ᐅ What should be considered when building a staircase / Differences in stair layout
Created on: 9 Feb 2015 23:28
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Trillian78
Hello,
we are currently planning our house and want to first design a floor plan ourselves or improve the initial proposal from the architect.
Can anyone provide information on what needs to be considered when planning a staircase? So far, we have planned a half-turn staircase leading to the upper floor and the basement. Is it possible to simply replace it with a quarter-turn staircase, or would that cause issues because it no longer fits the upper floor layout, as it would have to be “extended” upward?
Which type of staircase is generally recommended, and what should be taken into account?
Thank you for any tips!
PS. I apologize for the mistakes in the headline. I accidentally submitted the post and am unable to change the title.
we are currently planning our house and want to first design a floor plan ourselves or improve the initial proposal from the architect.
Can anyone provide information on what needs to be considered when planning a staircase? So far, we have planned a half-turn staircase leading to the upper floor and the basement. Is it possible to simply replace it with a quarter-turn staircase, or would that cause issues because it no longer fits the upper floor layout, as it would have to be “extended” upward?
Which type of staircase is generally recommended, and what should be taken into account?
Thank you for any tips!
PS. I apologize for the mistakes in the headline. I accidentally submitted the post and am unable to change the title.
Bautraum20155 Mar 2015 10:42I think I read that somewhere before. Very well, then we’ll plan it that way. The larger, heavier items go in the basement, rather than the upper floor, so a quarter-turn staircase would be better for transport here. Also, I would like to have a spacious anteroom cellar, which would disappear with a half-turn staircase in our floor plan 🙂
Trillian78 schrieb:
Hello,
we are currently planning our house and wanted to first create a floor plan ourselves or improve the initial proposal from the architect.
Can someone provide information on what to consider when planning a staircase? So far, we have planned a half-turn staircase leading to the upper floor and the basement. Is it possible to simply replace it with a quarter-turn staircase, or will that cause problems because it no longer fits the upper floor, as it would need to be "extended" upwards?
What type of staircase is generally recommended, and what should be taken into account?
Thanks for any tips!
PS. I apologize for the mistake in the title, I accidentally submitted the post and am unable to change the heading.Technically, any staircase design is possible. Replacing a half-turn staircase with a quarter-turn one will alter the floor plan around the staircase’s entrance and exit. This can make certain rooms, such as the hallway, smaller or larger. I have always used these dimensions: Link removed
Feel free to experiment with the floor plan. This is a good way to understand the relationships within the layout—how changing one corner affects the rest of the house. But whether you can actually improve anything ... 😉
Regarding the staircase width, I would like to add that "too much" can also be a problem if you need or want to pull yourself up using both handrails, for example due to mobility impairments (which doesn’t have to be permanent; a simple sprained ankle can be enough). Since there is usually less traffic on the stairs in a single-family home, I would advise against making it too wide for ergonomic reasons.
Hello,
A house is built to last forever, which means it must remain livable as its occupants age. What use is the most beautiful staircase if it is difficult to walk on or cannot be adequately used with a stairlift?
With a relative who suddenly became disabled overnight due to an accident, we had to remove four doors and install new, wider ones suitable for wheelchair access. Additionally, the shower had to be remodeled to be flush with the floor for easy wheelchair entry.
Best regards,
Leo
A house is built to last forever, which means it must remain livable as its occupants age. What use is the most beautiful staircase if it is difficult to walk on or cannot be adequately used with a stairlift?
With a relative who suddenly became disabled overnight due to an accident, we had to remove four doors and install new, wider ones suitable for wheelchair access. Additionally, the shower had to be remodeled to be flush with the floor for easy wheelchair entry.
Best regards,
Leo
EveundGerd7 Mar 2015 10:43For these reasons, our staircase was designed to allow for the possible installation of a stairlift.