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Flights of Fancy: 15 Amazing Staircase Designs
Say goodbye to a mundane stairwell with a concept inspired by these beauties
These staircases are stars in their own right. Not content with simply providing a link between floors, they stand loud and proud, imbibing each home with a sense of the theatrical due to their thoughtful, artistic and practical designs.
2. Elegant meets comical
The simplicity and neutral colours of this curved eye-catching design are offset by quirky figurines by artist Daniel Serna dangling from the ceiling and positioned on the floor.
The simplicity and neutral colours of this curved eye-catching design are offset by quirky figurines by artist Daniel Serna dangling from the ceiling and positioned on the floor.
3. Mediterranean elegance
A tight spiral and a smooth finish in a subdued yellow ochre hue lend a touch of earthy appeal to this understated masterpiece.
A tight spiral and a smooth finish in a subdued yellow ochre hue lend a touch of earthy appeal to this understated masterpiece.
4. Streamlined appeal
Here, a slender set of steps with alternating tread which allows for a safe steep forward-facing descent were utilised as part of the transformation of a dark storage space into a fabulous loft. The fuss-free sleek self-supporting design with its minimal banister gives a sense of airy openness.
Here, a slender set of steps with alternating tread which allows for a safe steep forward-facing descent were utilised as part of the transformation of a dark storage space into a fabulous loft. The fuss-free sleek self-supporting design with its minimal banister gives a sense of airy openness.
5. Translucent splendour
This stunning symmetrical design sets the tone for the home with its stairs made of slabs of white glass over porcelain.
This stunning symmetrical design sets the tone for the home with its stairs made of slabs of white glass over porcelain.
6. High drama
A bold juxtaposition of colour, theme and texture make this stairwell a feast for the senses. From the incredible detail of the wall mural to the glitz of the handcrafted chandelier, down to the humble piano at the base, this home entrance is sure to stop guests in their tracks.
A bold juxtaposition of colour, theme and texture make this stairwell a feast for the senses. From the incredible detail of the wall mural to the glitz of the handcrafted chandelier, down to the humble piano at the base, this home entrance is sure to stop guests in their tracks.
7. Elegant simplicity
This beautiful helical staircase features cantilevered white oak treads and a custom-made white oak cap rail. A curved tempered glass balustrade and a glass riser maintain a spacious feel while ensuring safety.
This beautiful helical staircase features cantilevered white oak treads and a custom-made white oak cap rail. A curved tempered glass balustrade and a glass riser maintain a spacious feel while ensuring safety.
8. Mix ‘n’ match
This rustic bungalow’s handsome steps comprise of a colour trio of light, dark and painted white wood blocks for an honest, hand-hewn effect.
This rustic bungalow’s handsome steps comprise of a colour trio of light, dark and painted white wood blocks for an honest, hand-hewn effect.
9. Clever construction
The offbeat design of this banister with its solid sections interspersed with glass panels, combined with floating steps, gives individuality to the duplex.
The offbeat design of this banister with its solid sections interspersed with glass panels, combined with floating steps, gives individuality to the duplex.
10. Sweeping glamour
Elegant steps bordered by a detailed bespoke wrought-iron balustrade add to the grand effect of the chandelier and moulded ceiling in this grand foyer.
Elegant steps bordered by a detailed bespoke wrought-iron balustrade add to the grand effect of the chandelier and moulded ceiling in this grand foyer.
11. Best of both worlds
This daring 3.6-metre diameter steel and timber showpiece was assembled with custom welding and features double helix steel stringers.
This daring 3.6-metre diameter steel and timber showpiece was assembled with custom welding and features double helix steel stringers.
12. Play of light
A skylight gently illuminates the soft curves of this thoughtful design with concealed steps and a sculptural appeal.
A skylight gently illuminates the soft curves of this thoughtful design with concealed steps and a sculptural appeal.
13. Intriguing layout
A stylised two-storey circular stained bamboo staircase is the centrepiece of this contemporary home. The upper portion functions as a balcony that takes advantage of a glorious atrium, and the lower portion opens out onto a marble tile floor. Downlights add further illumination.
A stylised two-storey circular stained bamboo staircase is the centrepiece of this contemporary home. The upper portion functions as a balcony that takes advantage of a glorious atrium, and the lower portion opens out onto a marble tile floor. Downlights add further illumination.
14. Beauty in simplicity
This entry foyer and stairway were constructed from polished concrete, sandstone and oak. The textural appeal is enhanced by the cedar doors, creating a pleasing mix of natural and man-made finishes.
This entry foyer and stairway were constructed from polished concrete, sandstone and oak. The textural appeal is enhanced by the cedar doors, creating a pleasing mix of natural and man-made finishes.
15. Standalone statement
The handrail of this unusual stretched helicoid structure was fabricated from stainless steel. And the bent glass guardrail was made by a process involving wood templates. The result, as you can see, is nothing short of grand.
The handrail of this unusual stretched helicoid structure was fabricated from stainless steel. And the bent glass guardrail was made by a process involving wood templates. The result, as you can see, is nothing short of grand.
This dramatic contemporary piece gives the impression of being enshrouded in mist due to its white powder-coated steel frame and oversize frosted-glass banister.