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Heron Cottage
Heron Cottage
Winkelman ArchitectureWinkelman Architecture
階段
階段
oro株式会社一級建築士事務所oro株式会社一級建築士事務所
West Seattle Skybox Addition
West Seattle Skybox Addition
Pierce DesignPierce Design
The homeowner works from home during the day, so the office was placed with the view front and center. Although a rooftop deck and code compliant staircase were outside the scope and budget of the project, a roof access hatch and hidden staircase were included. The hidden staircase is actually a bookcase, but the view from the roof top was too good to pass up! Vista Estate Imaging
45Teel Restored Front Stair
45Teel Restored Front Stair
Aurora Architects + BuildersAurora Architects + Builders
The front staircase of this historic Second Empire Victorian home was beautifully detailed but dark and in need of restoration. It gained lots of light and became a focal point when we removed the walls that formerly enclosed the living spaces. Adding a small window brought even more light. We meticulously restored the balusters, newel posts, curved plaster, and trim. It took finesse to integrate the existing stair with newly leveled floor, raised ceiling, and changes to adjoining walls. The copper color accent wall really brings out the elegant line of this staircase.
Mansion Christmas Decor
Mansion Christmas Decor
Foxy Interiors and Home StagingFoxy Interiors and Home Staging
Decorations were placed at the bottom of the banister instead of on top of the banister. Pine, magnolia and cranberries were the main theme. Brenda Corder
Rustic Cottage by Sisson Dupont and Carder
Rustic Cottage by Sisson Dupont and Carder
SISSON DUPONT & CARDER INCSISSON DUPONT & CARDER INC
kurtis miller photography, kmpics.com Stairway in rustic cottage. Custom iron railing with bull nose stair treads. Stair treads custom item at Sisson Dupont and Carder.
Colorado Retreat
Colorado Retreat
HELMAN SECHRIST ArchitectureHELMAN SECHRIST Architecture
Hilliard Photographics
Forged Iron Spiral Staircase
Forged Iron Spiral Staircase
Paragon StairsParagon Stairs
Beach Style Staircase
Beach Style Staircase
Lake Margaret-A Reclaimed Family Residence
Lake Margaret-A Reclaimed Family Residence
Sno Valley CottagesSno Valley Cottages
Stickley inspired staircase using only reclaimed materials. The majority of the material is re-milled Douglas fir flooring sourced from a 1920's remodel nearby.
Ames House
Ames House
Matt Fajkus ArchitectureMatt Fajkus Architecture
Stone Tower & Kitchen Addition
Stone Tower & Kitchen Addition
HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTSHAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS
Greg Hubbard Photography. Stair by StairMeister Log Works.
焼杉の家
焼杉の家
TAC一級建築士事務所TAC一級建築士事務所
Staircases
Staircases
The Design TherapistThe Design Therapist
When you live in a small house, a trick to making it feel bigger is to bring attention to the transitional areas such as this stair case. Simply dressing it up with a runner, wainscoting, artwork and colorful walls makes you experience the space as part of the square footage of your house every time you use it. The tromp l'oiel mural at the top of the stairs, painted by Wendy Chapin of Silver Spring, MD, suggests even more space. She created a "window" for me that leads the eye to a vast valley beyond. The cutout figure she copied from a Vermeer painting invites the viewer to come upstairs. What fun!
Silver Lake Guest House
Silver Lake Guest House
Battle Associates, ArchitectsBattle Associates, Architects
Intimate Stair with Hobbit Door . This project was a Guest House for a long time Battle Associates Client. Smaller, smaller, smaller the owners kept saying about the guest cottage right on the water's edge. The result was an intimate, almost diminutive, two bedroom cottage for extended family visitors. White beadboard interiors and natural wood structure keep the house light and airy. The fold-away door to the screen porch allows the space to flow beautifully. Photographer: Nancy Belluscio
Modern Home
Modern Home
Modern Style Construction LLCModern Style Construction LLC
Plumewood Dr.
Plumewood Dr.
Twelve Stones Designs, LLCTwelve Stones Designs, LLC
C.L. Fry Photography
Cedarberry
Cedarberry
Forever Barnwood, LLCForever Barnwood, LLC
This beautiful staircase features our 6x6 newel posts, handrail, and some rusted rebar balusters. They compliment the rustic/modern style of this home very well.
Loft Ladder
Loft Ladder
Neufeld Furniture and WoodworkNeufeld Furniture and Woodwork
Circular Staircase
Circular Staircase
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
Circular staircase created by Finelli Ironworks in Solon, Ohio, leads to a barrel-vaulted boat room made from Douglas fir. David Burroughs Photography

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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