Stairs
o avoid the expense of replacing your staircase, consider painting it. A fresh coat can make the most worn-looking stairs appear new. Just be sure they aren’t too slippery, and use a runner to hide flaws and provide extra safety.
balustrade built in. The structure doubles as a display cabinet
same railing as interior
custom blackened-steel handrail with brushed stainless steel top in the entry stairwell.
The couple initially wanted a double-height entry space that included the entire stairwell, but the final design instead incorporated a more cost-effective half-level rise. The end result is a light-filled entry hallway that still has an airy feel.
water jet cut railings
wrap metal ladder handles into a wooden rail system
LED lighting in a hidden channel up the stairs
The stairs, built by Dorian Kerr, include stair treads made from Douglas fir, and raw steel and cable wire for the railing.
steel stringer staircase with floating wood treads
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