Staircases That Set The Style

Simply a staircase is a staircase, right? It’s not really that simple. What is known for sure is that a staircase is used to bridge the gap between two vertical areas. This is generally a larger vertical area that with the construction of steps and eventually a staircase that gap is solved. Staircases can be straight, round a combination of the two or anything the designer chooses.

If one is referring to a home usually upon entering the staircase is one of the first things that people see. The design of a staircase can literally lay the style for the whole home. Depending on the style, size, materials and color much can be said from a staircase. In many older movies elaborate staircases designs were used to introduce characters dramatically into the movie. I am sure most everyone remembers Snow White’s descent on the staircase from the ball where she leaves he glass slipper.

Over the years the designs for staircases has become quite elaborate in many homes. As well as the style of the staircase the materials one uses will say a lot as well. Staircases can be made from metal, wood, cement and even glass to name a few. As well as in homes in many new buildings built the design of the staircase is very important. It is basically what brings the whole structure together whether it is a home or a building. It is the link between the joining of each floor to have the structure complete.
Many things would be considered when designing a staircase. How big it is? What type of usage will it get on a daily basis? Is the need for more practical or maybe more modern? Is the staircase the main focal point of the structure? All of these things need to be considered. Depending on the size of the project for the staircase you may have a designer or even an architect working on this. Or it may be as simple as laying some concrete or hammering some wood together.

Either way if help is needed there are many places available to assist with this. Many local home stores will be lots of help. If it’s more advanced than this then there are also many skilled trades’ people able to assist. The internet is also a wonderful place to find out lots of great information. Really makes one think when asked “a staircase is just a staircase right?”