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Small Traditional Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Craftsman Interior Project
Craftsman Interior Project
DiPasquale PaintingDiPasquale Painting
Stained interior of residential elevator
Farm Pond - Sherborn, MA
Farm Pond - Sherborn, MA
Betsy Bassett InteriorsBetsy Bassett Interiors
Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Cambridge
Cambridge
Ovens & King BuildersOvens & King Builders
A perfectly finished hardwood timber staircase that contrasts of the white walls. Small lights have been installed to every second step providing another level of safety particularity at night time.
Remodel
Remodel
Landmark Construction CrewLandmark Construction Crew
This staircase asks to be used and leads form one comfort area to another. This remodeled staircase included installation of wooden tread, white wainscoting and wooden railings.
Knotts
Knotts
Sierra Sustainable BuildersSierra Sustainable Builders
Phototecture
Sellwood-Moreland Basement Remodel - Staircase View
Sellwood-Moreland Basement Remodel - Staircase View
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
This basement remodel held special significance for an expectant young couple eager to adapt their home for a growing family. Facing the challenge of an open layout that lacked functionality, our team delivered a complete transformation. The project's scope involved reframing the layout of the entire basement, installing plumbing for a new bathroom, modifying the stairs for code compliance, and adding an egress window to create a livable bedroom. The redesigned space now features a guest bedroom, a fully finished bathroom, a cozy living room, a practical laundry area, and private, separate office spaces. The primary objective was to create a harmonious, open flow while ensuring privacy—a vital aspect for the couple. The final result respects the original character of the house, while enhancing functionality for the evolving needs of the homeowners expanding family.
Classic Wood Railings with Volutes
Classic Wood Railings with Volutes
Pinto CarpentryPinto Carpentry
Featuring primed white balusters and a rich red oak rail with elegant volutes.
Arnold Waterfront
Arnold Waterfront
Distinctive Contracting ServicesDistinctive Contracting Services
One sided open staircase. in a somewhat peculiar area. The stair treads were pine box with carpet. The stair treads were stained dark to finish and match the upstairs flooring. This was an economical based decision. This typically is never even noticed.
Gallery
Gallery
G&M Interiors General ContractingG&M Interiors General Contracting
Oak wood...
Oak wood...
Hertford Flooring LtdHertford Flooring Ltd
WOOD - To supply & install solid oak treads - To supply & install French oak in bedrooms/landing - With 2 coats of black hard wax oil - One coat of clear Osmo oil - Bengeo home Image 3/3
Деревянная лестница
Деревянная лестница
АКБ дизайнАКБ дизайн
деревянная лестница между стен. Материал -массив бука с тонировкой и лакировкой, лестница с подступенками. Локаничное ограждение лестницы , настенный поручень .
Fall Creek Historic
Fall Creek Historic
aaNovoaaNovo
Staircase
Staircase
Alli Rader CreativeAlli Rader Creative
Wyckoff NJ Handrailing Installation
Wyckoff NJ Handrailing Installation
Liberty Railings and Stairs LLCLiberty Railings and Stairs LLC
In this install we used materials that would best match the existing rail in the main area of the house. Materials used are; 4011 oak post with 7010 oak fitting 6010 oak handrail 5015 oak balusters
Residential Interior
Residential Interior
York Painting GroupYork Painting Group
Durward Street
Durward Street
Nucleus Design StudioNucleus Design Studio
Cottage, New Custom Home Elkhart Lake
Cottage, New Custom Home Elkhart Lake
Paceline ConstructionPaceline Construction
Mountain Brook Second Story Addition
Mountain Brook Second Story Addition
Oak Alley, Inc.Oak Alley, Inc.
Home Remodeling Birmingham Alabama Mountain Brook Whole House Remodel Staircase
Hosford-Abernathy ADU
Hosford-Abernathy ADU
Harka ArchitectureHarka Architecture
Для тела и души
Для тела и души
ООО "Аксиома"ООО "Аксиома"
Юлия Быкова

Small Traditional Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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