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Staircase with Open Risers Ideas and Designs

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FORMA Design
FORMA Design
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Architect's Additions
Architect's Additions
Uncarved Block Inc.Uncarved Block Inc.
大森の古民家
大森の古民家
木曽善元建築工房木曽善元建築工房
timber stairs with stacked stringers
timber stairs with stacked stringers
UserUser
Rustic Private Lodge
Rustic Private Lodge
Hamish Anderson Custom HomesHamish Anderson Custom Homes
ハウス・タイシドウ House Taishido
ハウス・タイシドウ House Taishido
小山光 + KEY OPERATION INC. / ARCHITECTS小山光 + KEY OPERATION INC. / ARCHITECTS
Photo by Keizo Shibasaki and KEY OPERATION INC.
Living with Color
Living with Color
Lisa MinnetiLisa Minneti
This update was a great opportunity to strike a balance between the existing clean lines of the space while introducing punches of fun color! See the close attention to warm and cool tones, the play between saturated and muted colors, and the balance between dark and light elements! Designed with Greg Holm, Peabody's Interiors
LGF living room with feature glass and steel open tread staircase
LGF living room with feature glass and steel open tread staircase
LLI DesignLLI Design
The existing staircase that led from the lower ground to the upper ground floor, was removed and replaced with a new, feature open tread glass and steel staircase towards the back of the house, thereby maximising the lower ground floor space. All of the internal walls on this floor were removed and in doing so created an expansive and welcoming space. Due to its’ lack of natural daylight this floor worked extremely well as a Living / TV room. The new open timber tread, steel stringer with glass balustrade staircase was designed to sit easily within the existing building and to complement the original 1970’s spiral staircase. Because this space was going to be a hard working area, ​it was designed with a rugged semi industrial feel. Underfloor heating was installed and the floor was tiled with a large format Mutina tile in dark khaki with an embossed design. This was complemented by a distressed painted brick effect wallpaper on the back wall which received no direct light and thus the wallpaper worked extremely well, really giving the impression of a painted brick wall. The furniture specified was bright and colourful, as a counterpoint to the walls and floor. The palette was burnt orange, yellow and dark woods with industrial metals. Furniture pieces included a metallic, distressed sideboard and desk, a burnt orange sofa, yellow ​Hans J Wegner Papa Bear armchair, and a large black and white zig zag patterned rug.
Консольная лестница с элементами ржавчины
Консольная лестница с элементами ржавчины
лестницы Hokonлестницы Hokon
Sarasota Custom Home- Frank Lloyd Wright Mid-Century Home
Sarasota Custom Home- Frank Lloyd Wright Mid-Century Home
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
This is a home that was designed around the property. With views in every direction from the master suite and almost everywhere else in the home. The home was designed by local architect Randy Sample and the interior architecture was designed by Maurice Jennings Architecture, a disciple of E. Fay Jones. New Construction of a 4,400 sf custom home in the Southbay Neighborhood of Osprey, FL, just south of Sarasota. Photo - Ricky Perrone
Illuminated stair posts
Illuminated stair posts
Portland Stair CompanyPortland Stair Company
Custom Laser cut metal panel. Stair lighting Frank DeSantis Photography
Golf View way
Golf View way
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Tim Stone
Nethermead Residence
Nethermead Residence
Carlton EdwardsCarlton Edwards
Won 2013 AIANC Design Award
桂坂の家
桂坂の家
株式会社　A-Studio 一級建築士事務所株式会社　A-Studio 一級建築士事務所
撮影：スペースクリップ　岡田大次郎
Art Glass Stairwell in Casually Elegant Sugar Cove Remodel
Art Glass Stairwell in Casually Elegant Sugar Cove Remodel
Interior Design Solutions MauiInterior Design Solutions Maui
Interior Design by Valorie Spence, Interior Design Solutions, Maui, Hawaii www.idsmaui.com Greg Hoxsie Photography Pono Building Company, Inc.
Our Work
Our Work
Southern BuckeyeSouthern Buckeye
Water
Water
eMOD Construction Inc.eMOD Construction Inc.
Roland's Joinery Ltd.
Roland's Joinery Ltd.
Roland's Joinery Ltd.Roland's Joinery Ltd.
Shutterbug Shots Janice Gilbert
Hamburg Close
Hamburg Close
S&A StairsS&A Stairs
Peter Tarasuik Photography
Stair
Stair
K+ARchitectsK+ARchitects
The stair structure was kept as thin as possible to maximise daylight penetration to the lower levels and via the glazed atrium walls. Photo: Peter Bennetts

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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