Interesting design options for a hall with a staircase in a private house

The design of a hall with a staircase in a private house requires the use of certain artistic techniques in order to give the whole room a style unity. In this case, you need to correctly link the requirements for utility and ease of use, as well as the solemnity of the first acquaintance with the house.

The staircase from the first to the second floor in the lobby of a cottage or apartment is of particular importance. It connects the rooms of different floors and is the architectural accent of the hall.

Thus, the following requirements are imposed on the staircase in the hall:

• The staircase must be comfortable and safe for the ascent and descent of households and visitors. Railings and additional lighting may be required;
• Consideration should be given to the sufficient size of the flight of stairs to lift pieces of furniture to the next floor. If the size of the hall does not allow the installation of a suitable staircase, it is necessary to have an elevator, spare steps outside the house, or to lift furniture to the second and subsequent floors using a special rigging through the windows;

• Possibility to provide storage space under the flights of stairs;
• The staircase requires a stylistic design approach in the design of this part of the interior. The design of the stairs depends on the type and location in the room.

A straight-line design with an inter-span area is widespread. This is the most reliable and convenient system: staircases are connected by platforms, as a rule, the flights are equipped with railings. Often, such a staircase structure has a window, which provides additional opportunities for interesting interior design options. Such stairs can become the main decoration of the entrance space, but they require a significant area and ceiling height.

For small halls, a straight span configuration without turntables is a compact option. This is a convenient and more affordable construction in terms of installation costs, but due to the steepness of the rise, not every homeowner is suitable.

In the conditions of very small rooms, spiral staircases are installed. They can be beautifully fit into the space, decorated with forged elements, but it is not always possible to equip them with handrails, therefore, they have restrictions on the safety of ascent and descent.

Fences are designed to provide safety. Their aesthetic value plays an equally important role. The material for the manufacture of handrails is used depending on the material for the manufacture of spans and steps.

Railings also have a decorative function in the design of stairs. It is desirable that their structure duplicates the main forms of the hall's interior. So, if the design of the room is made in clear geometric lines, then the type of staircase fences is also kept in straight lines. The presence of smooth shapes and arched structures in the room determines the use of curved railings.

Glass constructions are at the height of fashion. Frameless glass sliding doors look harmonious in the entrance space with the same frameless glass railings. Glass, framed in thin metal, will add stylish chic to the interior.

Extreme design ideas exclude railings.This is a very beautiful and lightweight construction, when the steps are fixed directly into the wall and do not have any kind of fencing.

The design of a particular structure depends on the location of the stairs in the hall.

• Center placement makes high demands on design. Here the staircase is the main accent of the hall, and the most presentable materials are chosen: natural marble, columns and wrought iron railings will add palace splendor to the entire entrance area. The parquetry on the floor of the hall is supported by the same parquetry on the steps, and the railings and balusters are made of wood of the same species as the doors, which are located on both sides of the stairs. The staircase without turning spans, located in the central part of the hall, is made of accent materials;

• Side location assigns a secondary role to the stairs in the interior. The main thing here is the organization of the space of the hall itself. The finishing of the staircase supports the basic concept of the hall's style solution. For lateral placement, both traditional straight-line constructions with or without turntables, and screw constructions are suitable. Regardless of the location, great attention is paid to the materials for making the stairs.

The modern construction industry produces a huge variety of finishing materials that satisfy the most intricate needs: from classic marble to colored impact-resistant glass for staircase decoration. Let's consider these options in more detail:

• A natural stone - the oldest material used in construction. Spans of concrete structures on metal reinforcement are decorated with anti-slip marble or granite tiles. Skilfully carved figured railings and balusters are made from this solid stone or have forged elements. This finish will add solemnity and create a sense of luxury. Especially if these stones are in the decoration of the walls and floor of the hall; this is an expensive finish and it will only look appropriate in large rooms.

• Instead of natural, it is advisable to apply fake diamond... Its wear resistance is several orders of magnitude higher, and its appearance is indistinguishable from natural. Such material has a huge variety of textures and a wide range of colors;

• The most popular are natural wood stairs... Wood has the required strength and has a long history of use in construction. Most often, conifers are used, as they are durable and create a feeling of warmth and comfort. The wealth of the owners will be emphasized by constructions made of more valuable species - mahogany or oak, which, when processed, give a beautiful structure of fibers and have a richness of color and texture. As a rule, the railings are also made of wood, and in the case of oak, the railings can be made of metal or glass;

• Along with solid wood, they use wood-based and wood-fiber materials... They are trimmed with natural wood veneer, which significantly reduces the cost of such stairs, but they have less wear resistance;

• Plastic in terms of design material for stairs is metal... Metal stairs can be given any of the most intricate shapes. Color solutions have no restrictions. The structural strength is the highest. Metal goes well with any material from the interior decoration of the hall: glass, stone, brickwork and simple plaster. A laconic metal staircase will fit in the smallest room and can become the central element of the hall's exposition, being decorated with graceful fences;

• An innovative approach was to use laminated glass for steps and fences. This gives the lightness and weightlessness of a fairly solid structure, but not everyone likes to walk on transparent steps.Much more often, fences are mounted from glass.

The staircase in the lobby must be properly lit. The brightness of the lighting on the stairs is deliberately reduced somewhat in relation to the illumination of the hall, so that the space of the hall is dominant. Above the stairs in the ceiling, spotlights are mounted in a row along the length of the span. This gives dynamics to the room.

On the wall along the flight of stairs, you can hang several sconces at the same distance from each other in the style of the chandelier of the hall itself. Modern stair designs allow you to install LED lighting, which creates a magical atmosphere in the house. Such lighting looks especially impressive in glass steps.

The window on the turntable, located opposite the entrance, visually enlarges the space and provides a source of natural light. You can decorate such an opening with lambrequins that match the style.

A traditional staircase structure takes up a fairly large space, and niches appear under the spans, which can be successfully used in the design of the room.

• In the halls with classic renovation niches are finished with the same materials as the walls of the entire corridor. In a low space, they arrange an arch and place a couch and a table with a sconce or a floor lamp. The central partition in such a niche can be decorated with photo wallpaper and a chest of drawers. For better illumination of the space, in addition to lighting, pasting is used with bright wallpaper to match or with contrasting canvases;

• European style the space under the stairs is used as an additional bedroom for temporary accommodation;

• In a small cottage requires a lot of storage space. A system of cabinets and boxes for household items is built under the staircase. Sometimes such additions are installed under each step.

To create an aesthetic composition of the entrance area with a staircase, you need to choose structural elements and finishes of the same architectural style. For example:

• Owners of huge halls can afford luxurious marble or granite staircases in a classic style. The walls of the hall and the space between the aisles are decorated with the same columns, and the fence supports the same stucco pattern. Opposite the entrance, on the first landing, there is a huge mirror in a matching frame, a valuable painting or a window beautifully draped with fabric. Restraint and sophistication of classics with a staircase made of wood or metal will emphasize the nobility of the interior;
• The modern dimensions of the halls perfectly match the decor in the minimalist style. Metal, high-strength plastic or glass create functional structures and do not clutter up the space. An art deco staircase will require expensive quality materials. Backlit glass and gold color of metal stairs will be emphasized by laconic metal lamps;

• Chrome-plated stair railings, their plastic or glass steps, chrome-plated front door trim, metallized fabrics for decoration - these are all signs of high-tech style;
• Concrete and fittings will organically fit into the interior of industrial design;
• The spiral staircase with its curved lines was created for the Art Nouveau style. Hall window frames, door frames and railings are made of the same type of metal with the same ornament.

The following ensembles will look harmonious:

• Hall design in classic style with marble staircase;

• The snow-white interior with glass and metal details accentuates the chic of the Art Deco style;

• The magnificent smoothness of the lines organizes the space of the hall with a niche under the stairs in the Art Nouveau style;

• A laconic contrasting staircase is suitable for modern minimalism;

• The hall with a staircase made of metal will look organic in the Mediterranean style.

You will learn more about how to create an interesting design of a hall with a staircase in a private house in the following video.