When it comes to elements of design that are the perfect marriage of form and function, nothing comes to mind quicker than a staircase. Over the centuries, residential staircases have transformed ...

If you’ve always dreamed of having a staircase in your home, you’re definitely not alone. There’s something undeniably magical about a well-designed one as it can feel grand, artsy and in some cases, ...

For treads, consider wood, stone, concrete, or even a carpet runner, especially if you have young children or pets. Top to bottom, staircases perform both functional and aesthetic roles in our ...

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Lloyd Alter is Design Editor for Treehugger and teaches Sustainable Design at Ryerson University in Toronto. Alternating tread stairs are terrific for saving space; you only put one foot on a tread at ...

A floating staircase is a kind of magical architectural detail. The steps look suspended in midair, creating a functional feature that is both airy and dramatic. It’s like having a stairway to heaven ...

To replace stair railing, start by finding and marking studs. In order to be safe, handrails for stairs must be anchored securely to the wood framing behind the drywall or plaster. Here are a few tips ...