

These tall narrow stairs are made from over 100 pieces of birch plywood, birch dowels, and steel rods that interlock to create a visually intriguing staircase that takes on a different look from every angle. These compact wooden stairs spiral up around a black pole that you can hang onto as you climb up and down for a bit of extra safety and support. The thin spiral staircase leading up to the bedroom of this house compliments the other black elements in the home and takes up very little space.ġ1. This spiral staircase fits perfectly into a small corner and curves up to the second floor while hardly taking up any space.ġ0. The stairs along the side wall of this apartment are thin enough that they hardly take up any space, but the space that they do take up is made more functional with the inclusion of storage spaces. The treads on these stairs alternate heights and are quite vertical, making them easy to climb and preventing them from taking up too much space. A Spiral Staircase typically has a handrail. However, this can be a disadvantage as it can be very steep. They are often found in industrial contexts, and the reduced tread width allows for a very compact design. A minimal black staircase like this one adds a modern feel to the space and has lots of places to hold onto for extra safety.Ĭasa C & Casa G designed by Francesco Librizzi Studio. Spiral Stairs follow a helical arc, and the treads radiate around a central pole. Photography by Simon Kennedy and Inger Marie Grini.Ħ. These floating stairs maintain the flow of the apartment and keep it feeling open by letting light pass through the openings in the staircase.

Inspiration from Treppen & Bauelemente Schmidt GmbH.ĥ. A ribbon staircase is a great idea for a small space because it’s more vertical than a traditional staircase, it still has wide treads, and it creates a unique focal point in your home. Stairs designed by Ingrained Wood Studios: The Mill.

Inspiration from a home designed by Welch Forsman Associates. A super vertical staircase, like this one, frees up space around the stairs but feels more sturdy than a completely vertical ladder. Photography by Frank Oudeman and Sean Karns.ģ. The staircase leading to the loft bed in this apartment also doubles as clothing storage, taking care of two problems with one staircase.
