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Staircases out of Limestone
Staircases out of Limestone
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Stone Stairs by 'Ancient Surfaces' Product: Antique Stone Stairs Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com Stairs are one of the most basic indoors and outdoors architectural feature that are a must both functionally and esthetically speaking. In landscaping beside their obvious usefulness in helping you access various elevations on your property they will also allow you to divide and breakup various section of your outdoor design, they'll help you redirect your line of sight to specific focal points of interest and by themselves can make a powerful design statement that symbolizes hospitality and openness towards guests. When creating staircases out of our antique stone building elements we focus on waring all of those hats that your stairs need to ware in order to serve their intended multipurpose role. Most don't dwell or even think twice about this seemingly rudimentary and basic building element that on its surface seems unchanged from the days of the Roman empire. However we've identified various stairs designs and cataloged over 30 divers stone stairs type that forms the bulk of our stone stair library. Here are a few that are noteworthy of mentioning: 1- The thick hexagon staggered stepping stone stairs ideal for any ancient, whimsical, 17th century English or Asiatic landscaping themes you may be using in your outdoors. 2- The 3" and 5" Thick foundation slab slices that are massive cut-out chunks from salvaged cornerstone foundation blocks that used to be laid underneath old farmhouses and building structures in medieval and renaissance Europe before the invention of modern cement and steel foundations. 3- The double stacked antique reclaimed limestone stair edge and risers. All made out of our various lines of very hard antique limestone paves that defies all weather types from sub-Saharan to Tundra climates and perfect for both indoors and outdoors applications. 4- Full blocked 8" thick (or more) )stairs with both the squared backs and the slanted backs ideal for the outdoors or for creating a self-supporting structure that will allow architects and designer an extended range of design options and usages. 5- Limestone stairs with Encaustic Tile raisers ideal for any coastal Spanish or Italian style home. 6- Thick and solid single pieced bull-nosed stairs and raisers flanked by wrist high limestone balustrades when used on the outdoor entryway staircase of your home. All of those types of stairs and countless many others will play an invisible role in defining the character and feel of your future home.
Paradise Key South Beach
Paradise Key South Beach
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
The Island House built by Glenn Layton Homes in Paradise Key South Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style wood l-shaped staircase in Jacksonville with wood risers.
Original Vision
Original Vision
Original Vision LimitedOriginal Vision Limited
Inspiration for a modern staircase in Hong Kong.
Understairs Cabinets and open shelving
Understairs Cabinets and open shelving
C-MadeC-Made
Under stairs fitted cabinet with open shelves and push to open flat doors.
This is an example of a contemporary staircase in London.
1129 Historic In-Town Renovation Entry Foyer & Staircase
1129 Historic In-Town Renovation Entry Foyer & Staircase
Atelier 11 ArchitectureAtelier 11 Architecture
Interior foyer to stairs with painted risers; antique chandelier - Photo Credit: Richard Marks
Large traditional wood l-shaped staircase in Other with painted wood risers and wood railing.
Weyand Residence
Weyand Residence
Neiman Taber ArchitectsNeiman Taber Architects
This is an example of a contemporary staircase in Seattle.
Glass Railing
Glass Railing
ViewrailViewrail
Photo of a transitional staircase in Other.
Huper Optik Ceramic 70 Window Film installed in this beautiful Los Angeles home
Huper Optik Ceramic 70 Window Film installed in this beautiful Los Angeles home
WindowTintLA.comWindowTintLA.com
Window Tint LA installed Huper Optik Ceramic 70 Window Film in this beautiful Los Angeles home. This homeowner wanted a film that would help block heat and prevent their furniture and hardwood floors from fading. Huper Optik's Ceramic 70 Window Film was a great film choice because it provides 99.9% UV light rejection and blocks 88% of infrared heat. Huper Optik's Ceramic Films are absolutely the best performing films on the market. Huper Optik's Ceramics are the only 100% dye free and metal free films on the market. Since the films are 100% dye free, you get the most natural view out and there is no dye to fade over time. Metalized films are great for privacy. All of the films we carry include a Lifetime Residential and 15 year warranty .
Riverside
Riverside
Daniel Conlon ArchitectsDaniel Conlon Architects
Fairfield County Award Winning Architect
Large traditional wood curved staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
PRIVATE RESIDENCE, MANHATTAN BEACH
PRIVATE RESIDENCE, MANHATTAN BEACH
S I N G E RS I N G E R
Ancient Vastu form and function design characteristics create a meditative feeling within. Two architectural boxes connected by a steel bridge. One glass box which emerges from a Turkish limestone structure, houses the living area. The other planted solidly into the earth, showcases a private entertaining deck above. Frameless glazing opens the loft style spaces completely to the panoramic ocean views. Fire elements create dramatic shadowing outside and translucent panels shower the inside with ambient light. Modern technology and innovative design elements allow electronically enclosed rooms to be completely exposed to the elements at just the right time of day. Walnut, brown oak, and bronze materials connect w/ our souls. A forty foot steel trellis pierces the building, perfect for in/out vegetation. You are greeted by an eighty foot skylight cantelievering over entry drawing you within and above into living.
Homes by James Witt
Homes by James Witt
James Witt HomesJames Witt Homes
Contemporary home in Barron Park, Palo Alto by James Witt.
This is an example of an asian staircase in San Francisco.
Granite Ridge Cable Rail
Granite Ridge Cable Rail
PC Industries Welding & Fabrication, PCI MetalPC Industries Welding & Fabrication, PCI Metal
This classic cable rail was fabricated out of steel in sections at our facility. Each section was welded together on-site and painted with a flat black urethane. The cable was run through the posts in each section and then tensioned to the correct specifications. The simplicity of this rail gives an un-obstructed view of the beautiful surrounding valley and mountains. The front steps grab rail was measured and laid out onsite, and was bolted into place on the rock steps. The clear-cut grabrails inside for the basement stairs were formed and mounted to the wall. Overall, this beautiful home nestled in the heart of the Wyoming Mountains is one for the books.
Custom Aluminum Deck Spiral Stair
Custom Aluminum Deck Spiral Stair
Paragon StairsParagon Stairs
Paragon's Devon Spiral Stair is an aluminum frame spiral staircase that has a weatherproof finish. The homeowner chose to add their own composite deck boards to the steps for a seamless transition between the two spaces.
Rockport
Rockport
Snake River InteriorsSnake River Interiors
A custom home on the Gulf Coast
Photo of a large modern limestone floating staircase in Austin with open risers and metal railing.
Загородный дом
Загородный дом
Компания "А-Дизайн"Компания "А-Дизайн"
Inspiration for a traditional wood u-shaped staircase in Moscow with wood risers.
39S House
39S House
Andrew Noonan ArchitectAndrew Noonan Architect
Mid-sized contemporary wood straight staircase in Brisbane with wood risers and metal railing.
HGTV Vintage Savannah Brock Residence
HGTV Vintage Savannah Brock Residence
Linn Gresham Haute DecorLinn Gresham Haute Decor
Kelli Boyd Photography
Photo of a transitional staircase in Atlanta.

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