Planning a Custom Staircase Design

More than just being a structural need or connecting path used to go from one floor to the next, a custom staircase in a home can be a unique opportunity to create a gorgeous design feature that showcases the style of any home.

When working on either new construction homes or full renovations,  we partner with builders and vendors to create bold and beautiful staircase designs. Whether our clients want to add a decorative feature or make an over-the-top architectural statement, we can make their custom staircase vision come to life.

What are the most important aspects to consider when creating a stunning staircase design? In this post, we offer useful designer tips that you should read before you begin your staircase project.

These are things you need to consider before even thinking about the actual design, no matter the style of the stairs you want in your home. Keeping them in mind and making informed decisions will help you have a smooth staircase design and installation process.

YOUR TEAM OF EXPERTS

It is very important to have a team of experts come along with you on your staircase design journey. Your designer can help you with the general design, but you also need to have an architect, engineer and staircase vendor working together to make sure all the requirements and details are taken into consideration.

FLOOR PLAN AND SPACE

One of the first things you should ask yourself is, Where should the stairs go? More than anything, your stair design should be practical. First, work with your interior designer to create a space plan that makes the most of the available space, considering all the areas you plan to include in your new construction or remodeling home project.

Once you understand the general layout and the location of your new staircase, think of a design that will work best for the area you intend to use.

Some of the ideas you have might work, while others won’t be feasible. We recommend that you get advice from your architect and design team regarding this matter.

As experienced professionals who have worked on different staircase projects, they will consider factors such as location, regulations and orientation when proposing a staircase design idea.

BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS

Relevant building codes and regulations determined the construction of your custom staircase. This is because there are safety implications for designing and building a staircase, so its design must be as safe as possible.

There are varying building codes and standards for residential stairs. Your interior designer will work with a stairs vendor and builder to make sure that all codes and regulations are followed and that the design stays within the boundaries of building codes.

Because these regulations determine possibilities for the height, depth and pitch of your stairs, you should familiarize yourself with them before finalizing your staircase design.

BUDGET

If you want to create an architectural statement with your stair design, you should be aware of the investment involved. Our interior designers always works within a budget for each area of your home, and the stairs are no exception. Having an idea of how much you want to or can invest will help you choose the shape and style of the materials to be used.

If you show your interior designer images of the type of staircase you would like as a reference, they will guide you in understanding if the budget is realistic for the stairs you have in mind or propose creative alternatives that align with your vision.

SAFETY AND COMFORT

We use our stairs on a daily basis. Ensuring that they are safe and comfortable to use should be one of your main priorities.

Our interior design team always considers who will be using the space and how they will be using it, especially the stairs.The answers to these questions will determine the staircase design details, such as wider steps and handrails for older users or a closed design for young ones.

We always work with a staircase vendor that has an in-depth understanding of how to create a safe and beautiful staircase.

MATERIALS

For a staircase design you can use a wide variety of materials. You should consider your home’s aesthetics and the kind of the design you are thinking of before deciding which ones to use. Follow the guidance of your interior designer and stair vendor on what types of materials they recommend.

STAIRCASE DESIGN INSPIRATION

We hope these tips on the things to consider when designing a staircase help you on your next project. Now, it’s time to get inspired by these amazing custom staircase designs created by our design team.  

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