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Traditional Carpeted Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Beckman
Beckman
The Atkins GroupThe Atkins Group
Gina Battaglia, Architect Myles Beeson, Photographer
Staircase
Staircase
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
This staircase is located in a home that underwent a major renovation and expansion by Normandy Remodeling. Award Winning Normandy Designer Vince Weber created this beautiful space.
Mohawk Flooring
Mohawk Flooring
Main Street Flooring & Interiors, LLCMain Street Flooring & Interiors, LLC
Grade II Listed Townhouse Full Renovation
Grade II Listed Townhouse Full Renovation
Berkeley PlaceBerkeley Place
Staircase | Staircase Design & Builds - Pelican Hill Estates
Staircase | Staircase Design & Builds - Pelican Hill Estates
The Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential GroupThe Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential Group
White Oak and White Staircase
White Oak and White Staircase
Revived InteriorsRevived Interiors
Updated staircase with white balusters and white oak handrails, herringbone-patterned stair runner in taupe and cream, and ornate but airy moulding details.
Luxury Home Renovation - Staircase
Luxury Home Renovation - Staircase
Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry LtdScott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd
Custom staircase - wainscotting with cherry pillars and rail
East Georgia
East Georgia
Madeleine Design Group Inc.Madeleine Design Group Inc.
Pops Of Color
Pops Of Color
Delbert Adams Construction GroupDelbert Adams Construction Group
Transitional staircase on medium hardwood flooring with carpeted treads and risers, painted white wood balusters and painted black wood railings.
Olivette, MO Custom Transitional Home
Olivette, MO Custom Transitional Home
Hibbs HomesHibbs Homes
The dark wood newel and handrails complement the iron spindles on this transitional design staircase.
Oak Hallow Manor
Oak Hallow Manor
Martineau HomesMartineau Homes
Transitional Rustic
Transitional Rustic
Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLCRayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC
Amazing what a little paint can do! By painting the handrail black and balusters white this staircase is transformed.
Birchcrest Milford New Build
Birchcrest Milford New Build
Mintzer Building CompanyMintzer Building Company
Comfortable and Collected
Comfortable and Collected
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
The family living in this shingled roofed home on the Peninsula loves color and pattern. At the heart of the two-story house, we created a library with high gloss lapis blue walls. The tête-à-tête provides an inviting place for the couple to read while their children play games at the antique card table. As a counterpoint, the open planned family, dining room, and kitchen have white walls. We selected a deep aubergine for the kitchen cabinetry. In the tranquil master suite, we layered celadon and sky blue while the daughters' room features pink, purple, and citrine.
Stair Runner
Stair Runner
Williston WeavesWilliston Weaves
Beautiful Stair Runner Installations
Clarkston Villa
Clarkston Villa
Jane Henderson Interior DesignJane Henderson Interior Design
Full home remodel in Texas
Full home remodel in Texas
Monarch & MakerMonarch & Maker
Huntington Road (2)
Huntington Road (2)
Heller & AssociatesHeller & Associates
Hackney House
Hackney House
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Entrance hallway and stairs. Photo by Chris Snook
Project- Chappell Forest
Project- Chappell Forest
Delaney's DesignDelaney's Design
After - entry/staircase: refinished banister, painted newel posts and tread trim, replaced balusters

Traditional Carpeted Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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