Medium Sized Victorian Staircase Ideas and Designs
Vignette InteriorsThese Edwardian stairs were sanded right back and painted in Farrow & Ball Railings, providing a contrast to the walls (Strong White). A black and white carpet runner provides a striking addition.
HighergroundRoger Oates Dart Midnight stair runner carpet fitted to white painted staircase with mitred landings to Victorian Property in Guildford, Surrey
UserVictorian staircase modernized with monochromatic charcoal paint.
Complete redesign and remodel of a Victorian farmhouse in Portland, Or.
Saikley ArchitectsThis beautiful 1881 Alameda Victorian cottage, wonderfully embodying the Transitional Gothic-Eastlake era, had most of its original features intact. Our clients, one of whom is a painter, wanted to preserve the beauty of the historic home while modernizing its flow and function.
From several small rooms, we created a bright, open artist’s studio. We dug out the basement for a large workshop, extending a new run of stair in keeping with the existing original staircase. While keeping the bones of the house intact, we combined small spaces into large rooms, closed off doorways that were in awkward places, removed unused chimneys, changed the circulation through the house for ease and good sightlines, and made new high doorways that work gracefully with the eleven foot high ceilings. We removed inconsistent picture railings to give wall space for the clients’ art collection and to enhance the height of the rooms. From a poorly laid out kitchen and adjunct utility rooms, we made a large kitchen and family room with nine-foot-high glass doors to a new large deck. A tall wood screen at one end of the deck, fire pit, and seating give the sense of an outdoor room, overlooking the owners’ intensively planted garden. A previous mismatched addition at the side of the house was removed and a cozy outdoor living space made where morning light is received. The original house was segmented into small spaces; the new open design lends itself to the clients’ lifestyle of entertaining groups of people, working from home, and enjoying indoor-outdoor living.
Photography by Kurt Manley.
https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/artists-victorian/
Igloo Designby painting everything white we had the opportunity to highlight what we wanted to showcase. We used these Marcel Wanders glazed ceramic tiles on the risers highlight each step and create a playful invitation to the space above
Bellingham Bay BuildersAfter many years of careful consideration and planning, these clients came to us with the goal of restoring this home’s original Victorian charm while also increasing its livability and efficiency. From preserving the original built-in cabinetry and fir flooring, to adding a new dormer for the contemporary master bathroom, careful measures were taken to strike this balance between historic preservation and modern upgrading. Behind the home’s new exterior claddings, meticulously designed to preserve its Victorian aesthetic, the shell was air sealed and fitted with a vented rainscreen to increase energy efficiency and durability. With careful attention paid to the relationship between natural light and finished surfaces, the once dark kitchen was re-imagined into a cheerful space that welcomes morning conversation shared over pots of coffee.
Every inch of this historical home was thoughtfully considered, prompting countless shared discussions between the home owners and ourselves. The stunning result is a testament to their clear vision and the collaborative nature of this project.
Photography by Radley Muller Photography
Design by Deborah Todd Building Design Services
Robbins ContractingFeature staircase with paneled walls on landings, patterned carpet treads, white risers.
Brosh ArchitectsMain staircase:
Back in 1970’s, the house was divided into flats, the original staircase removed and a kitchen was installed in this space instead. When we deal with period properties, it is very important to be true to the building therefore, we brought back the original layout of the house and (with some research into Victorian floor plans) we designed and built the staircase the way it would have been made 136 years ago. We installed a dado rail to match the period with Oak flooring to bring back the old charm.
HighergroundRoger Oates Swanson Light Grey stair runner carpet from the Shetland Collection fitted to white painted staircase in Fulham London
Compass IronworksGraceful curves curl around straight pickets with finials. See more at http://ironworkclassics.com/iron-railings-gallery/ , or call 717-442-4500 ex. 2 to see about getting your own beautiful railing installed in your home.
Medium Sized Victorian Staircase Ideas and Designs
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