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U-shaped Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Interior Cable Rail Makeover
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Beach House in Avalon
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Girdwood Cabin
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Dayna Flory Interiors and Patrick Dyke Home Designer
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New Peninsula Residence
New Peninsula Residence
Kaplan Architects, AIAKaplan Architects, AIA
Kaplan Architects, AIA Location: Redwood City , CA, USA Stair up to great room from the family room at the lower level. The treads are fabricated from glue laminated beams that match the structural beams in the ceiling. The railing is a custom design cable railing system. The stair is paired with a window wall that lets in abundant natural light into the family room which buried partially underground.
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Pi_Pad
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Beautiful stair treads in Vic Ash spiral up into the stair void as natural light washes down from the full length skylight above. An elegant piece of steel lines the top of the timber battens, marrying in to the existing steel balustrade below.
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CASA AF | AF HOUSE | 80 MQ
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CASA AF | AF HOUSE Open space ingresso, scale che portano alla terrazza con nicchia per statua Open space: entrance, wooden stairs leading to the terrace with statue niche
Airpark Retreat
Airpark Retreat
PC Industries Welding & Fabrication, PCI MetalPC Industries Welding & Fabrication, PCI Metal
Clarkson, MI - Stair Runner
Clarkson, MI - Stair Runner
Riemer Floors, Inc.Riemer Floors, Inc.
King Cheetah in Dune by Stanton Corporation installed as a stair runner in Clarkston, MI.
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Интерьер MUA
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83_Blonde Wood Stairway with Sleek Horizontal-Metal Balustrade, Springfield VA 2
83_Blonde Wood Stairway with Sleek Horizontal-Metal Balustrade, Springfield VA 2
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
Placed in a central corner in this beautiful home, this u-shape staircase with light color wood treads and hand rails features a horizontal-sleek black rod railing that not only protects its occupants, it also provides visual flow and invites owners and guests to visit bottom and upper levels. CSC © 1976-2020 Century Stair Company. All rights reserved.
No. 125 Residence
No. 125 Residence
Atelier SUNAtelier SUN
Georgian colonial Restoration
Georgian colonial Restoration
Alberino ConstructionAlberino Construction
A stunning whole house renovation of a historic Georgian colonial, that included a marble master bath, quarter sawn white oak library, extensive alterations to floor plan, custom alder wine cellar, large gourmet kitchen with professional series appliances and exquisite custom detailed trim through out.
Stairwell and overhanging glass floor balcony
Stairwell and overhanging glass floor balcony
UserUser
Entranceway and staircase
Ariston Stone with dark Emperador borders
Ariston Stone with dark Emperador borders
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South Circular Road Residence
South Circular Road Residence
Mortar & More LtdMortar & More Ltd
Last Dollar
Last Dollar
Artisan Builders LLCArtisan Builders LLC
Millennium Acier
Millennium Acier
Unique Wood FloorsUnique Wood Floors
A Whirlwind of Activity
A Whirlwind of Activity
Infinity Construction, llc.Infinity Construction, llc.
Up or down...which way do I wanna go?!?!?
Whole Home Remodel, Addition and Garage
Whole Home Remodel, Addition and Garage
Becker Home Improvement Inc.Becker Home Improvement Inc.
The old staircase was removed and this new staircase built. ©Michelle Wimmer Photography mwimmerphoto.com

U-shaped 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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