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Wood Staircase with Open Risers Ideas and Designs

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Morning Canyon Custom
Morning Canyon Custom
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Toby Ponnay
Rustic Wood Cabin
Rustic Wood Cabin
Silver Maple Construction LLCSilver Maple Construction LLC
photos by Susan Teare • www.susanteare.com
Urban Chic
Urban Chic
Morgante Wilson ArchitectsMorgante Wilson Architects
multi-level townhome transitions from ground level utility space to increasingly intimate living spaces either by elevator or sculptural staircase Werner Straube Photography
13th St. Penthouse - Staircase / Kitchen
13th St. Penthouse - Staircase / Kitchen
Jane Kim ArchitectJane Kim Architect
Photo by Alan Tansey This East Village penthouse was designed for nocturnal entertaining. Reclaimed wood lines the walls and counters of the kitchen and dark tones accent the different spaces of the apartment. Brick walls were exposed and the stair was stripped to its raw steel finish. The guest bath shower is lined with textured slate while the floor is clad in striped Moroccan tile.
Custom staircase
Custom staircase
UserUser
Quinn Starr photography H&H Design
Center Street Bar
Center Street Bar
Venegas and CompanyVenegas and Company
Light Filled Modern Green Home
Light Filled Modern Green Home
Trillium ArchitectsTrillium Architects
Fuller Residence
Fuller Residence
DesignARCDesignARC
Staircase
Staircase
TZS DesignTZS Design
Modern steel, wood and glass stair. The wood is rift cut white oak with black painted steel stringers, handrails and sructure. The guard rails use tempered clear glass with polished chrome glass clips. The treads are open underneath for a floating effect. The stair light is custom LED with over 50 individual pendants hanging down.
Modern Floating Stair with Pencil Rail, East Hampton, NY
Modern Floating Stair with Pencil Rail, East Hampton, NY
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Floating staircase with steel mono-stringer and white oak treads as seen from below. The wood top rail seamlessly flows up the multi level staircase. Stairs and railings by Keuka Studios Photography by Dave Noonan
WEST 15TH, VANCOUVER
WEST 15TH, VANCOUVER
Abstract Homes and Renovations IncAbstract Homes and Renovations Inc
Floating solid oak treads with custom welded rod iron staircase.
Music Box House
Music Box House
Otis Construction Inc.Otis Construction Inc.
External & Landscape Works To 1930s Art Deco Queenslander
External & Landscape Works To 1930s Art Deco Queenslander
Dion Seminara ArchitectureDion Seminara Architecture
External & Landscape Works To 1930s Art Deco Queenslander
Mono String Stairs
Mono String Stairs
Jea StairsJea Stairs
Courtyard House
Courtyard House
Lloyd ArchitectsLloyd Architects
photo: Mark Weinberg
Hand-Forged Artistry - Deck & Spiral Staircase
Hand-Forged Artistry - Deck & Spiral Staircase
McCutcheon Construction Inc.McCutcheon Construction Inc.
A custom designed and fabricated metal and wood spiral staircase that goes directly from the upper level to the garden; it uses space efficiently as well as providing a stunning architectural element. Costarella Architects, Robert Vente Photography
Lakeview Residence
Lakeview Residence
Design PlatformDesign Platform
White oak floaing staircase with stainless steel cable railing. Small office nook. Photo by Jess Blackwell
Stainless Cable Railing Wood Staircase Design
Stainless Cable Railing Wood Staircase Design
Demax Staircase&RailingDemax Staircase&Railing
metal stringer with black powder coating metal stringer and post with matt black powder coating 3/16" stainless steel cable railing 2"x2" stainless steel post
Aqua Perma Solar Firma
Aqua Perma Solar Firma
CplusC Architects + BuildersCplusC Architects + Builders
Murray Fredericks
"Wow" Factor - DomusEvolution home elevator in an iconic Victorian location
"Wow" Factor - DomusEvolution home elevator in an iconic Victorian location
Easy Living Home ElevatorsEasy Living Home Elevators

Wood Staircase with Open Risers 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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