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Luxury Small Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Modern Staircase
Modern Staircase
Sierra Condo Stair
Sierra Condo Stair
Skyhook Stairs and RailsSkyhook Stairs and Rails
Staircase Design
Staircase Design
Catherine Wilman InteriorsCatherine Wilman Interiors
On the staircase we opted for a simple design which was lit with low level lighting - handy at night if you want to visit the children upstairs without turning on the bright lights. It also creates a dramatic effect. We changed the spindles and newel posts on the staircase and introduced a navy blue on the stair runner trim. This ties in with the bathroom theme upstairs.
Fitzroy North
Fitzroy North
Nook ResidentialNook Residential
architect: nic owen architects builder: nook residential charred timber: eco timber Photography: scottrudduck.com
Rosslyn Cabin
Rosslyn Cabin
Studio MielStudio Miel
Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Tsunami House, Resilient Design, Camano Island WA
Tsunami House, Resilient Design, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Stair to sun deck. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Historic Queen Village
Historic Queen Village
Jibe DesignJibe Design
A traditional wood stair I designed as part of the gut renovation and expansion of a historic Queen Village home. What I find exciting about this stair is the gap between the second floor landing and the stair run down -- do you see it? I do a lot of row house renovation/addition projects and these homes tend to have layouts so tight I can't afford the luxury of designing that gap to let natural light flow between floors.
Asheville Mountain Modern
Asheville Mountain Modern
RCJ Building Inc.RCJ Building Inc.
Asheville building community has amazing Local Craftsman Reclaimed Upstate New York Barn wood treads
Vertical Living
Vertical Living
Red Pepper Design & CabinetryRed Pepper Design & Cabinetry
Railings became important in the transition between levels in this vertical home. We wanted simple but with detail. We didn't want boring.
Liberty Heights Custom Stairway Runner in San Francisco
Liberty Heights Custom Stairway Runner in San Francisco
Lucille Buell Interior DesignLucille Buell Interior Design
Modular Stairs for loft space
Modular Stairs for loft space
Portland Stair CompanyPortland Stair Company
You ascend as a ladder. Portland Stair company
Wrought Iron Railing in country cottage
Wrought Iron Railing in country cottage
Maraya Interior DesignMaraya Interior Design
Old World European, Country Cottage. Three separate cottages make up this secluded village over looking a private lake in an old German, English, and French stone villa style. Hand scraped arched trusses, wide width random walnut plank flooring, distressed dark stained raised panel cabinetry, and hand carved moldings make these traditional farmhouse cottage buildings look like they have been here for 100s of years. Newly built of old materials, and old traditional building methods, including arched planked doors, leathered stone counter tops, stone entry, wrought iron straps, and metal beam straps. The Lake House is the first, a Tudor style cottage with a slate roof, 2 bedrooms, view filled living room open to the dining area, all overlooking the lake. The Carriage Home fills in when the kids come home to visit, and holds the garage for the whole idyllic village. This cottage features 2 bedrooms with on suite baths, a large open kitchen, and an warm, comfortable and inviting great room. All overlooking the lake. The third structure is the Wheel House, running a real wonderful old water wheel, and features a private suite upstairs, and a work space downstairs. All homes are slightly different in materials and color, including a few with old terra cotta roofing. Project Location: Ojai, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu and Calabasas, across the tri-county area of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills.
Staircase
Staircase
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Architecture & Interior Design By Arch Studio, Inc. Photography by Eric Rorer
Julia Ave
Julia Ave
Good Bones Design BuildGood Bones Design Build
Stairs to Second Floor
Larkspur
Larkspur
Tanque Verde Construction and Outdoor DesignTanque Verde Construction and Outdoor Design
The natural stone was all found on site and blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.The flagstone combines with the stone creating a natural feel.
Main Street Greenhouse
Main Street Greenhouse
Doyle Coffin Architecture LLCDoyle Coffin Architecture LLC
Doyle Coffin Architecture +Dan Lenore, Photographer
Modern Barn Conversion - UK Award Win
Modern Barn Conversion - UK Award Win
Design by UBERDesign by UBER
Bespoke polished plaster spiral staircase with illuminated treads. Entrance hall with display piano and exposed original barn ceiling beams
Cambridge Modern Townhouse
Cambridge Modern Townhouse
Reverse ArchitectureReverse Architecture
A new floating steel and glass stair with solid walnut treads filters light through the 4-floor townhouse.
Oriental Warehouse Loft
Oriental Warehouse Loft
Edmonds + Lee ArchitectsEdmonds + Lee Architects
Bruce Damonte
Modern Bachelor Pad
Modern Bachelor Pad
Tosti DesignTosti Design

Luxury Small 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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