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Staircase with Carpeted Risers and Glass Risers Ideas and Designs

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Gull Lake - Cottage
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
A hallway space where the stairs, living, and dining areas come together around beautiful wood-working Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Carpet Installations
Carpet Installations
Leader FlooringLeader Flooring
Leader carpet installation.
Stunning Family Home Renovation
Stunning Family Home Renovation
Hannah Barnes DesignsHannah Barnes Designs
215 MacFarlane Drive | Delray Beach, Florida
215 MacFarlane Drive | Delray Beach, Florida
Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, FloridaSeaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida
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Tuftex Carpets of California
Tuftex Carpets of California
Home Flooring Design CentreHome Flooring Design Centre
Charming Laurel Ave. Cottage
Charming Laurel Ave. Cottage
Artistic ContractorsArtistic Contractors
Bazemore Studios
Contemporary Glass Staircases
Contemporary Glass Staircases
Jarrods StaircasesJarrods Staircases
Large glass panels help ensure the entrance to the home is a bright and open space
Shorewalk Collection
Shorewalk Collection
McCarthy CompaniesMcCarthy Companies
Tuftex Spring Fashion Collection
Tuftex Spring Fashion Collection
Nampa Floors and InteriorsNampa Floors and Interiors
Europa Carpet
Spruce Ave
Spruce Ave
Red Pepper Design & CabinetryRed Pepper Design & Cabinetry
New lighting and new stained glass window really brought the space to life and set the theme for this 1890's home.
Wood & Iron
Wood & Iron
Beach City StairsBeach City Stairs
Nature Inspired Two Story Foyer - Glenelg, MD
Nature Inspired Two Story Foyer - Glenelg, MD
Trish Albano InteriorsTrish Albano Interiors
A close up photo showing the picture molding that was added throughout the entry. We used a gloss paint on the molding and walls to provide a cohesive sleek look. The geometric stair runner adds to the contemporary feel. Each stair tread was covered with carpet separately to align the pattern. Photo Credit:Tracey Brown-Paper Camera Additional photos at www.trishalbanointeriors.com
Belgravia Residence
Belgravia Residence
Nesterova Interior DesignNesterova Interior Design
Carmel Highlands Pelican House
Carmel Highlands Pelican House
Eric Miller Architects, Inc.Eric Miller Architects, Inc.
Photo by: Russell Abraham
30731 Paseo Elegancia San Juan Capistrano CA by the Canaday Group
30731 Paseo Elegancia San Juan Capistrano CA by the Canaday Group
Canaday GroupCanaday Group
30731 Paseo Elegancia San Juan Capistrano CA by the Canaday Group. For a private tour call Lee Ann Canaday 949-249-2424
Suncadia Cabins
Suncadia Cabins
Page & Beard Architects PSPage & Beard Architects PS
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Railings
Crosstree, Inc.Crosstree, Inc.
Photo: Crosstree, Inc.
Thrall Farmhouse
Thrall Farmhouse
mfm design groupmfm design group
Lakeside Retreat
Lakeside Retreat
City Homes, LLCCity Homes, LLC
Woodlands Avenue
Woodlands Avenue
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Photography by Ben Anders and Juliet Murphy

Staircase with Carpeted Risers and Glass 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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