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Luxury U-shaped Staircase Ideas and Designs

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South Melbourne House
South Melbourne House
Mitsuori ArchitectsMitsuori Architects
Photograph by Michael Kai
QvarseBo
QvarseBo
Leo QvarseboLeo Qvarsebo
Våningarna binds samman av trappan som sicksackar sig upp mellan de fem halvplanen. The floors are linked by the staircase that zigzags up between the five levels. Åke Eson Lindman, www.lindmanphotography.com
West Linn metal
West Linn metal
Portland Stair CompanyPortland Stair Company
White Oak wall railing
Modern Bachelor Pad
Modern Bachelor Pad
Tosti DesignTosti Design
81_Modern Oak Steps with Raised Area for Seating, Great Falls VA 22066
81_Modern Oak Steps with Raised Area for Seating, Great Falls VA 22066
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
This versatile staircase doubles as seating, allowing home owners and guests to congregate by a modern wine cellar and bar. Oak steps with high risers were incorporated by the architect into this beautiful stair to one side of the thoroughfare; a riser-less staircase above allows natural lighting to create a fabulous focal point. CSC © 1976-2020 Century Stair Company. All rights reserved.
Modern Living in Downtown Birmingham
Modern Living in Downtown Birmingham
Stalburg DesignStalburg Design
A staircase is so much more than circulation. It provides a space to create dramatic interior architecture, a place for design to carve into, where a staircase can either embrace or stand as its own design piece. In this custom stair and railing design, completed in January 2020, we wanted a grand statement for the two-story foyer. With walls wrapped in a modern wainscoting, the staircase is a sleek combination of black metal balusters and honey stained millwork. Open stair treads of white oak were custom stained to match the engineered wide plank floors. Each riser painted white, to offset and highlight the ascent to a U-shaped loft and hallway above. The black interior doors and white painted walls enhance the subtle color of the wood, and the oversized black metal chandelier lends a classic and modern feel. The staircase is created with several “zones”: from the second story, a panoramic view is offered from the second story loft and surrounding hallway. The full height of the home is revealed and the detail of our black metal pendant can be admired in close view. At the main level, our staircase lands facing the dining room entrance, and is flanked by wall sconces set within the wainscoting. It is a formal landing spot with views to the front entrance as well as the backyard patio and pool. And in the lower level, the open stair system creates continuity and elegance as the staircase ends at the custom home bar and wine storage. The view back up from the bottom reveals a comprehensive open system to delight its family, both young and old!
Grand Staircase
Grand Staircase
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
The upstairs hallway wraps around the open staircase, making the whole house open and well connected. No space is removed.
Sandy Springs House
Sandy Springs House
Philip Babb ArchitectPhilip Babb Architect
Stairway. John Clemmer Photography
Credit River Classic
Credit River Classic
Architrave Design, ArchitectArchitrave Design, Architect
Main hall and staircase
Mountain Rustic/Transitional stairway
Mountain Rustic/Transitional stairway
Lynne Barton Bier - Home on the Range InteriorsLynne Barton Bier - Home on the Range Interiors
The stunning metal and wood staircase with stone wall makes a statement in the open hall leading from the entrance past dining room on the right and mudroom on the left and down to the two story windows at the end of the hall! The sandstone floors maintain a lightness that contrasts with the stone of the walls, the metal of the railings, the fir beams and the cherry newel posts. The Hammerton pendants lead you down the hall and create an interest that makes it much more than a hall!!!! Designer: Lynne Barton Bier Architect: Joe Patrick Robbins, AIA Photographer: Tim Murphy
European Charm
European Charm
Douglah DesignsDouglah Designs
Step inside this stunning refined traditional home designed by our Lafayette studio. The luxurious interior seamlessly blends French country and classic design elements with contemporary touches, resulting in a timeless and sophisticated aesthetic. From the soft beige walls to the intricate detailing, every aspect of this home exudes elegance and warmth. The sophisticated living spaces feature inviting colors, high-end finishes, and impeccable attention to detail, making this home the perfect haven for relaxation and entertainment. Explore the photos to see how we transformed this stunning property into a true forever home. --- Project by Douglah Designs. Their Lafayette-based design-build studio serves San Francisco's East Bay areas, including Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo Oaks, Diablo, Dublin, Pleasanton, Berkeley, Oakland, and Piedmont. For more about Douglah Designs, click here: http://douglahdesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://douglahdesigns.com/featured-portfolio/european-charm/
Green Street Residence
Green Street Residence
Edmonds + Lee ArchitectsEdmonds + Lee Architects
Bruce Damonte
Windermere Lakeside Residence
Windermere Lakeside Residence
Site Lines Architecture Inc.Site Lines Architecture Inc.
Photos : Crocodile Creative Builder/Developer : Quiniscoe Homes
SNVT - ATTICO MILANO
SNVT - ATTICO MILANO
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
La scala esistente è stata rivestita in marmo nero marquinia, alla base il mobile del soggiorno abbraccia la scala e arriva a completarsi nel mobile del'ingresso. Pareti verdi e pavimento ingresso in marmo verde alpi. Al centro della scala un grande chandelier sospeso illumina entrambi i piani.
Menlo Park New Construction
Menlo Park New Construction
Fiorella Design, LLCFiorella Design, LLC
Menlo Park New Construction
Menlo Park New Construction
Fiorella Design, LLCFiorella Design, LLC
Redbud Renovation
Redbud Renovation
Blue Horse Building & DesignBlue Horse Building & Design
High end refurbishment of full house with bespoke kitchen and stairs
High end refurbishment of full house with bespoke kitchen and stairs
UserUser
Entrance to the house featuring straight flight of hardwood stairs with runner carpets. Chris Snook
Aspen Creek Lodge - Pine Tree Turret Feature
Aspen Creek Lodge - Pine Tree Turret Feature
Aspen HomesAspen Homes
Battery Park Duplex
Battery Park Duplex
Sergio Mercado DesignSergio Mercado Design
Joshua McHugh

Luxury U-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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