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Deck Steps and Landings
Deck Steps and Landings
Elite Decks & Home RemodelingElite Decks & Home Remodeling
Beach House Branford
Beach House Branford
Nelson Edwards Company Architects, LLCNelson Edwards Company Architects, LLC
Photo: Robert Benson
Industrial Staircase
Industrial Staircase
猫と暮らす家
猫と暮らす家
一級建築士事務所Bois設計室一級建築士事務所Bois設計室
階段下にTV置き場と猫のトイレも設置。
TGA HOME
TGA HOME
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
Scala di accesso al soppalco con gradini sfalsati in legno. La scala contiene contenitori e armadio vestiti. La parte bassa funziona come panca.
Here’s a maple space-saving Stair we shipped to Punta Gorda, Florida yesterday
Here’s a maple space-saving Stair we shipped to Punta Gorda, Florida yesterday
Top Tread StairwaysTop Tread Stairways
Space-saving staircase terminology I normally call these Alternating-tread stairs, but there are other common terms: • Space-saving Stair • Alternating stair • Thomas Jefferson Stair • Jeffersonian staircase • Ergonomic stair with staggered treads • Zig-zag-style • Boat Paddle-shaped treads • Ship’s Ladder • Alternating-tread devises • Tiny-house stairs • Crows foot stairs Space-saving Stairs have been used widely in Europe for many years and now have become quite popular in the US with the rise of the Tiny House movement. A further boost has been given to the Space-saving staircase with several of the major building codes in the US allowing them. Dreaming of a custom stair? Let the headache to us. We'd love to build one for you. Give us a call or text at 520-895-2060
Cottage Winder Style Stair
Cottage Winder Style Stair
Trimcraft of Fort Myers, Inc.Trimcraft of Fort Myers, Inc.
Looking for that cottage-y look for your beach home? Check out this Winder stair Trimcraft recently completed in a Captiva Island home.
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
Mill Valley Historical Remodel
Mill Valley Historical Remodel
Rasmussen ConstructionRasmussen Construction
Richardson Architects Jonathan Mitchell Photography
Pikes Hill
Pikes Hill
Kaplan Thompson ArchitectsKaplan Thompson Architects
We created an almost crystalline form that reflected the push and pull of the most important factors on the site: views directly to the NNW, an approach from the ESE, and of course, sun from direct south. To keep the size modest, we peeled away the excess spaces and scaled down any rooms that desired intimacy (the bedrooms) or did not require height (the pool room). Photographer credit: Irvin Serrano
Tiny House in Ballsbridge
Tiny House in Ballsbridge
houseologyhouseology
Philip Lauterbach
Mansion Christmas Decor
Mansion Christmas Decor
Foxy Interiors and Home StagingFoxy Interiors and Home Staging
The newel post is decorated in magnolia, sleigh bells and pine cones. Brenda Corder
Heron Cottage
Heron Cottage
Winkelman ArchitectureWinkelman Architecture
St.Petersburg, #ДомВСамомСердцеПетербурга
St.Petersburg, #ДомВСамомСердцеПетербурга
Jeanne BundakovaJeanne Bundakova
design: J. Bundakova photo: I. Sorokin
Hinesburg Efficiency Home
Hinesburg Efficiency Home
Ryan Bent PhotographyRyan Bent Photography
Interior built by Sweeney Design Build. Custom built-ins staircase that leads to a lofted office area.
Cole Valley
Cole Valley
Gretchen MurdockGretchen Murdock
LG Squared, Inc
LG Squared, Inc
Barbara Brown PhotographyBarbara Brown Photography
Barbara Brown Photography
London Townhouse Makeover 2016
London Townhouse Makeover 2016
Creative Woodwork LtdCreative Woodwork Ltd
Modern Staircase
Modern Staircase
Fenway Condominium - Ladder
Fenway Condominium - Ladder
Haycon Inc.Haycon Inc.
This condominium in Boston’s famous Fenway neighborhood required a full renovation of the kitchen and bathroom. Working with the designer to maximize space was focus of this project. Exchanging the spiral staircase for a custom ladder to the roof was just one of the space saving features in this design. Custom millwork and high end finishes help make this modest space seem spacious and airy.

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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