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Straight Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Custom Home Details
Pacific Edge BuildersPacific Edge Builders
Open Stair with Storage - After
Open Stair with Storage - After
TANGERINEdesign, Jill C. Finn Assoc. AIATANGERINEdesign, Jill C. Finn Assoc. AIA
TANGERINEdesign
Modern Addition - Staircase
Modern Addition - Staircase
LEAP ArchitectureLEAP Architecture
Glass and wood railing, along with the floating wood treads maintain the sense of openness, and allow light to filter through the space.
Stairs with Storage Drawers
Stairs with Storage Drawers
My Ty DesignMy Ty Design
Custom Wood Stairs with Hidden Storage. Fun and creative use of dead-space typical with stairs in general.
Kingman Place
Kingman Place
Jon Hensley ArchitectsJon Hensley Architects
Contractor: AllenBuilt Inc. Kitchen Designer: Pedini Interior Designer: Cecconi Simone Photographer: Connie Gauthier with HomeVisit
Our Work
Our Work
MacArthur Construction CompanyMacArthur Construction Company
Hickory Floors for South End Boston Apartment
Hickory Floors for South End Boston Apartment
Hull Forest Products - Wide Plank FloorsHull Forest Products - Wide Plank Floors
Wide plank Hickory flooring and matching custom stair treads - sawn in the USA and available mill-direct from Hull Forest Products - www.hullforest.com. 1-800-928-9602. Photo by Matt Delphenich Architectural Photography
Mechanicsburg Remodel
Mechanicsburg Remodel
Custer Homes IncCuster Homes Inc
Alan Wycheck Photography This extensive remodel in Mechanicsburg, PA features a complete redesign of the kitchen, pantry, butler's pantry and master bathroom as well as repainting and refinishing many areas throughout the house.
Black & White rug cut into a stair runner
Black & White rug cut into a stair runner
Flowers FlooringFlowers Flooring
Flowers flooring
KAI 28
KAI 28
be_planen Architektur GmbHbe_planen Architektur GmbH
Erich Spahn
91 Commonwealth
91 Commonwealth
PLATEMARK DESIGNPLATEMARK DESIGN
Michael J Lee Photography See more at https://platemark.com/commonwealth
Pond Square (Staircase)
Pond Square (Staircase)
WildercreativeWildercreative
Timber stair carcass clad in solid oak treads with glass balustrade and hidden wine storage. Detail designed and built by Wildercreative. Photography by Mark Cocksedge
New Residence | Chadds Ford, PA
New Residence | Chadds Ford, PA
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Unikat-Design-Box WertHaus
Unikat-Design-Box WertHaus
WertHaus Heilbronn GmbHWertHaus Heilbronn GmbH
Johannes Laukhuf
Stair Runners
Stair Runners
Bloomington Carpet OneBloomington Carpet One
Chestnut
Chestnut
square three architecture, incsquare three architecture, inc
Mt Soledad Staircase Remodel
Mt Soledad Staircase Remodel
Bella DesignsBella Designs
Three level townhouse remodel with updated staircase.
Our Projects
Our Projects
Dungan's FloorsDungan's Floors
Stair Runners
Stair Runners
K. Powers & CompanyK. Powers & Company
Custom Grey Chevron Rug by K.Powers & Company
Entrance hallway staircase
Entrance hallway staircase
Mia Karlsson Interior Design LtdMia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd

Straight 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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