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SPOTLIGHT
RAW WOOD
Strip away paint or stain to reveal a natural SECRET
rough-hewn staircase that’s loaded STORAGE
Design a staircase
with patina and presence. A stripped
subfloor and dramatic arrangement of with discreet
drawers to store
branches complete the look.
an overflow of shoes
and slippers. A
dual-height handrail
accommodates
adults and children,
while glass block
and track lights
illuminate the
closed-in space.
Warm wood
panelling creates
a golden glow.

STRIPED
RUNNER
Create a classic
scheme on black-
and-white-painted
steps with a graphic
runner that softens
the stairs and
muffles sound.
A tufted chair
tucked into the
corner under this
flared staircase
offers a cosy spot
to don shoes.

SPIRAL STAIRCASE Photography by Tim Street-Porter (top left)/Rob Fiocca (top right); design by Peter Tan and Christine Ho Ping Kong/Inside-Photo, L. Wauman (bottom left); architecture by Peter Tachelet/Polly Eltes, Narratives (bottom centre)/John Bessler (bottom right)
Maximize tight quarters
OPEN STAIRCASE
with a spiral staircase that
Inject a lofty, architectural vibe with an demands a fraction of the
industrial stringer, floating treads and a shop houseandhome.com
space required by
tubular handrail. Set next to a wall of glass, conventional steps. Reserve
the open design allows an unimpeded Find out where to get spiral staircases,
these units for low-traffic
view of the outdoors. Just remember, this areas: since each tread railings and more. Click DESIGN.
modern style needs lots of space to shine.
is tapered, steps can be
tricky to navigate.
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