9 Spectacular Stair Designs

Staircases, which functions as the link and access between two or more floors, are major architectural features that have the potential to make an ordinary home into something spectacular.

When looking through staircase ideas, your top consideration should be space. Not every type fits in every home: A double-sided staircase only works in large entryways, so for a smaller space, you’ll need to opt for a straight, U or L-shaped ones instead.

If you’re set on achieving the look of a grand entrance, try to work in a curved design that will really showcase and highlight the railings and any other unique features, especially carvings and accompanying ornaments.

For homes that are really compact, a spiral design will be your most efficient option in terms of horizontal space; while they may not be the easiest to climb, they do give a unique feel and touch to your home.

After determining function and shape, you can then narrow down your style and material options based on the overall appearance you are trying to achieve.

Now for the materials, the theme of your stairs should blend with the rest of your house, so for beginners try avoid mixing two dramatically different styles, like traditional and modern. This should keep you safe from ending up with disastrous designs.

For the steps themselves, stone, bricks or standard concrete are popular traditional materials, while metal, wooden or even acrylic or glass (special reinforced) steps are trendier options. Creative lighting ideas can be applied to those made mostly with transparent and reflective materials.

While pairing two opposing styles is not recommended, masterfully mixing up the rail and tread styles by renowned architects can give birth to breathtaking designs, as shown in our editor’s pick below!

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