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"Mountain Top Project"
"Mountain Top Project"
James L Carroll & Associates IncJames L Carroll & Associates Inc
Bay Pearl
Bay Pearl
Kirsten Johnstone ArchitectureKirsten Johnstone Architecture
Escalier UP sur alcôve bibliothèque suspendu COLONNE
Escalier UP sur alcôve bibliothèque suspendu COLONNE
JOA FranceJOA France
Escalier sur-mesure suspendu UP avec palier bas et quart tournant haut en acier blanc et chêne sur bibliothèque sur-mesure suspendue COLONNE en acier blanc
Linkwood residence
Linkwood residence
brett zamore designbrett zamore design
©brett Zamore design photo by Paul Hester
Escalera Helicoidal de Cristal
Escalera Helicoidal de Cristal
ESCALERAS ENESCAESCALERAS ENESCA
Elbow Park House (Photo Credit: MHB PHOTO-GRAF)
Elbow Park House (Photo Credit: MHB PHOTO-GRAF)
Alloy Homes IncorporatedAlloy Homes Incorporated
Open riser stair with 4' square skylight above admit natural light deep into the central spaces of the home. Photo Credit: 2013 MHB PHOTO-GRAF | Marie-Hélène Bilodeau
The Q
The Q
Kamm ArchitectureKamm Architecture
This historic, 19th mansion, located in Washington, DC's Dupont Circle, was redesigned to house four modern, luxury condominiums. Photo: Anice Hoachlander www.hdphoto.com
Curved Stair With Metal Pickets
Curved Stair With Metal Pickets
Roes Stair CorpRoes Stair Corp
Curved Stairs With Metal Pickets
Modern Luxury, Custom Home Northfield, IL
Modern Luxury, Custom Home Northfield, IL
NEWLOOK DevelopmentNEWLOOK Development
Modern Center Beam Staircase Collaboration
Modern Center Beam Staircase Collaboration
Bella Stairs, LLCBella Stairs, LLC
Glass railings are side mounted using stainless steel standoffs.
The Brooks St. House
The Brooks St. House
Adaptive Building SolutionsAdaptive Building Solutions
MichaelChristiePhotography
Gibson Ave
Gibson Ave
Aspen Constructors Inc.Aspen Constructors Inc.
Custom Log Home
Custom Log Home
Cool Mountain Construction, Inc.Cool Mountain Construction, Inc.
Mike Maloney
Traditional Staircase
Traditional Staircase
Custom Home Skylights & Stairs
Custom Home Skylights & Stairs
Avvio Fine HomesAvvio Fine Homes
This beautiful staircase is from a custom home found in Toronto. The home was designed and built by Avvio Fine Homes and completed in 2018. It is part of the open concept main floor living area, adjoining the main hallway, living and dining rooms and foyer. The rich stained wood of the red oak stairs and handrails contrast with the decorative wrought iron railing and the detailed carpentry in the wainscoting, trim and windows. The abundance of natural light from the skylight and two windows is brought into the rest of the home through the staircase’s open risers.
Conifer Mountain House Addition
Conifer Mountain House Addition
FitzWilliam ArchitectsFitzWilliam Architects
Zac Cornwell
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.
Hilltop
Hilltop
Rezac ConstructionRezac Construction
Home 2: Kiawah Island, SC
Home 2: Kiawah Island, SC
The Look InteriorsThe Look Interiors
Designed by The Look Interiors. We’ve got tons more photos on our profile; check out our other projects to find some great new looks for your ideabooks!
Sunset Hill Remodel
Sunset Hill Remodel
grouparchitectgrouparchitect
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Premium Staircase with Open Risers 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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