House, cottage, duplex apartment – all of them are equipped with stairs. What types of stairs can I use in my home? It depends on what type of building they are located in, what kind of floors, walls, what supports, how the structure will be attached.
Depending on the style of the interior, the stairs can look differently and occupy different areas. In any version of the staircase in the house – structurally complex elements that require an accurate calculation of loads. But, in addition, it is also an important architectural detail, often having a significant impact on the entire interior..
Sometimes it is the staircase that is the main style-forming element. In order to choose the right staircase, which will perform not only the main function – to provide communication between floors, but also serve as a decoration for the house, you need to understand well its design features, the area it occupies, as well as its decorative possibilities.
The main types of stairs
Screw
Features. A spiral staircase design in a private house is one of the most popular solutions. They do not require a lot of space; for the simplest options, 1.5 sq. m. area. Such a staircase looks very beautiful, and does not clutter up the space. There are various options for fastening such structures..
Ladders of this type are suitable for all styles – modern or classic.
Disadvantages. Climbing a spiral staircase is not very convenient, it is difficult to carry objects, especially large ones, there are certain difficulties in choosing a railing due to their shape.
Straight
Features. One of the simplest options for stairs in the house is marching. There can be one, two, three marches – depending on the height of the premises. The advantage of such structures is one: they are easy to install, they are not too expensive. The steps of such stairs are straight and comfortable. The support goes to stringers or bowstrings.
A straight staircase will organically look in a classic style, as well as in Scandinavian, country and eco-style. A similar design is also suitable for minimalist interiors..
Disadvantages. A relative disadvantage – a straight staircase takes up quite a lot of space. However, there are design techniques to turn this disadvantage into dignity. For example, under the flights of stairs, you can arrange storage systems, storage rooms or other utility rooms..
Monolithic on stringer
Features. Among the types of stairs in the house, the monolithic one on the stringer takes a special place. Due to its design features (the entire staircase is held on one bearing concrete beam (stringer), additional supports are not required), it can have any shape – a zigzag, an arc, a broken line, which allows it to fit into almost any interior style. Finishing with any materials is allowed. The space under the stairs can be used for storage, or you can leave it completely open – then it will seem to float in the air without cluttering the space.
When choosing a staircase design in a private house of a large area, it is worth stopping at a monolithic structure, especially if there are double-height rooms, high-rise halls, atriums. This option will look especially good in classic and art deco style. It is also possible to use monolithic stairs in minimalism and neo-classic.
Disadvantages. The main disadvantage of such a structure is that it occupies a large area on those floors that connect with each other.
On the bolts
Features. One of the modern options for stairs in the house is the steps that are attached directly to the wall on the bolts. Such a staircase practically does not take up space, since the steps are directly adjacent to the wall. No additional support is required to clutter up the space. The ladder on the bolts is never squeaky, since the supporting elements of the structure are made only of metal. Each of the stair elements can be replaced at any time – they are easily accessible.
The geometric, graphic nature of such designs fits perfectly into the styles of minimalism, contemporary, hi-tech. An important detail: since stairs of this type practically do not take up space, they can even be equipped with very small houses and apartments.
Disadvantages. Of all types of stairs in the house, this one requires the greatest financial costs. In addition, the walls must meet certain requirements for strength and rigidity..
Suspended
Features. In terms of structure, suspended staircases are almost identical to staircases on bolts, with one difference: the steps are not connected with each other. On the one hand, they are attached to the wall, and on the other, they are suspended on special rods. The result is a fully visible openwork design that looks very impressive..
Hanging ladders look good in all styles. It is especially interesting to beat them in high-tech and minimalism styles, as well as in loft interiors. Sometimes suspended structures are used in neo-classics..
Disadvantages. In addition to the high cost, minus one: it is necessary that the background matches the appearance of the stairs, and from all sides – after all, it will not cover anything.
