Hi, how can I baby proof the staircase? I am an expecting mother.

I have a wooden staircase at home, very similar to this design. However, we don't have large windows around it so it tends to get pretty dark. I like the idea of these tiny lights but I feel they wont be sufficient for my staircase. What other ideas can you suggest? I need subtle contraptions but they should be able to throw enough illumination.

In my new home, I'm planning on getting a concrete staircase. But I've heard what may seem like a cheaper proposition to wood or steel will cost me more later because of the maintenance issues. Is this true?

I am redoing my grandparents old bungalow in Jaipur. There is a free standing staircase in the entrance covered with pink carpet. I wnt to remove it and redo the treads in wood or tile. Is it possible to simply install new treads on an existing staircase?

How best to turn a very steep staircase into a normal one without spending a large amount of money?

PARADISE CONSULTANCY

Hi

Less bulky and seamless to us would mean different things.

Less bulky could suggest a metal or wood structure with treads of wood or stone. For the side rails do consider a see though material such as glass or even metal cables.

Seamless would suggest a continuation of the materials being used in the house, primarily on the floor, with a hint of curves to the geometry.

Preeti Anjani Jhamb

If you want to build a staircase that looks like would, why not use wood itself!

sararahim123

What constitutes an adequate illumination level varies from person to person. What exactly do you require illuminated? If its simply ambient light you would have tiny lights as shown that throw light on the stairs itself. If a bit more is required you could consider adding a railing with a light under. If general illumination is what you are going after, but in a muted way, would suggest wall scones that throw light upwards onto the ceiling, diffusing the light.

Sunila Patel

Frankly I do not think there is a way other than redoing the stairs. You could try modifying it but the costs, and effort required will not be in sync with the end product.

I would strongly suggest starting over.

Would it be possible to start over within the designated space or is that not possible?