This is an example of a mid-sized craftsman screened-in back porch design in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.

Before: the staircase used to be enclosed by a door and closet. The wall was opened up to create an open concept.
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Sitting room after the renovation. Construction by RisherMartin Fine Homes Interior Design by Alison Mountain Interior Design Landscape by David Wilson Garden Design Photography by Andrea Calo

John Cole
Staircase - large contemporary wooden floating staircase idea in DC Metro

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Cynthia Lynn Photography
Example of a trendy wooden u-shaped open staircase design in Chicago

This large deck in Bernardsville, NJ features low maintenance TimberTech decking and a Fiberon rail with black round aluminum balusters. The rail also features low voltage LED post caps. The underside of the deck is waterproofed to create a dry space for entertainment. A gutter is hidden inside the beam wrap to carry water away from the house. The underside of the stairs are enclosed for storage.

This is one of the staircases to the basement; considered as if it was part of a porch that had been enclosed.
Example of a farmhouse wooden straight wood railing and wood wall staircase design in Boston with wooden risers

This is one of the staircases to the basement; considered as if it was part of a porch that had been enclosed.
Staircase - country wooden straight wood railing and wood wall staircase idea in Boston with wooden risers

Interior design by Kati Curtis Design http://www.katicurtisdesign.com/ Photography by Marco Ricca http://www.marcoriccastudio.com

Photo: Caela McKeever © 2015 Houzz
Example of a trendy staircase design in Seattle

Staircase - mid-sized transitional wooden straight staircase idea in Minneapolis with wooden risers

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This dramatic and open staircase replaced a dark and enclosed multi story stairway. This gorgeous see through staircase is made of wood and steel and was part of a larger home remodel in Ann Arbor. Steve Kuzma Photography

Mid-sized beach style brown backyard and three-story wood, concrete paver and rectangular gable roof photo in New York

This project involved converting a partially finished basement into an ultimate media room with an English pub. The family is big on entertaining and enjoys watching movies and college football. It was important to combine the media area with the pub to create options for guests within the same space. Although the home has a full sized basement the staircase was centrally located, which made it difficult for special configuration. As a result, we were able to work with the existing plan be designing a media area large enough for a sectional sofa and additional seating with the English pub at the far end of the room. The home owner had a projection screen on a bare wall with the electrical components stacked on boxes. The new plan involved installing new cabinets to accommodate components and surround the screen to give it a built-in finish. Open shelving also allows the homeowner to feature some of their collectible sports memorabilia. As if the 130 inch projection screen wasn’t large enough, the surround sound system makes you feel like you are part of the action. It is as close to the I MAX viewing experience as you are going to get in a home. Sound-deadening insulation was installed in the ceiling and walls to prevent noise from penetrating the second floor. The design of the pub was inspired by the home owner’s favorite local pub, Brazenhead. The bar countertop with lift-top entrance was custom built by our carpenters to simulate aged wood. The finish looks rough, but it is smooth enough to wipe down easily. The top encloses the bar and provides seating for guests. A TV at the bar allows guest to follow along with the game on the big screen or tune into another game. The game table provides even another option for entertainment in the media room. Stacked stone with thick mortar joints was installed on the face of the bar and to an opposite wall containing the entrance to a wine room. Hand scrapped hardwood floors were installed in the pub portion of the media room to provide yet another touch to “Brazenhead” their own pub. The wet bar is under a soffit area that continues into the media area due to existing duct work. We wanted to creatively find a way to separate the two spaces. Adding trim on the ceiling and front of soffit at the bar defined the area and made a great transition from the drywall soffit to the wet bar. A tin ceiling was installed which added to the ambience of the pub wet bar and further aided in defining the soffit as an intentional part of the design. Custom built wainscoting borders the perimeter of the media room. The end result allows the client to comfortably entertain in a space designed just for them.

John Cole
Example of a large trendy wooden floating staircase design in DC Metro