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Open staircases, modern staircases, and a bit of elegant old school design options.

These interesting stairway ideas are straight from the impressive portfolio of Samsel Architects of Asheville, NC. They work in commercial design and are well known for their visible additions to the Asheville scene, but also specialize in bringing unique design to residential settings.

There are lots of staircase ideas that you won’t see unless you have a custom build. A staircase can be more than a way to traverse levels; instead think of it as having the potential to add artistic element to your design.

Consider the view entering your home, how see-through you’d like the stairwell to be, whether safety features are more important than open stairs design options, types of materials, and how your new stairway will reflect and compliment the rest of your home’s design.

Staircase design requires thoughtful planning and needs assessment.

If you’re thinking about changing your staircase or starting from scratch, reviewing their expert insights is a great place to begin. Here are a few excepts…

“Exterior materials are brought into this two-story space to reinforce the simple form of the house and indoor-outdoor concepts. The two-story window wall perfectly frames the wood and steel staircase and provides breathtaking mountain views.”

“…framed by a two-story window that acts like a display case for the floating sculptural stair inside. This transparent staircase makes an elegant ascent against a backdrop of stone. Each tread is lit by an LED that not only provides ease of use but also a gives the foyer an enchanting glow at night.”

It’s fun to look online at lots of outdoor kitchen examples, but the best thing you can do is talk to an expert. They’ll ask important questions like how many people do you want to be able to serve, do you want it visible from your kitchen window or some other spot, what kind of style do you envision, and so on.

Visit their article to read more details on what to expect.
Image credit: image from Samsel Architects post.