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Budget Staircase with Open Risers Ideas and Designs

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Villa i Nacka
Villa i Nacka
Delin ArkitektkontorDelin Arkitektkontor
Patric Johansson
Bespoke Staircase - Barn Conversion Cornwall
Bespoke Staircase - Barn Conversion Cornwall
Complete Stair Systems LtdComplete Stair Systems Ltd
Landing balustrade with frameless glass balustrade and square oak handrail
Modern Staircase
Modern Staircase
Cable Railings
Cable Railings
Sion Structural and OrnamentalSion Structural and Ornamental
Atrium stair
Atrium stair
ReSquare Architecture + ConstructionReSquare Architecture + Construction
A large stone serves as landing step, provide the necessary function for the new stair while preserving the landscaping design of the atrium floor.
Mid-Century Ranch Staircase
Mid-Century Ranch Staircase
Angela Dechard DesignAngela Dechard Design
Bannatyne Dr. | North York
Bannatyne Dr. | North York
Behzad SabbaghiBehzad Sabbaghi
Behzad Sabbaghi
several
several
Elite Custom Creations LLCElite Custom Creations LLC
Waiheke Pod
Waiheke Pod
StairworksStairworks
A tiny home on Waiheke Island needed a staircase to access the loft that was not only a space-saving staircase, but also safe for guests to access. Additionally, the owner wanted a balustrade that required craftsmanship with intricate designs and a beach inspired style to match the interior design of this tiny home. The original design included a wooden staircase, however the owner wanted that replaced with steel stairs to save space. A spiral staircase was considered, but was still too big for what she wanted, which led us to design a ladder. Because the owner is an artist, she wanted a more unique balustrade design. This was quite a different style from our usual fabrications, but we welcomed the challenge. We then brought all the pieces to Waiheke Island and completed the installation in a day. The owner was thrilled with the end result and is now renting out the tiny home as holiday rentals.
Mansard Malevich village
Mansard Malevich village
buro5buro5
buro5, архитектор Борис Денисюк, architect Boris Denisyuk. Photo: Luciano Spinelli
18th Street rear apartment
18th Street rear apartment
Karin Payson architecture + designKarin Payson architecture + design
Brad Knipstein
Transit Stairs
Transit Stairs
AP WoodworksAP Woodworks
La belle époque. Flat in Madrid - Bibliothèque
La belle époque. Flat in Madrid - Bibliothèque
UserUser
Crédits photos : David Suarez
MENDHAM SHINGLE-STYLE ESTATE
MENDHAM SHINGLE-STYLE ESTATE
Passacantando Architects AIAPassacantando Architects AIA
Photographer: Kevin Colquhoun
15th St.
15th St.
URBANDUOURBANDUO
Greg Scott Makinen
Stephen's Ladder
Stephen's Ladder
StairworksStairworks
One of the biggest concerns in a tiny house build, is being space efficient. This is why ladders or spiral stairs are the best options. In this particular tiny home, we built a space-saving metal ladder with wooden treads for both design practicality and overall aesthetic.
Transit Stairs
Transit Stairs
AP WoodworksAP Woodworks
Dennis and Lisa's Paradise in El Cerrito, CA
Dennis and Lisa's Paradise in El Cerrito, CA
New AvenueNew Avenue
Ladder to the loft.
316 Vanstone Street
316 Vanstone Street
rocky & ivanrocky & ivan
Photo Credits: Rocky & Ivan Photographic Division
Long Pond Cabin
Long Pond Cabin
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
This new house is perched on a bluff overlooking Long Pond. The compact dwelling is carefully sited to preserve the property's natural features of surrounding trees and stone outcroppings. The great room doubles as a recording studio with high clerestory windows to capture views of the surrounding forest. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Budget Staircase with Open 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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