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Traditional Straight Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Colourful Georgian Townhouse, Cheltenham
Colourful Georgian Townhouse, Cheltenham
Completion Interior Design & ArchitectureCompletion Interior Design & Architecture
The Coach House
The Coach House
McLean QuinlanMcLean Quinlan
The main staircase was repositioned and redesigned to improve flow and to sit more comfortable with the building’s muted classical aesthetic. Similarly, new panelled and arched door and window linings were designed to accord with the original arched openings of the coach house.
Locust Remodel
Locust Remodel
Lisa Hatley DesignLisa Hatley Design
Updated staircase with new railing and new carpet.
Beachfront Elegance
Beachfront Elegance
Williams Wood Works IncWilliams Wood Works Inc
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. This entryway has white oak hardwood flooring, white walls with beautiful millwork and moulding details.
Sophisticated Luxury — New Home | SW Calgary
Sophisticated Luxury — New Home | SW Calgary
Empire Custom HomesEmpire Custom Homes
Textured carpet for stairs
Textured carpet for stairs
Mouery's FlooringMouery's Flooring
Beverly Ave- Glendale
Beverly Ave- Glendale
Fusion Builders LLCFusion Builders LLC
Traditional Transformed
Traditional Transformed
Maughan Design & RemodelMaughan Design & Remodel
Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle
Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Dorsey St
Dorsey St
Fry HomesFry Homes
Georgian Revival Home
Georgian Revival Home
Norcross and ScottNorcross and Scott
Calender
Calender
ALLEN ARCHITECTURE LLCALLEN ARCHITECTURE LLC
Brian McWeeney
Saddle Rock Hampton style Estate
Saddle Rock Hampton style Estate
Prestige Custom Building & Construction, Inc.Prestige Custom Building & Construction, Inc.
Living Rooms
Living Rooms
Powell Brower InteriorsPowell Brower Interiors
Photo by Helen Norman
Lake Home in Wisconsin
Lake Home in Wisconsin
GLEN LUSBY INTERIORSGLEN LUSBY INTERIORS
Lake Home in Wisconsin - Glen Lusby Interiors is a Luxe interiors+design Magazine National Gold List Firm & Designer on Call at the Design Ctr., Chicago Merchandise Mart. Call 773-761-6950 for your complimentary visit. Photography: Luxe interiors+design Magazine
Orchard Lake Whole House Remodel
Orchard Lake Whole House Remodel
MainStreet Design BuildMainStreet Design Build
The new wide plank oak flooring continues throughout the entire first and second floors with a lovely open staircase lit by a chandelier, skylights and flush in-wall step lighting. Kate Benjamin Photography
7500 SF Open Style French Country Home
7500 SF Open Style French Country Home
Zander HomesZander Homes
Wainscotting Ideas
Wainscotting Ideas
GoManGo EnterprisesGoManGo Enterprises
backyard cottage madison valley
backyard cottage madison valley
microhousemicrohouse
An open stair for a backyard cottage featuring exposed joist ceilings and stained concrete floors. bruce parker - microhouse

Traditional Straight 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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