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Cove House
Cove House
J Christopher Architecture
Trendy wooden u-shaped open staircase photo in Austin
Beverly Ave- Glendale
Beverly Ave- Glendale
Fusion Builders LLC
Staircase - large traditional wooden straight mixed material railing staircase idea in St Louis with painted risers
Port Sheffield Home
Port Sheffield Home
William Guidero Planning and Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional painted l-shaped wood railing staircase remodel in Orange County with painted risers
24th Ave
24th Ave
Martinkovic Milford Architects
Example of a large 1950s wooden u-shaped cable railing staircase design in San Francisco with wooden risers
Mansion Christmas Decor
Mansion Christmas Decor
Foxy Interiors and Home Staging
Brenda Corder
Small ornate wooden u-shaped wood railing staircase photo in Other with wooden risers
De Sola Terrace, Newport Beach
De Sola Terrace, Newport Beach
Jeri Koegel Photography
Jeri Koegel
Trendy wooden u-shaped open and glass railing staircase photo in Los Angeles
Mountain Modern Retreat
Mountain Modern Retreat
Robbins Architecture
Steve Hall Hedrich Blessing
Inspiration for a modern wooden open and metal railing staircase remodel in Denver
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Hamer Interior Design
Staircase - large contemporary carpeted curved wood railing staircase idea in Orange County with carpeted risers
Modern Mediterranean House
Modern Mediterranean House
LIGNUM ELITE
Mix of modern and minimal concept. Lots of natural light through oversized windows, Venetian stucco pure white, and the warmth of white European oak by Lignum Elite - Ibiza (Platinum Collection). The wide plank flooring is used for the whole staircase and installed in the entrance hall with a darker border of Lignum Elite - Marbella Plus (Platinum Collection).
Elegant Transitional Home in Houston, Texas
Elegant Transitional Home in Houston, Texas
By Design Interiors, Inc.
The redesign of the foyer included the addition of a board and batten detail on the walls, new wood flooring, along with new railing that gave the home the character and warmth it so greatly needed. We also included a unique bench with a lovely base detail and a lovely antique mirrored pendant light. The stairwell was also designed to include an accent light integrated into the base trim which not only serves the function of illumination, but also adds warmth. The homeowner also had a fun idea of adding all the family members names on the risers going up to the second floor.
Arto & Rustic Elegance
Arto & Rustic Elegance
Art Tile
Inspiration for an eclectic staircase remodel in San Francisco
Modern Farm House | Elmhurst, IL
Modern Farm House | Elmhurst, IL
Charles Vincent George Architects, Inc.
Elmhurst, IL Residence by Charles Vincent George Architects Photographs by Tony Soluri
Cottage wooden u-shaped open and metal railing staircase photo in Chicago
Italian Market Residence
Italian Market Residence
Kaminski + Pew
Stairwell with exposed brick wall. Black painted doors, treads, risers, and railing. Photo by Kyle Born.
Example of a mid-sized transitional painted straight wood railing staircase design in Philadelphia with painted risers
Shabby chic ranch
Shabby chic ranch
H.J. Martin and Son
Mary Santaga
Transitional carpeted straight wood railing staircase photo in Other with carpeted risers
Transitional Staircase
Transitional Staircase
Staircase - mid-sized transitional wooden straight staircase idea in Charleston with carpeted risers
Family Home with Outside Oasis
Family Home with Outside Oasis
Havlicek Builders Inc.
Inspiration for a timeless wooden u-shaped wood railing staircase remodel in Chicago
Wit's End
Wit's End
LKID
Staircase - rustic staircase idea in Other
Travisso
Travisso
Toll Brothers, Inc.
Staircase - staircase idea in Philadelphia
Theater
Theater
Dordevic Architecture + Construction
Inspiration for a large modern wooden spiral open staircase remodel in New York
BLUE CYPRESS
BLUE CYPRESS
Pegasus Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a large transitional wooden u-shaped cable railing staircase remodel in Miami with wooden risers
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Staircases, often taken for granted as a link between two floors, are major architectural features that have the power to make an ordinary home spectacular. A staircase remodel can help define and showcase your personal style. By adding a staircase design with unique materials or updating an existing structure with new decor or a fresh wall color, you can easily change their overall look. Browse pictures of stairs and read further for more great ideas.

What stair design will work best for me?

When looking through residential staircase ideas, your top consideration should be space. Not every type fits in every home: A double-sided stair design only works in large entryways, so for a smaller space, you’ll need to opt for a straight, U- or L-shaped one instead. If you’re set on achieving the look of a grand entrance, try to work in a curved design that will really showcase the railings and any other unique features. For homes that are really compact, spiral staircase designs will be the most efficient in terms of horizontal space; while they may not be the easiest to climb, they do give a quirky and fun feel. After determining function and shape, you can then narrow down the large selection of staircase ideas by style and material to achieve the overall appearance you’re going for.

What are the best materials for staircases?

The look of your stairs should coordinate with the rest of your house, so don't try to mix two dramatically different styles, like traditional and modern. For the steps themselves, carpet and stone are popular traditional materials, while metal or floating wood steps are trendier options. The stair railings don’t usually get much love, but really are the perfect opportunity to let your creativity flow. While pairing two opposite styles is not recommended, subtling mixing up the rail and tread styles can make for a showstopping effect; for example, an industrial-style rail can help make wood treads contemporary, or an ornate metal railing can help enhance the mediterranean feel of stone treads. If you don’t want to commit to full-blown carpeting, stair runners are an easy way to mix up your style and protect the material underneath. In the end, even though appearance is important, you should first and foremost think about creating functional staircases. If you have young kids, an open railing or hard metal steps can become a safety hazard, while dogs and common household traffic might scratch up wood. If you’re absolutely in love with a few staircase ideas that might be less that ideal for your families needs, get creative and with faux-look materials and coordinate with your contractor or designer to find a compromise.

How do I incorporate stairway decor?

Stairway decorating ideas coincide a lot with hallway decor ideas — you want to add interest without interfering with the function of the stairs. Stick to photo frames and artwork with a slim profile so that you aren’t knocking into them while walking up and down the stairway. If you have a landing, you may want to add a small accent table or a potted plant to visually anchor the area, or feature a larger wall sculpture or piece of art. Gallery walls are excellent staircase decorating ideas since you’ll likely have a long stretch of space to work with, plus they’re a great way to finally display all those family photos or vacation snapshots. If you’re working on a new build or doing a full staircase remodel, you may want to include some shelving built into the walls for extra storage or display spots.


Whether you want inspiration for planning a staircase renovation or are building a designer staircase from scratch, Houzz has 326,587 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Brand E Design Company and LIGNUM ELITE. Look through staircase pictures in different colors 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 photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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