ᐅ Color design of the staircase in the living area, choice of materials
Created on: 10 Nov 2020 16:56
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pagoni2020
Our staircase will be located in the open space/gallery area and will likely be a quarter-turn steel stringer or folded plate staircase. Since it will be positioned in the middle of the room, it should also be visually appealing.
The stairs connect to solid wood floorboards made of pine or possibly larch or Douglas fir on both the ground floor and the upper floor, which we might stain darker.
However, there is a meeting of different materials and colors at both transitions to the floor. The risk is that the color tone will only be an approximate match, so we are considering choosing something "completely different."
Are there any ideas regarding this "problem" of clashing colors/materials? A steel staircase might be less comfortable to walk on, and a rustic steel staircase with diamond plate or similar looks stylish but might be too dominant in a not very large open-plan space.
Perhaps someone has pictures or ideas...
The stairs connect to solid wood floorboards made of pine or possibly larch or Douglas fir on both the ground floor and the upper floor, which we might stain darker.
However, there is a meeting of different materials and colors at both transitions to the floor. The risk is that the color tone will only be an approximate match, so we are considering choosing something "completely different."
Are there any ideas regarding this "problem" of clashing colors/materials? A steel staircase might be less comfortable to walk on, and a rustic steel staircase with diamond plate or similar looks stylish but might be too dominant in a not very large open-plan space.
Perhaps someone has pictures or ideas...
Rusting Steel ...
Corten steel is a type of steel (which I have never handled myself) that rusts on the surface but does not corrode through.
What I would be concerned about is that it might be difficult to clean (which, for me, is one of the most important criteria for shape and material).
If you say, “Stone feels too cold for me,” I find your preference for metal surprising, since metal is also not known for its warmth. (I don’t mean to say “that’s nonsense,” but rather, “maybe there are other reasons behind this preference.”)
I think that in a search like this, there is no objectively “right” choice. It’s always a matter of personal taste, and discovering that is what I find interesting.
For us, the result was this (the staircase is located in a “storage room”).
The drawers are quite expensive, and making the pull-out shelves was time-consuming, but we are very happy with the order we now have.
Corten steel is a type of steel (which I have never handled myself) that rusts on the surface but does not corrode through.
What I would be concerned about is that it might be difficult to clean (which, for me, is one of the most important criteria for shape and material).
If you say, “Stone feels too cold for me,” I find your preference for metal surprising, since metal is also not known for its warmth. (I don’t mean to say “that’s nonsense,” but rather, “maybe there are other reasons behind this preference.”)
I think that in a search like this, there is no objectively “right” choice. It’s always a matter of personal taste, and discovering that is what I find interesting.
For us, the result was this (the staircase is located in a “storage room”).
The drawers are quite expensive, and making the pull-out shelves was time-consuming, but we are very happy with the order we now have.
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pagoni202011 Nov 2020 12:38manohara schrieb:
Rusting steel...
Corten steel is a type of steel (which I have never physically handled) that rusts but does not corrode through.
What I would be concerned about is that it might be difficult to clean (which is one of the most important criteria for me in terms of shape and material).
When you say "stone feels too cold to me," I find your preference for metal surprising, since metal isn't exactly known for warmth either. (I don't mean to say "that's nonsense," but rather "maybe there are other reasons for this preference.")
I think that in a search like this, there is no objective "right." It is always a matter of personal taste, and discovering that is what I find interesting.
For us, the result of this was (the staircase is located in a storage room).
The pull-out drawers are quite expensive, and making the sliding shelves was elaborate, but we are very happy with the organization we now have. Oh yes, that’s right, I had already read the term "Corten steel." I once "created" something like that myself by leaving a large piece of metal outside in the rain for a long time until it rusted to a look I liked. Then I sprayed it with matte clear lacquer to prevent any discoloration and brought it inside… so basically DIY Corten steel.
What you say about steel and stone feeling "cold" is true; that is exactly what I am trying to figure out. I also think part of it depends on the supplier, who apparently handles about 90% standard staircases and has little time or ideas to offer. Things are slowly becoming clearer for us, and from all the ideas, we at least have a possible common direction. I’m curious to see what feedback the supplier will provide.
@ypg Generally, I also like things that have just stayed as they are or are "re-purposed," not something from catalog page 274, so to speak. For that reason, I appreciate things that can be completed gradually or left as they are, like your staircase, for example. An acquaintance of ours has been building a staircase for years using only leftover wood for the steps, which he found on construction sites or elsewhere. Unfortunately, I often reach the limits of my craftsmanship, which frustrates me a lot. He should have learned a proper trade…
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Alessandro11 Nov 2020 12:39One more note, if you choose the stair covering in the same color as the parquet flooring (or if it consists of the same parquet boards):
I sometimes really find it difficult to see the last step when going down, or I always have to pay attention to when the stairs end, because the stairs don’t visually stand out from the floor.
And I’m 34 years old, with no impairments or vision problems 🤨
I sometimes really find it difficult to see the last step when going down, or I always have to pay attention to when the stairs end, because the stairs don’t visually stand out from the floor.
And I’m 34 years old, with no impairments or vision problems 🤨
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pagoni202011 Nov 2020 12:41Alessandro schrieb:
One more note if you choose the stair covering in the same color as the parquet (or if it’s made from the same parquet boards):
I sometimes really struggle to see the last step when going down, or I always have to watch carefully to know when the staircase ends, because visually the stairs don’t stand out from the floor.
And I’m 34 years old, with no impairments or vision problems 🤨 Very good point......Thanks!!!
You’re really giving me hope for the coming years if you’re already stumbling around your home at 34 😀
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Alessandro11 Nov 2020 12:45If you’re really brave and also consider old age, then I have THE solution:
Even with free pickup!! :p :p :p
Even with free pickup!! :p :p :p
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