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Small U-shaped Staircase Ideas and Designs

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aménagement sous escalier
aménagement sous escalier
Thedition - Nicolas BaleydierThedition - Nicolas Baleydier
transformation d'un escalier classique en bois et aménagement de l'espace sous escalier en bureau contemporain. Création d'une bibliothèques et de nouvelles marches en bas de l'escalier, garde-corps en lames bois verticales en chêne
Project Bridgewater
Project Bridgewater
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
83_Blonde Wood Stairway with Sleek Horizontal-Metal Balustrade, Springfield VA 2
83_Blonde Wood Stairway with Sleek Horizontal-Metal Balustrade, Springfield VA 2
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
Placed in a central corner in this beautiful home, this u-shape staircase with light color wood treads and hand rails features a horizontal-sleek black rod railing that not only protects its occupants, it also provides visual flow and invites owners and guests to visit bottom and upper levels. CSC © 1976-2020 Century Stair Company. All rights reserved.
Entrance stairwell
Entrance stairwell
UserUser
Entranceway and staircase
Custom Staircase
Custom Staircase
Becky Fuller HomesBecky Fuller Homes
Fitzroy North
Fitzroy North
Nook ResidentialNook Residential
architect: nic owen architects builder: nook residential charred timber: eco timber Photography: scottrudduck.com
Friendly Bungalow
Friendly Bungalow
NSPJ ArchitectsNSPJ Architects
Craftsman Bedroom/Bath Addition in Rockridge
Craftsman Bedroom/Bath Addition in Rockridge
FMSProjects, Inc.FMSProjects, Inc.
Private Wooded Retreat
Private Wooded Retreat
Authenticity, LLCAuthenticity, LLC
Love the design of this stair! The openiness of the stair creates a grand type feeling when you walk down them! Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Venice Canals
Venice Canals
Katie Leede & Company StudioKatie Leede & Company Studio
Life on display.
Rooftop Oasis
Rooftop Oasis
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
Steel and glass staircase gives the top floor of this row house a loft-like feel and creates access to a modern roof deck on the roof. A glass floor captures natural light and sends it down through the house via the stairwell. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
New England Style Timber Eco House
New England Style Timber Eco House
Stommel Haus UKStommel Haus UK
Traditional staircase in timber and white in New England style timber eco hosue. White risers, timber treads and banister
Stair Carpet with Dots
Stair Carpet with Dots
The Flooring Group LtdThe Flooring Group Ltd
Client: Private Residence In West London Brief: To supply & install Alternative Flooring carpet to stairs
Wood Railing with Wrought Iron Balusters
Wood Railing with Wrought Iron Balusters
Titan Stairs, Utah!Titan Stairs, Utah!
Titan Architectural Products, LLC dba Titan Stairs of Utah
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.
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
Cole Valley
Cole Valley
Gretchen MurdockGretchen Murdock
Grandview Laneway Residence - Staircase
Grandview Laneway Residence - Staircase
Novell Design Build & Novella OutdoorsNovell Design Build & Novella Outdoors
We flipped this home upside down and gave our clients an upstairs area for cooking, relaxing and entertaining. It provides a big open space (yes, even for a laneway) with spectacular views to the East and South. The upstairs lounge and kitchen area are great for gathering with family. In exchange, the private bedroom, bathroom and storage areas offer a restful area. We made sure to install radiant floor heating to keep this space cozy!
Il grande Fred. Transformation of the former attic of Fred Buscaglione
Il grande Fred. Transformation of the former attic of Fred Buscaglione
MARCMARC
photo © beppe giardino
Bunyan Court by Harris Calnan
Bunyan Court by Harris Calnan
Harris Calnan ConstructionHarris Calnan Construction
James Smith

Small U-shaped 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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