Posts tagged: staircase
16 Amazing Spiral Staircases Seen from Above
By DIY Maven
Give me a spiral staircase and, if I have my camera in hand, you can be assured I'll take a picture of it from above. I think it's because, from that vantage point, they transform into abstract works of art. Also, there's a serious ‘whoa’ factor when you bend over that railing. » READ MORE
How to Paint a Stair Runner in 4 Steps
By DIY Maven
Domino has a great tutorial on how to add significant impact to a ho-hum staircase by painting a faux runner down the center of the stairs. In four steps, which include creating a well-prepared base, painting the runner, adding a border and then sealing, you’ll have a faux carpet that looks great and will be much easier to keep clean than a no-faux carpet.
Floating stairs? I'll try anything once
By Doug Aamoth
I'll be honest; these stairs don't look safe. I know they look cool but how cool would you look hugging the wall all the way up? I'd be petrified. And what a spot to park your laptop!
This staircase was designed by Jordi Vayreda of Spain for a real-life client who now has the floating stairs in his or her real-life home.
I'd be interested to know if the staircase has some sort of weight limit. Any physics whiz kids out there care to comment o » READ MORE
Twelve Amazing Transparent Glass Staircases.
By ChrisjobOobject has gathered twelves glass staircases that'll blow your mind. From a cantilevered case in the UK, to a "stairway to heaven" that goes nowhere, the ten minutes to check this out is truly worth your time.
The Alternating Tread Staircase.
By ChrisjobThese intriguing stairs are from a house from Všenory in the Czech Republic. The alternating tread design employs storage and seems like it'd be easier to walk up than traditional stairs.
See more photos of the house at Archiweb.cz
The Amazing Staircase
By DIY Maven
London-based Levitate Architects created this remarkable staircase to solve a big book storage problem in a small space. Via.
Concealed Identity
By erinloechner
I love the look of this architectural statement, but is that a fridge and dishwasher? Not sure how that would pan out (pun intended) when you've got an armload of lasagna to freeze for leftovers.
Regardless, I'm loving the idea and am brainstorming what else could fit flush with my staircase. It seems to be the perfect place for a front-loaded washer/dryer. Or, aquarium? Pet's bedroom? Coat closet?
Thanks, DesireToInspire!
Stairway to....nowhere?
By DIY Maven
What do you get when you cross a staircase with a cabinet and a room divider? A Green Tea Design step chest. According to the website, they are adaptable in that "each step chest is really three pieces, so you can play around with different configurations as the need or mood takes you." Green Tea also allows you to pick your stain and hardware too.
No entryway in your home? Plop one of these down next to the front door and not only will you have » READ MORE
