These stunning staircase designs are worth the climb—they marry form and function beautifully
This article was first written on March 20, 2021 and updated on March 15, 2022.
Staircases can elevate various spaces—in more ways than one. Besides serving as a bridge from one part of the house to another, they’re also a show-stopping visual feature that can even act as a work of art in a multi-storey home.
Go full glamour with a Great Gatsby-esque gold staircase with art deco influences, or opt for a modern, sculptural statement that can become the centrepiece of a house. Ahead, some design inspiration ideas that make these staircases a step above the rest.
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1. A statement staircase that connects the basement to the rest of the home
This curvaceous eye candy designed by Ming Architects is certainly an attention grabber. Undoubtedly the centrepiece of the abode, the ribbon staircase is built with generous curving lines and a sculptural silhouette. Burmese teak steps contrast beautifully against the clean white structure.
The stairs connect the double-height basement space with the first and second storeys, and is also visible from the exterior through glass windows.
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