ᐅ Which type of staircase did you choose?

We have a concrete staircase with tile covering from the basement to the ground floor (the same tiles as in the hallway in the basement and ground floor). Because our entrance is at the basement level due to the slope of the land, we use this staircase every day. For that reason, we didn’t want wood there. People do occasionally walk up these stairs wearing outdoor shoes.

From the ground floor to the upper floor, we have a cantilevered solid oiled beech wood staircase. The additional cost for oak was too high for us. I think the wood here is perfect and very cozy.

Here is a picture from top to bottom:

WildThing schrieb:


Here is a picture from top to bottom:

How is your staircase supported in front of the window? You don’t have stringers, do you?

Best regards
Sabine

Curly schrieb:
How is the staircase in front of the window supported in your case? You don’t have stringers, right?

Regards,
Sabine

There is a metal strip installed, fixed on both sides into the window reveal, which supports the steps. (It could also look nice in stainless steel; we just used painted white metal.) You can see it clearly in the photo as a white edge running parallel to the glass pane along the stair treads.

I can’t believe that this will hold and not bend. Are the steps still connected to each other?

Best regards,
Sabine

I’m also not a fan of granite stairs. To me, they always feel cold and uninviting, and I immediately associate them with apartment buildings. Additionally, granite often seems slippery. We will have a concrete staircase with a wood covering (or vinyl with a wood finish). For me, that’s the ultimate choice: quiet and warm. But tastes do differ. For example, our architect is a big fan of granite stairs.

In our current house (rental), we have a steel staircase with a wood covering. It does make some noise when walked on, but I don’t necessarily find that bothersome.