade system selected by the builder not only allows natural light to travel throughout four levels of beautiful designed spaces, it also balances the structural demands of the stairs and the elegant surroundings. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
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White Pine Drive 2
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Flooring
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Shady Knoll Spec
Karp Associates Inc.Karp Associates Inc.
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Mountain Contemporary Three
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Custom Modern Staircase in Lake Forest Illinois
Custom Modern Staircase in Lake Forest Illinois
Fraerman Associates ArchitectureFraerman Associates Architecture
Orono Custom Home
Orono Custom Home
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
The Bedford House
The Bedford House
Lori Dennis, Inc.Lori Dennis, Inc.
A modern staircase that is both curved and u-shaped, with fluidly floating wood stair railing. Cascading glass teardrop chandelier hangs from the to of the 3rd floor down to the Basement.
Modern Stair remodel and wainscot
Modern Stair remodel and wainscot
Adventures In Wood, Ltd.Adventures In Wood, Ltd.
After photo of our modern white oak stair remodel and painted wall wainscot paneling.
High-Class Cottage Expansion and Renovation in Farmington
High-Class Cottage Expansion and Renovation in Farmington
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Crondace House
Crondace House
Jo Cowen ArchitectsJo Cowen Architects
Southern Estate
Southern Estate
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Blue Sage Street of Dreams
Blue Sage Street of Dreams
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Ravello in Ocean Hammock
Ravello in Ocean Hammock
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Living Spaces
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Custom Home Greens Place
Custom Home Greens Place
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Large Wood Railing 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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