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Straight Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Natural Carpet For Stairs and Hallway Runners and Area Rugs
Natural Carpet For Stairs and Hallway Runners and Area Rugs
FLOORIANSFLOORIANS
Floorians, Sisal Natural Carpet runner on painted Staircase with 2 inch espresso binding on both side. Professional Installed.
Villa i Nacka
Villa i Nacka
Delin ArkitektkontorDelin Arkitektkontor
Patric Johansson
Courtland Barn
Courtland Barn
Steve Brann BuildingSteve Brann Building
Jonathan Reece Photography
White Pine Drive 2
White Pine Drive 2
Brainerd HardwoodsBrainerd Hardwoods
Gig Harbor Great Room
Gig Harbor Great Room
Schoenfeld InteriorsSchoenfeld Interiors
Interior design by Schoenfeld interiors Classic NW contemporary
Stainless steel rails
Stainless steel rails
Duke of IronDuke of Iron
Beach House on Stilts
Beach House on Stilts
Luigi Rosselli ArchitectsLuigi Rosselli Architects
Limed timber stair treads on the staircase, and matching limed original timber floorboards weave together consistently through the spaces as if they had always been there. A book filled bookshelf is nestled between the studs of a wall supporting the staircase, and supposed by a delicately detailed balustrade over to allow the light through. © Edward Birch
Presidio Heights
Presidio Heights
Drömhus General ContractorsDrömhus General Contractors
Wohnhaus S. Allgäu
Wohnhaus S. Allgäu
CAMA ACAMA A
hiepler, brunier
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Aneka Interiors Inc.Aneka Interiors Inc.
BRIGHTON PROJECT
BRIGHTON PROJECT
ELC ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORELC ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR
Home Renovation
Home Renovation
Moonlight MasonryMoonlight Masonry
Removed wall blocking staircase to basement and used metal for railings and wood for staircase and overlook. Marble and brick flooring as base.
Netherhall Gardens
Netherhall Gardens
MH Costa Construction LtdMH Costa Construction Ltd
Haus K offener Wohnbereich
Haus K offener Wohnbereich
Prinzmetal - Büro für Interaktive ArchitekturPrinzmetal - Büro für Interaktive Architektur
Fotos Christina Kratzenberg
Breathing Room
Breathing Room
Soucie Horner, Ltd.Soucie Horner, Ltd.
A fresh take on traditional style, this sprawling suburban home draws its occupants together in beautifully, comfortably designed spaces that gather family members for companionship, conversation, and conviviality. At the same time, it adroitly accommodates a crowd, and facilitates large-scale entertaining with ease. This balance of private intimacy and public welcome is the result of Soucie Horner’s deft remodeling of the original floor plan and creation of an all-new wing comprising functional spaces including a mudroom, powder room, laundry room, and home office, along with an exciting, three-room teen suite above. A quietly orchestrated symphony of grayed blues unites this home, from Soucie Horner Collections custom furniture and rugs, to objects, accessories, and decorative exclamationpoints that punctuate the carefully synthesized interiors. A discerning demonstration of family-friendly living at its finest.
Palma Plaza Renovation
Palma Plaza Renovation
Risinger HomesRisinger Homes
whit preston
Smith Residence
Smith Residence
CCS ARCHITECTURECCS ARCHITECTURE
strategic layering of floor levels organized around the original central stair, the top portion of the building is a 1600 square-foot, multi-floored home, while the lower floors consist of two studio apartments – one front and one back. Photographer Cesar Rubio
Basement staircase
Basement staircase
The Stone Masonry Company LimitedThe Stone Masonry Company Limited
Stone staircase leading to basement. open treads portland limestone.
Traditional Stair Systems
Traditional Stair Systems
Brookfield StairsBrookfield Stairs
Photographed By: David Deviou (DMD)
Tropical Staircase
Tropical Staircase

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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