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Staircase Ideas UK
If you are looking for staircase ideas to elevate your home, you have come to the right place. At Jarrod’s, we have created thousands of bespoke staircases for our clients over the past decade.
As the nation’s leading bespoke staircase design, creation and renovation company, we truly understand the importance your staircase can play inside of your home. Staircases offer the duality of being an architectural element that connects different levels of the house, whilst also playing a significant role in the aesthetic appeal and functionality of space, inside a home.
For those in the process of deciding on what staircase style or design to opt for, there are often many factors to consider. After all, finding the perfect staircase certainly takes some planning. The perfect staircase for your home will strike the balance of enhancing your home’s interior design whilst also serving its purpose on a practical level.
If you are currently in the process of gaining inspiration for your staircase design, let us further inspire you with a variety of inspiring staircase ideas to spark your imagination. Ranging from large-scale renovations that revamp your home to smaller tips and tricks that can work wonders for a staircase. Whether you are looking to improve natural light, add space beneath or make your staircase the focal point of your home, we will run through a myriad of ideas to give you all of the inspiration that is needed.
Staircase design ideas for your home
Floating Staircases
Floating staircases, also known as cantilevered staircases, utilise the floating staircase effect, whereby the stairs appear to be floating mid-air with no visible signs of support under the treads. This can create the illusion that they are floating. This style of staircase remains one of the most popular designs in modern staircase design. There are many benefits when it comes to a floating staircase, such as space and light, which is why they remain so popular today.
One of the main appeals of a floating staircase is its aesthetic appeal. This type of design can open up your home and accentuate natural light flow, all while making a real statement with your interior design. They can seamlessly fit into most modern homes, and due to this have become one of the staples for contemporary staircase design.
Other added benefits can include functionality and space efficiency. This style of staircase typically occupies less space than a traditional staircase, so if space optimisation is a priority, a cantilevered staircase may be a suitable fit. Floating staircases also offer a high degree of versatility in their design. You have the option of your desired tread thickness, type of material as well as the addition of LED lighting.
We recommend combining a floating staircase with a glass balustrade, or glass panels. Doing so will further enhance the natural light and by reflecting the light it will create a feeling of added space. Using a glass balustrade can also offer further functionality as a handrail on the top.
Glass Staircases
Talking of glass balustrades and glass panels brings us nicely to the next of our staircase ideas. Glass staircases prove to be an ever-popular choice in contemporary staircase design, and rightfully so. A glass staircase represents a modern and elegant design choice, that can dramatically enhance the aesthetic of your home.
One of the biggest appeals to a glass staircase is the aesthetics and design appeal, which is why it remains one of the most popular contemporary staircase ideas. This is not to say they cannot be the star of the show in a classic home either. Glass balustrades, or glass panels, paired with oak or wood can be seen as the perfect counterparts to one another.
Glass staircases offer a high degree of versatility when it comes to staircase design. They can seamlessly be paired with wood, metal or stone, fitting into nearly all home interiors. For instance, an oak staircase with a glass balustrade can perfectly complement one another, the glass panels offer light and openness whilst the oak staircase shines through with its timeless quality. This is simply just one of the combinations available.
Glass staircases can be utilised to enhance natural light and transparency whilst also creating a sense of added space. For example, if you want to create a perception of openness in your hallway, using a glass balustrade is the perfect solution to this. A glass balustrade will help to alleviate any signs of your hallway feeling cramped, whilst also using the glass to let light filter onto your landing and hallway.
Helical Staircases
A Helical staircase has long been a popular choice in staircase design and it is easy to see why. A curved winding structure can create a powerful sight for any interior. In addition to this, they offer a high degree of functionality and space utilisation.
One of the most popular reasons for a Helical staircase is the space efficiency it can offer a home. Helical staircases require much less floor space than traditional staircases, making them the perfect option for smaller homes that may need to make the most of their space. A Helical staircase, with its compact design, allows for efficient access to multiple levels of a home. For example, a Helical staircase could provide access to every level of a home, whilst not occupying too much space.
Another key reason why Helical staircases remain ever-popular is their grandiose elegance and design appeal. A Helical staircase is more than often not considered a statement piece of any home, taking centre stage and acting as the focal point. Their dynamic design adds intrigue and acts as a definite conversation starter.
Helical staircases can be designed using a variety of materials, including wood, glass or metal. The materials can also be interchanged to allow for a highly customisable design, matching the specific requirements of a home’s decor. For instance, wrought iron spindles can be intertwined with a solid oak handrail to create an elegant and powerful finish to the staircase.
Design ideas to elevate your contemporary staircase
Now that we have mentioned some of the main staircase ideas to elevate your interior, we will run through our top five staircase tips to inspire and hopefully take your interior to the next level.
1. Utilising space under the stairs
Often an overlooked and under-utilised space, if your staircase allows for it, we definitely recommend making use of this area.
Utilising this space, whether it be for storage or functionality, is a smart and efficient design strategy that remains underappreciated by the masses.
Where space may be an issue, being smart and thinking outside of the box whilst working with what you have can breathe a new lease of life into the under-stairs section.
2. Adding lighting to an enclosed staircase
For those with an enclosed staircase or lack of natural light, adding some lighting to it can work wonders. Installation of wall lights or lighting on the stair treads can both work on a practical level and aesthetic level, providing some safety with the added lighting whilst also creating added ambience to the stairwell.
Even in the case of having a glass balustrade on your stairwell, a lighting installation can add a fresh element to the staircase and the overall feel of your interior.
A practical yet effective method for any setting, whether a classic or modern staircase, adding lighting can certainly work some magic to your staircase and your home’s interior.
3. Using your staircase for a multifunctional purpose
Despite a staircase serving one key function, allowing access to different levels of your home, it is not to say that your staircase cannot serve a multitude of other functions.
Depending on the space available to you, and the layout of your staircase, many different functionalities can be created. For instance, if space allows it, those with a window overlooking the staircase may consider creating a window seat. Doing so will create an additional seating area, that can be used for enjoying the view. The seating can further be utilised as storage underneath, as an added bonus.
The ideas don’t stop there. Also, consider the creation of a bespoke bookshelf or storage applications. Many of these ideas will depend on the space available to you, however, just working with what you have can bring some surprising results.
Using a staircase for a multifunctional purpose will certainly be sure to elevate any contemporary staircase design.
4. Create feature Steps
The inclusion of a feature step at the base of your staircase can certainly elevate your interior. It can act as a seamless bridge between the hallway and the staircase, creating a flow from one to another.
For instance, those with wooden or oak flooring may consider incorporating an oak feature step, acting as a cohesive bridge between the hallway and staircase. A solid oak staircase paired with an oak feature step would create a timeless and elegant look. In addition to this, doing so would bring together the two elements as opposed to making them feel divided.
A feature step is often considered the showstopper for any staircase. Even better, nearly all hallways will allow for at least one feature step. A flooring feature is highly customisable and can be created as per your wishes. Depending on the style of your desired renovation, a feature step can come in many varied forms: square, curved and oval to name a few.
5. Using a stair runner for a budget-friendly update
Last but certainly not least in our list of staircase ideas, is for those savvy or frugal homeowners looking to give their staircase a facelift for a fraction of the price.
For those on a budget, a stair runner may offer the perfect solution to their tired or worn staircase. A simple pine or wooden staircase can be combined with a stair runner to create a modern feel.
In recent years, stair runners have made a big resurgence, with an abundance of modern variations now available. This allows for a high degree of customisation, allowing you to create a bespoke feel to your staircase.
If you are looking to create a modern or contemporary staircase on a tight budget, using a stair runner may be the perfect option.