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Staircase Design Ideas
What type of staircase works best for me?
The first consideration when planning a stair design is space. A double-sided staircase, for instance, will only work in a large area; whereas an L-shaped staircase or straight staircase are more compact options. The next step in the stair design is deciding on a style. Elliptical or curved stairs offer elegance, while spiral stairs can appear more urban. If you want a contemporary design, floating stairs are a great way to circulate light.
What balustrade and handrail options are available?
Balustrades and handrails are important for safety but also allow you to get creative with your stair design. Many staircases are built up against a wall – if that’s the case, the wall itself can act as a balustrade; it will just need an attached handrail. Glass balustrades are great if you want to show off your staircase as an architectural feature, whereas a timber balustrade tends to be a more timeless option. Metal balustrades are versatile in that they can be industrial, elegant or quirky. Consider functionality, too, especially if you have kids. An open railing, for instance could become a safety hazard.
What type of material should I use for stair treads?
Timber stair treads are strong and timeless, but aren’t suited to those with indoor pets as they’ll show up scuffs. Carpeted or stone stair treads are more traditional options, whereas stainless steel and glass can be quite contemporary. Concrete stair treads are increasingly popular for those looking to create a sculptural masterpiece out of their staircase – just imagine the effect of floating concrete stairs, daringly cantilevered. Also consider using a combination of materials to create visual interest.
Whether you want inspiration for planning a staircase renovation or are building a designer staircase from scratch, Houzz has 292,173 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including TomMarkHenry and Matthew Densley. Look through staircase photos in different colours and styles and when you find a staircase design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful staircase ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
Photography by Marisa Ho Photography
light coloured timber with white - webuser_620253
Stairs to attic
Photography by: Douglas Frost
Stair case and window - russ_ta_fy
Pouné Design’s latest residential project is located on the cliff side over looking Freshwater beach with potential 200 degree water views.
A challenging project to create a home for a young growing family, with a brief to ensure maximum exposure to water views, maximum attainable heights and low impact to neighbouring views and privacy.
Through tireless space planning and creative design using various conceptual and massing models, Pouné Design has created a preliminary design maximising the potential of this beautiful site while complying with the council guidelines using a complexity of split levels and cantilevers, rotated views and ingenious spacial layout.
Design Team: Pouné Parsanejad, Felicity Wheeler & Arian Borzorg
Photography: Brett Boardman, Adam Powell
A glass handrail and an open tread stair, combined with large areas of glass, ensure a large amount of light brightens the interior within a style of home traditionally notable for its dark interior spaces.
check stringers into studs so wall sheeting finishes flush. Do rails both sides - iskinner73
Michael Lassman
Wall divider between study & dining - louise_comer
