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Wood Railing U-shaped Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Philip
Wilkes Architects - Princeton Design GuildWilkes Architects - Princeton Design Guild
Catherine "Cie" Stroud Photography
Waterside - Lakefront Farmhouse
Waterside - Lakefront Farmhouse
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Builder: Pete's Construction, Inc. Photographer: Jeff Garland Why choose when you don't have to? Today's top architectural styles are reflected in this impressive yet inviting design, which features the best of cottage, Tudor and farmhouse styles. The exterior includes board and batten siding, stone accents and distinctive windows. Indoor/outdoor spaces include a three-season porch with a fireplace and a covered patio perfect for entertaining. Inside, highlights include a roomy first floor, with 1,800 square feet of living space, including a mudroom and laundry, a study and an open plan living, dining and kitchen area. Upstairs, 1400 square feet includes a large master bath and bedroom (with 10-foot ceiling), two other bedrooms and a bunkroom. Downstairs, another 1,300 square feet await, where a walk-out family room connects the interior and exterior and another bedroom welcomes guests.
Illuminated stair posts
Illuminated stair posts
Portland Stair CompanyPortland Stair Company
Stair lighting in newels with open treads. Frank DeSantis Photography
Modern Mediterranean - Mountain View, CA
Modern Mediterranean - Mountain View, CA
Saikley ArchitectsSaikley Architects
Down-to-studs remodel and second floor addition. The original house was a simple plain ranch house with a layout that didn’t function well for the family. We changed the house to a contemporary Mediterranean with an eclectic mix of details. Space was limited by City Planning requirements so an important aspect of the design was to optimize every bit of space, both inside and outside. The living space extends out to functional places in the back and front yards: a private shaded back yard and a sunny seating area in the front yard off the kitchen where neighbors can easily mingle with the family. A Japanese bath off the master bedroom upstairs overlooks a private roof deck which is screened from neighbors’ views by a trellis with plants growing from planter boxes and with lanterns hanging from a trellis above. Photography by Kurt Manley. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/modern-mediterranean/
Pinnacle Falls
Pinnacle Falls
Springtime BuildersSpringtime Builders
Open treads and stair parts allow light from the stair bumpout tower further into the basement and upper level.
Avalon Shore Retreat
Avalon Shore Retreat
Studio One ArchitectsStudio One Architects
Verona Center Hall Colonial
Verona Center Hall Colonial
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
Foyer in center hall colonial. Wallpaper was removed and a striped paint treatment executed with different sheens of the same color. Wainscoting was added and handrail stained ebony. New geometric runner replaced worn blue carpet.
07 - Traditional French Inspired Staircase
07 - Traditional French Inspired Staircase
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Felix Sanchez
Sunny Valley, 330 m2
Sunny Valley, 330 m2
Nirenburg.DesignNirenburg.Design
Coastal Craftsman with a Twist
Coastal Craftsman with a Twist
JTID Inc.JTID Inc.
Staircase leading up to the second floor. All treads which were previously carpeted were replaced with custom-made oak ones.
In the Heart of Brentwood
In the Heart of Brentwood
Castle HomesCastle Homes
Reed Brown Photography
Brickstreet House
Brickstreet House
Laura Design CompanyLaura Design Company
Photo by Emily Kennedy Photo
Family Lake House Renovation
Family Lake House Renovation
Housatonic Architectural Services, LLC (closed)Housatonic Architectural Services, LLC (closed)
Diego Gutierrez
Winding Road
Winding Road
Chip Webster ArchitectureChip Webster Architecture
Fred Mueller Photography
Marie's Wardrobe
Marie's Wardrobe
Webb Yates EngineersWebb Yates Engineers
Architect: Tsuruta Architects Client: Private Photography: Tim Crocker
Modern Bohemian Remodel
Modern Bohemian Remodel
KH Home Design and FurnishingsKH Home Design and Furnishings
A large gallery wall adorns this wall leading up to the second floor.
Haus Gr
Haus Gr
RADON photography / Norman RadonRADON photography / Norman Radon
(c) RADON photography / Norman Radron
Cornell | 2017
Cornell | 2017
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Description: Interior Design by Sees Design ( http://www.seesdesign.com/). Architecture by Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro Architects ( http://www.shmarchitects.com/david-stocker-1/). Built by Coats Homes (www.coatshomes.com). Photography by Costa Christ Media ( https://www.costachrist.com/).
Tidewater Model in The Hammock at Nocatee
Tidewater Model in The Hammock at Nocatee
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
Glenn Layton Homes, LLC, "Building Your Coastal Lifestyle" Jeff Westcott Photography
Mathis
Mathis
Graf Custom Construction LLCGraf Custom Construction LLC

Wood Railing 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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