Residential Design
Residential staircases can be designed in many styles, from the modern to grand classical pieces. A residential staircase is for the use of individuals and therefore can be individualised created to fit the space and the taste of the user. Straight Staircase this is the typical staircase many people imagine when first putting a home together in their mind and it offers a surprising amount of variety, especially when it comes to its placement. Straight Stairs with Central Landing, this type of staircase adds an interesting feature to a property. While it is rarely used in domestic construction due to the space it requires, if room is not necessarily a factor then a landing part-way up your stairs can prove a fun and interesting addition. A Turn Stairs is for homes with a landing that cannot be connected to the foot of their stairs by way of a straight line, you can select a quarter turn staircase (L shaped stairs) or a half turn staircase (U shaped or “switchback” stairs). Winder Stairs similar to a quarter turn staircase - however, while the latter usually features a small landing at the point where the stairs turn. A spiral staircase is ideal for those who have little room to fit straight or turn stairs into their home. This compact design can cut straight through the floor above or be placed directly next to a mezzanine or landing.
