The staircase has always been a harmonious decorative accent of the interior. The mood of the hosts and guests directly depends on its aesthetics, location, and comfort. And the unusual staircases to the second floor will perfectly emphasize the compliance of the exclusivity with the architecture of the whole house.
It is clear that the presence of a second floor in an apartment or a modern private house will require a staircase. But its design is difficult to choose among many options, and here the main condition is the comfort of operation and safety. Its design is diversified by the materials used, the configuration of steps, posts, supports, railings and balusters.
Materials for original designs
Noble environmentally friendly wood, durable and effective metal, luxurious and airy glass, expensive stone (or artificial) - this is a short list of materials for stairs to the 2nd floor, and our imagination and craftsmanship will make them exclusive.
Stone
- Stone (granite, marble) in unusual buildings it is used for decoration, while the base is made of reinforced concrete. Modern technologies have accelerated the process of stone processing.
- Popular porcelain stoneware corresponds to natural stone: we will effectively decorate the base with its tiles with our own hands.
Glass and metal
- Exclusive staircases made of metal and glass. Such sparkling structures will expand the space, make it light, bright and light.
- The most intricate configuration is possible here, and this is an indisputable advantage.
- Bulky multilevel and screw structures from such transparent steps will directly "freeze" in the air.
- This is a godsend for fans of the most fashionable interior solutions. The popular high-tech interior will undoubtedly benefit from this staircase.
Wood
Original stairs to the 2nd floor can be made of wood, decorated with fancy decorative details:
- a fence made of original art forging;
- semicircular steps;
- curved framing of the site;
- combined balusters from unexpected elements;
- the use of materials of defiantly contrasting shades.
Creative designers offer a variety of interesting geometric curves of handrails, supports, unusual shapes of stair steps.
Registration
Note that only author's, non-standard solutions accurately convey the individuality of its owners. So, the screw copy, painted in rainbow colors, creates a cheerful summer mood, although at the same time it emphasizes the originality of the owners' taste.
Unusual designs
The instruction indicates: the simplest such sample consists of a single march and absolutely rectangular steps.
And these are complex constructions:
- circular;
- spiral staircases (metal and wood);
- with run-in steps;
- on the bolts;
- curved marching;
- multi-march.
Storage ladder
This unusual design is supported by its amazing functionality, as well as a large saving in useful space. This original wooden wardrobe ladder will appeal to everyone: romantics and pragmatists.
Note! Its construction is bulky and will require significant living space.
Professionals have come up with a very practical structure in which each step is a small box, but about this built-in secret dresser only the owners of the house know.
Staircase with original steps
Outwardly, it strikes us with its unusualness, but the level of its practicality will puzzle us. After all, even such an unusual staircase must be safe when we go up and down it - this is the first and most important requirement. However, if the designers think over the safest size and angle of the steps, the convenient shape of the handrails, then the aesthetics of this design will only please.
Floating glass staircase
Only special glass will give a wonderful effect of stairs floating in the air. She will certainly become a magnificent centerpiece of the hall. By the way, its price will not be "sky-high", but quite acceptable.
Shelving ladder
And the brave owners of small apartments justifiably save money by buying the most expedient shelving ladder. Here, fashionable style and practicality are optimally embodied.
Accordions and sliding
It is this folding ladder that is practical and invisible at the same time. And in small rooms it is indispensable: after all, folded it does not take up space at all.
Output
No matter how hard famous designers try, the stairs to the second floor remain quite recognizable structures. They usually have a standard set of elements, and their types do not change over the years.
Yet some homeowners try to think out of the ordinary. In addition to changing the finish and railings, they order unusual stylistic solutions for the entire structure. The video in this article will provide us with additional information on the topic of interest to us (see also photos of the main structures of metal stairs).
Liked the idea of the ladder-bookshelf. Only now it would be scary for me to walk on it when such a valuable load is under my feet. Even on the Internet I saw the idea of a ladder with drawers, in my opinion it is very practical) How much space can you save.