Stair at Entry - WaterColor Photographed by Fletcher Isacks Built by Borges Brooks Builders
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Design by The Sunset Team in Los Angeles, CA
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.

Ben Hosking Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional wood u-shaped staircase in Melbourne with wood risers.

Client: Private Residence In Central London Brief: To supply & install carpet to stairs as a runner
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional carpeted u-shaped staircase in London with carpet risers and wood railing.

Phil Bell
Inspiration for a small country carpeted u-shaped staircase in Other with carpet risers.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional wood u-shaped staircase in San Diego with painted wood risers and metal railing.

Builder: Boone Construction Photographer: M-Buck Studio This lakefront farmhouse skillfully fits four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms in this carefully planned open plan. The symmetrical front façade sets the tone by contrasting the earthy textures of shake and stone with a collection of crisp white trim that run throughout the home. Wrapping around the rear of this cottage is an expansive covered porch designed for entertaining and enjoying shaded Summer breezes. A pair of sliding doors allow the interior entertaining spaces to open up on the covered porch for a seamless indoor to outdoor transition. The openness of this compact plan still manages to provide plenty of storage in the form of a separate butlers pantry off from the kitchen, and a lakeside mudroom. The living room is centrally located and connects the master quite to the home’s common spaces. The master suite is given spectacular vistas on three sides with direct access to the rear patio and features two separate closets and a private spa style bath to create a luxurious master suite. Upstairs, you will find three additional bedrooms, one of which a private bath. The other two bedrooms share a bath that thoughtfully provides privacy between the shower and vanity.

Edward Hendricks
Design ideas for a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Singapore with wood risers.

Design ideas for a large modern wood u-shaped staircase in Other with tile risers and glass railing.

OVERVIEW Set into a mature Boston area neighborhood, this sophisticated 2900SF home offers efficient use of space, expression through form, and myriad of green features. MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING Designed to accommodate three family generations, paired living spaces on the first and second levels are architecturally expressed on the facade by window systems that wrap the front corners of the house. Included are two kitchens, two living areas, an office for two, and two master suites. CURB APPEAL The home includes both modern form and materials, using durable cedar and through-colored fiber cement siding, permeable parking with an electric charging station, and an acrylic overhang to shelter foot traffic from rain. FEATURE STAIR An open stair with resin treads and glass rails winds from the basement to the third floor, channeling natural light through all the home’s levels. LEVEL ONE The first floor kitchen opens to the living and dining space, offering a grand piano and wall of south facing glass. A master suite and private ‘home office for two’ complete the level. LEVEL TWO The second floor includes another open concept living, dining, and kitchen space, with kitchen sink views over the green roof. A full bath, bedroom and reading nook are perfect for the children. LEVEL THREE The third floor provides the second master suite, with separate sink and wardrobe area, plus a private roofdeck. ENERGY The super insulated home features air-tight construction, continuous exterior insulation, and triple-glazed windows. The walls and basement feature foam-free cavity & exterior insulation. On the rooftop, a solar electric system helps offset energy consumption. WATER Cisterns capture stormwater and connect to a drip irrigation system. Inside the home, consumption is limited with high efficiency fixtures and appliances. TEAM Architecture & Mechanical Design – ZeroEnergy Design Contractor – Aedi Construction Photos – Eric Roth Photography

Sue Root Photography
Photo of a beach style u-shaped staircase in Jacksonville.

Sleeping/Reading Nook Under Stairs with Custom Cushion
Inspiration for a small country carpeted u-shaped staircase in Minneapolis with carpet risers and wood railing.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional wood u-shaped staircase in Toronto with wood risers.

Inspiration for a traditional wood u-shaped staircase in Moscow with wood risers.

Contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers and cable railing.

The steps were originally carpeted, but the homeowners decided to have them tiled after we tiled the man floor as part of the kitchen and living room remodel.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers and glass railing.

Interior Design by Catherine Lowe, ASID w/ABS Architects
This is an example of a large traditional wood u-shaped staircase in Baltimore with painted wood risers.

Mid-sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers and glass railing.