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Wood L-shaped Staircase Ideas and Designs

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The Dulwich House - Staircase
The Dulwich House - Staircase
Fraher & Findlay Architects LtdFraher & Findlay Architects Ltd
The oak staircase was cut and made by our joinery team in our workshop - the handrail is a solid piece of oak winding its way down to the basement. The oak staircase wraps its way around the living spaces in the form of oak panelling to create a ribbon of material to links the spaces together.
Clifford Residence
Clifford Residence
Texas Construction CompanyTexas Construction Company
Photo by Ryann Ford
Kings Place
Kings Place
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
interior designer: Kathryn Smith
Williamstown
Williamstown
John Lively & AssociatesJohn Lively & Associates
Huntington Harbor
Huntington Harbor
McRae Lambert DunnMcRae Lambert Dunn
Darlene Halaby
Tacoma
Tacoma
Heidi Caillier DesignHeidi Caillier Design
Haris Kenjar
2019 Idea House
2019 Idea House
Baird Brothers Fine HardwoodsBaird Brothers Fine Hardwoods
Quarter Sawn White Oak Flooring and Mouldings
Hardwood Floor Stair Cases
Hardwood Floor Stair Cases
Emperial Hardwood FlooringEmperial Hardwood Flooring
ANCIEN PRESBYTERE
ANCIEN PRESBYTERE
Caroline Désert Décoratrice d'IntérieurCaroline Désert Décoratrice d'Intérieur
Gwenaelle HOYET
Modern Craftsman
Modern Craftsman
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Michele Lee Wilson
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Sterling Ridge Custom Home BuilderSterling Ridge Custom Home Builder
Seamus Payne
New Construction, Transitional Interior
New Construction, Transitional Interior
Georgio HomeGeorgio Home
Urban Lake Cottage
Urban Lake Cottage
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
General Contractor: Hagstrom Builders | Photos: Corey Gaffer Photography
Whole House Remodel in San Clemente
Whole House Remodel in San Clemente
Eskan DevelopersEskan Developers
Union Street
Union Street
ballonSTUDIO interiors & remodelingballonSTUDIO interiors & remodeling
Our San Francisco studio designed this beautiful four-story home for a young newlywed couple to create a warm, welcoming haven for entertaining family and friends. In the living spaces, we chose a beautiful neutral palette with light beige and added comfortable furnishings in soft materials. The kitchen is designed to look elegant and functional, and the breakfast nook with beautiful rust-toned chairs adds a pop of fun, breaking the neutrality of the space. In the game room, we added a gorgeous fireplace which creates a stunning focal point, and the elegant furniture provides a classy appeal. On the second floor, we went with elegant, sophisticated decor for the couple's bedroom and a charming, playful vibe in the baby's room. The third floor has a sky lounge and wine bar, where hospitality-grade, stylish furniture provides the perfect ambiance to host a fun party night with friends. In the basement, we designed a stunning wine cellar with glass walls and concealed lights which create a beautiful aura in the space. The outdoor garden got a putting green making it a fun space to share with friends. --- Project designed by ballonSTUDIO. They discreetly tend to the interior design needs of their high-net-worth individuals in the greater Bay Area and to their second home locations. For more about ballonSTUDIO, see here: https://www.ballonstudio.com/
Casa Eliana/Escalera
Casa Eliana/Escalera
HabitanteHabitante
The Berkley at Gaither's Chance
The Berkley at Gaither's Chance
Mitchell & Best HomesMitchell & Best Homes
Hazel Modern
Hazel Modern
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Mansfield Tx General Contractor + USI Design & Remodeling
Mansfield Tx General Contractor + USI Design & Remodeling
USI Design & RemodelingUSI Design & Remodeling
Entry renovation. Architecture, Design & Construction by USI Design & Remodeling.
The Beach House
The Beach House
DiMauro Architects, Inc.DiMauro Architects, Inc.

Wood L-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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