Ancient, practical and useful, stairs are essential in any type of construction with two floors or more. Whether it is a house or a building, they can have different extensions and be designed in different styles. There are straight, classic, snail or minimalist. Here are 4 stair designs designed by the pros at homify, featuring features, styles, and more. Let’s start!
old stairs
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old stairs
In the old days, most stairs were in the form of flat rocks or logs that were stacked to allow easier access to a house, usually a cave. Stairs eventually became a bit ornamental while remaining functional in ancient Egypt.
modern stairs
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modern stairs
It’s crazy to think regarding how much stairs have changed over time and the many purposes they’ve served over the years. For example, the spiral staircase is believed to be the result of military practices. The soldiers defending their castles occupied a vantage point at the top of the spiral staircases within them. The right hands were free, while the left was stabilized on the wall, and the lack of a railing meant it was easy to push the opponent down the stairs.
straight stairs
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straight stairs
Popular and convenient, straight stairs only need to be connected at the top and bottom of a story (no intermediate support structure required). They work very well in minimalist design homes due to their inherent simplicity. By selecting thinner treads, open risers, and thin metal stringers, straight stairs can be made more transparent than other designs, allowing fewer obstructions to the view.
L shaped stairs
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L shaped stairs
What are L-shaped stairs? L-shaped stairs are a variation of a straight staircase with a curve. This curve is usually achieved by adding a break at the transition point. The bend is usually 90 degrees, however it doesn’t have to be. If the landing is closer to the top or bottom of the stairs, it is sometimes called a long L-stair or a quarter-turn staircase.
spiral stairs
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spiral stairs
Spiral stairs are a variation of an L-shaped staircase, but instead of a flat landing, they have pie-shaped or triangular steps at the corner transition. The main advantage of spiral stairs is that they require less space than many other types of stairs. They are very common in older houses and are often used as secondary stairs. They also have more visual interest than other types of stairs, as they seem to create a more fluid transition, visually, as they wind around the corners.
curved stairs
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curved stairs
On the other hand, curved stairs are made up of a helical arch. However, they tend to have a much larger radius and usually do not form a complete circle. Curved stairs add elegance to any home or business. Therefore, they are almost always located at the entrance where they make the best first impression.
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