Large cottage l-shaped brick floor, multicolored floor and wood ceiling kitchen photo in Jackson with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, gray backsplash, an island and brown countertops

Benny Chan
Mid-sized trendy wooden straight concrete floor and metal railing staircase photo in Los Angeles with wooden risers

Example of a beach style wooden u-shaped open staircase design in San Diego

Inspiration for a large contemporary wooden open staircase remodel in Austin

Example of a classic wooden curved staircase design in Dallas with wooden risers

Mike Kaskel
Staircase - mid-sized farmhouse wooden l-shaped wood railing staircase idea in Houston with painted risers

Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Hallway - traditional dark wood floor and brown floor hallway idea in Boston with beige walls

When a world class sailing champion approached us to design a Newport home for his family, with lodging for his sailing crew, we set out to create a clean, light-filled modern home that would integrate with the natural surroundings of the waterfront property, and respect the character of the historic district. Our approach was to make the marine landscape an integral feature throughout the home. One hundred eighty degree views of the ocean from the top floors are the result of the pinwheel massing. The home is designed as an extension of the curvilinear approach to the property through the woods and reflects the gentle undulating waterline of the adjacent saltwater marsh. Floodplain regulations dictated that the primary occupied spaces be located significantly above grade; accordingly, we designed the first and second floors on a stone “plinth” above a walk-out basement with ample storage for sailing equipment. The curved stone base slopes to grade and houses the shallow entry stair, while the same stone clads the interior’s vertical core to the roof, along which the wood, glass and stainless steel stair ascends to the upper level. One critical programmatic requirement was enough sleeping space for the sailing crew, and informal party spaces for the end of race-day gatherings. The private master suite is situated on one side of the public central volume, giving the homeowners views of approaching visitors. A “bedroom bar,” designed to accommodate a full house of guests, emerges from the other side of the central volume, and serves as a backdrop for the infinity pool and the cove beyond. Also essential to the design process was ecological sensitivity and stewardship. The wetlands of the adjacent saltwater marsh were designed to be restored; an extensive geo-thermal heating and cooling system was implemented; low carbon footprint materials and permeable surfaces were used where possible. Native and non-invasive plant species were utilized in the landscape. The abundance of windows and glass railings maximize views of the landscape, and, in deference to the adjacent bird sanctuary, bird-friendly glazing was used throughout. Photo: Michael Moran/OTTO Photography

Amber Thrane
Staircase - coastal wooden l-shaped wood railing staircase idea in San Diego with tile risers

Transitional wooden straight staircase photo in Boston with painted risers

Large transitional wooden u-shaped metal railing staircase photo in Tampa with tile risers

Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse wooden u-shaped metal railing staircase remodel in Nashville with painted risers

Kimberly Gavin Photography
Mid-sized mountain style wooden u-shaped staircase photo in Denver with wooden risers

Design by Krista Watterworth Design Studio in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Photo by Lesley Unruh. This beautiful coastal home is filled with light and love. It's open and airy. The millwork is stunning. A newly constructed home on the Tequesta intercoastal waterway.

The basement bar uses space that would otherwise be empty square footage. A custom bar aligns with the stair treads and is the same wood and finish as the floors upstairs. John Wilbanks Photography

Stair Solution, LLC
Mid-sized elegant wooden l-shaped mixed material railing staircase photo in Atlanta with painted risers

Renovated staircase including stained treads, new metal railing, and windowpane plaid staircase runner. Photo by Emily Kennedy Photography.
Cottage carpeted straight metal railing staircase photo in Chicago with carpeted risers

Staircase - mid-sized mediterranean tile staircase idea in Santa Barbara with tile risers

photo © beppe giardino
Staircase - small contemporary painted u-shaped staircase idea in Turin with painted risers