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Wells Street, Redfern
Wells Street, Redfern
BKA Architecture Pty LtdBKA Architecture Pty Ltd
Port Washington Residence
Port Washington Residence
Soglia ArchitectureSoglia Architecture
Toh Yi House
Toh Yi House
Ming ArchitectsMing Architects
Edward Hendricks
kensington 1
kensington 1
one house greenone house green
due to lot orientation and proportion, we needed to find a way to get more light into the house, specifically during the middle of the day. the solution that we came up with was the location of the stairs along the long south property line, combined with the glass railing, skylights, and some windows into the stair well. we allowed the stairs to project through the glass as thought the glass had sliced through the steps.
Mountain View House
Mountain View House
Maclay ArchitectsMaclay Architects
Susan Teare photographer
Memorial Farmhouse
Memorial Farmhouse
Brickmoon DesignBrickmoon Design
Palos Park Residence
Palos Park Residence
Turn CollaborativeTurn Collaborative
Paul Benigno
Beach Style Staircase
Beach Style Staircase
New Project
New Project
Summit HomesSummit Homes
Ft. Beauregard Estates Curved Oak Stairway
Ft. Beauregard Estates Curved Oak Stairway
The Stairway ShopThe Stairway Shop
Hudson Avenue
Hudson Avenue
The Walker Group, Ltd.The Walker Group, Ltd.
Lake House Two - Stair
Lake House Two - Stair
McClellan | TelloneMcClellan | Tellone
Photo: Ben Benschneider
Haus S12
Haus S12
be_planen Architektur GmbHbe_planen Architektur GmbH
Noe Valley Townhouse
Noe Valley Townhouse
BCV ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORSBCV ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS
Kirkland 4 Star Built Green Custom Home
Kirkland 4 Star Built Green Custom Home
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
This home is designed to be accessible for all three floors of the home via the residential elevator shown in the photo. The elevator runs through the core of the house, from the basement to rooftop deck. Alongside the elevator, the steel and walnut floating stair provides a feature in the space. Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com #kirklandarchitect #kirklandcustomhome #kirkland #customhome #greenhome #sustainablehomedesign #residentialelevator #concreteflooring
Akta Linjen
Akta Linjen
Matthias J Pearson Architect PLLCMatthias J Pearson Architect PLLC
2,500 square foot home for an architect located in SIloam Springs, Arkansas. It has received a Merit Award from the Arkansas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and has achieved a USGBC LEED for Homes Silver certification. Amenities include bamboo floors, paper countertops, ample natural light, and open space planning. Äkta Linjen means “authentic lines” in Swedish. Feyerabend Photoartists
Spanish delight
Spanish delight
Professional Design ConsultantsProfessional Design Consultants
Ross Peak Residence
Ross Peak Residence
Brandner DesignBrandner Design
The Ross Peak Steel Stringer Stair and Railing is full of functionality and flair. Steel stringers paired with waterfall style white oak treads, with a continuous grain pattern for a seamless design. A shadow reveal lined with LED lighting follows the stairs up, illuminating the Blue Burned Fir wall. The railing is made of stainless steel posts and continuous stainless steel rod balusters. The hand railing is covered in a high quality leather and hand stitched, tying the contrasting industrial steel with the softness of the wood for a finished look. Below the stairs is the Illuminated Stair Wine Closet, that’s extenuated by stair design and carries the lighting into the space.
North Berkeley Residence
North Berkeley Residence
Geoffrey Holton and Associates - GHAGeoffrey Holton and Associates - GHA
Reclaimed anodized aluminum panels, birch plywood, and carbonized bamboo were used to articulate the new staircase.
Stahlwangentreppen
Stahlwangentreppen
Treppen SchmidtTreppen Schmidt

Wood 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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