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Straight Staircase with Carpeted Risers Ideas and Designs

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Hackney House
Hackney House
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Entrance hallway and stairs. Photo by Chris Snook
Alternative Flooring Staircase
Alternative Flooring Staircase
Pauls FloorsPauls Floors
Alternative Flooring Quirky B Carpet fitted to a stairs and landing in Urmston. Designed by Margo Selby, this wool Axminster carpet is stunning, featuring hearts and diamonds in a geometric design. It's certainly a feature.
The Ashley - Highland, UT
The Ashley - Highland, UT
Cadence HomesCadence Homes
Two Tone Wood Staircase
Black & White rug cut into a stair runner
Black & White rug cut into a stair runner
Flowers FlooringFlowers Flooring
Flowers flooring
Stair Runners
Stair Runners
Bloomington Carpet OneBloomington Carpet One
Our Projects
Our Projects
Dungan's FloorsDungan's Floors
Wood Railing with Wrought Iron Balusters
Wood Railing with Wrought Iron Balusters
Titan Stairs, Utah!Titan Stairs, Utah!
Titan Architectural Products, LLC dba Titan Stairs of Utah
CotY Award Winner for Gemmi Construction with Odell Painting, Morrisville, PA
CotY Award Winner for Gemmi Construction with Odell Painting, Morrisville, PA
Odell PaintingOdell Painting
Edwardian home
Edwardian home
Vignette InteriorsVignette Interiors
These Edwardian stairs were sanded right back and painted in Farrow & Ball Railings, providing a contrast to the walls (Strong White). A black and white carpet runner provides a striking addition.
Manor Custom Homes (Parade of Homes)
Manor Custom Homes (Parade of Homes)
Schlabach WoodworksSchlabach Woodworks
Bachelor Pad Remodel
Bachelor Pad Remodel
A.Design, LLCA.Design, LLC
Modern Rustic Home
Modern Rustic Home
K & K Interiors, LLCK & K Interiors, LLC
Joshua - Draper, UT
Joshua - Draper, UT
Cadence HomesCadence Homes
Staircase
monochrome striped stair carpet runner and patterned wallpaper
monochrome striped stair carpet runner and patterned wallpaper
Style Within LimitedStyle Within Limited
Monochrome striped stair carpet runner with feature wallpaper Photo - Style Within
WIMBLEDON FAMILY HOUSE
WIMBLEDON FAMILY HOUSE
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
The original staircase from the ground floor up to the second floor has been restored; the lower ground floor stair has been relocated towards the rear of the house so as to allow for a more efficient use of space at that level. Its balustrade and handrail match the original. Photographer: Nick Smith
Basement Remodeling Projects
Basement Remodeling Projects
IMPROVE or MOVEIMPROVE or MOVE
Newel Posts
Newel Posts
GoManGo EnterprisesGoManGo Enterprises
Stanton Hybrid Oyster Grey Carpet
Stanton Hybrid Oyster Grey Carpet
Mouery's FlooringMouery's Flooring
Royaltron is resistant to signs of wear due to the long lasting fibers. Inherently hydrophobic fibers do not absorb moisture making spills and stains easy to remove. Additional properties include anti-microbial and anti-static
Interior Handrails
Interior Handrails
Rod and ForgeRod and Forge
Custom made metal handrail.
New Westlake Home
New Westlake Home
WestBay Floor SourceWestBay Floor Source
We love this simple but dramatic carpet runner. Made from Stanton carpet, cut and bound on-site by our installation pros. Photo credit: Liana Dennison

Straight Staircase with Carpeted 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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