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Affordable Medium Sized Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Project Aery
Project Aery
CCASA ArchitectsCCASA Architects
Vertical timber posts that allow for light but also allow protection. Nice design feature to give personality to a stair balustrade.
Baker's House
Baker's House
UserUser
Contemporary staircase with integrated display shelves lit by LED strips.
Family home refurbishment Skerries
Family home refurbishment Skerries
Carton InteriorsCarton Interiors
Scandinavian Modern Staircase
Scandinavian Modern Staircase
10K Architecture10K Architecture
A Scandinavian Minimalist staircase in this Shorewood, Minnesota home features a simple black metal guardrail, muted finish palette, varying height pendants over the entryway below, and vaulted ceilings.
Bob-O-Link | 2018
Bob-O-Link | 2018
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Doors and Interior Trim
Doors and Interior Trim
Carver Creek WoodworksCarver Creek Woodworks
This is part of an interior home transformation. We took out the carpeted stairs and yellowing oak to bring a rich and timely presence to the space.
50's ITALIAN LAKE HOUSE
50's ITALIAN LAKE HOUSE
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
composizione dei quadri originali della casa su parete delle scale. Sfondo parete in colore verde.
Quarter Sawn White Oak Stair Treads
Quarter Sawn White Oak Stair Treads
Hardwood Lumber CompanyHardwood Lumber Company
"Great product. High quality at a very good price." Claire
Scarboro Residence
Scarboro Residence
Uniik DesignUniik Design
Walnut staircase with black spindles add a beautiful contrast to the space! Pop of colour in the picture wall adds so much life to the hallway. Sky lights pour direct sunlight giving all colours an extra pop.
Vivienda Malladoura_escalera
Vivienda Malladoura_escalera
Estudio MaasEstudio Maas
La iluminación de la escalera se resuelve de manera indirecta mediante un pasamanos con iluminación integrada.
Prime Horizontal Metal Rails with Wood Top
Prime Horizontal Metal Rails with Wood Top
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
A simple modern metal horizontal rail with a wood topper accents a contemporary living room. Request a quote for this at www.glmetalfab.com and select Add to Quote, or save on Pinterest.
Kings Hall Road Project
Kings Hall Road Project
Clare Elise InteriorsClare Elise Interiors
Light and bright but with a bit of 'wow' factor in this Hallway and Entrance. We designed and added panelling to go up the stairs below a dado rail. Vista from the front door through to the garden
Inspired By Artwork - Stairway
Inspired By Artwork - Stairway
Allard + Roberts Interior Design, IncAllard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc
The staircase once housed a traditional railing with twisted iron pickets. During the renovation, the skirt board was painted in the new wall color, and railings replaced in gunmetal gray steel with a stained wood cap. The end result is an aesthetic more in keeping with the homeowner's collection of contemporary artwork mixed with antiques.
Callavance Court Renovation
Callavance Court Renovation
Alair Homes Savannah - The Strong GroupAlair Homes Savannah - The Strong Group
This interior renovation project took a traditional home in The Landings to a mid-century showpiece. There is a beautiful floating staircase as a focal point in the open floor plan. The black marble fireplace surround is a dramatic feature that spans both levels of this home. A folding door in the eating nook allows for easy access to the terraced back patio and two story sunroom provides great natural light in the living spaces of the home. A hidden door in the hall closet allows access to the technology of the home.
Loft Puteaux 155m2
Loft Puteaux 155m2
blackStonesblackStones
Balcones || Remodel || Austin, Texas
Balcones || Remodel || Austin, Texas
Etch Design GroupEtch Design Group
North Rose Hill Scandi-inspired home
North Rose Hill Scandi-inspired home
ULLE StudioULLE Studio
Stairways and Decks
Stairways and Decks
Sand Dollar CustomsSand Dollar Customs
Stainless Cable Railing Wood Staircase Design
Stainless Cable Railing Wood Staircase Design
Demax Staircase&RailingDemax Staircase&Railing
metal stringer and post with matt black powder coating oak stained tread 4" thickness 3/16" stainless steel cable railing 2"x2" metal post
New Canaan Home Gets A Total Update
New Canaan Home Gets A Total Update
Fordham Marble Company Inc.Fordham Marble Company Inc.
Make a grand entrance into the mudroom with Porcelain, Parquet Floor tile. The look of wood without the maintenance.

Affordable Medium Sized 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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