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Brookhaven Plunge Pool & Outdoor Living Oasis
Brookhaven Plunge Pool & Outdoor Living Oasis
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
This custom black iron spiral staircase leads you to the upper deck and modern style pergola offering you additional lounge seating and a stunning view of this private in-town sanctuary.
Agencement Sous-Escalier
Agencement Sous-Escalier
Rubeo.Rubeo.
Haus am See
Haus am See
Walter Schießwohl FotografieWalter Schießwohl Fotografie
Modern historic home
Modern historic home
avenue design incavenue design inc
A House for All Seasons
A House for All Seasons
Poly StudioPoly Studio
Hauseingang mit Terrasse
Hauseingang mit Terrasse
RAUCH Garten- und Landschaftsbau GbRRAUCH Garten- und Landschaftsbau GbR
Florian Rauch
Pocket rocket
Pocket rocket
Sanctum DesignSanctum Design
Young Ah Goh
Harrisonburg Home
Harrisonburg Home
The Gaines Group ArchitectsThe Gaines Group Architects
Contemporary home built on an infill lot in downtown Harrisonburg. The goal of saving as many trees as possible led to the creation of a bridge to the front door. This not only allowed for saving trees, but also created a reduction is site development costs.
Primary Bedroom & Office, South Orange, NJ
Primary Bedroom & Office, South Orange, NJ
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
The steel staircase joins the home office and boxing gym to the master bedroom and bath above, with stunning views of the back yard pool and deck. AJD Builders; In House Photography.
Basement Stairs and Railing remodel
Basement Stairs and Railing remodel
AB Finish Carpentry LLCAB Finish Carpentry LLC
Shaffer Project
Shaffer Project
Shower Door GuyShower Door Guy
Craftsman Cottage Addition
Craftsman Cottage Addition
Liv Companies LLC Design + BuildLiv Companies LLC Design + Build
The new stair winds through a light-filled tower separated with a vertical walnut screen wall.
Spiral Staircase leading up to Terrace
Spiral Staircase leading up to Terrace
Kimmel Studio ArchitectsKimmel Studio Architects
Clearwater House renovation
Clearwater House renovation
Jonathan S. Foster, R.A. LEED AP.Jonathan S. Foster, R.A. LEED AP.
jonathan foster
Fox Residence Attic Addition
Fox Residence Attic Addition
Actual-Size ArchitectureActual-Size Architecture
A new stair accesses the attic addition, while allowing natural light into the floor below.
Carlaw Loft
Carlaw Loft
Jova Management Inc.Jova Management Inc.
Glass office/bedroom with pull-out bed. Drapery that can be pulled to create privacy. A hanging ladder that can be placed to access the storage area
Sisters Custom Staircase
Sisters Custom Staircase
Ron Brown - The FinisherRon Brown - The Finisher
Beautiful custom barn wood loft staircase/ladder for a guest house in Sisters Oregon
Dupont Circle Remodel
Dupont Circle Remodel
Ridgeline Contractors LLCRidgeline Contractors LLC
Treppen des Monats Juli 2016
Treppen des Monats Juli 2016
Treppen und Bauelemente Schmidt GmbHTreppen und Bauelemente Schmidt GmbH
Raumspartreppe Freiburg
Railings by Maynard Studios
Railings by Maynard Studios
Maynard StudiosMaynard Studios
Bronze hand grip on mild steel, hand-forged railing by Maynard Studios.

Premium 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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