Saturday, September 18, 2010

STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN?…

Stairways – they are functional but they can also be beautiful.  Here’s some wonderful examples of the form and function of stairways.

studiobfg.com traditional staircase
A cute way for your children to learn their numbers.
 deputy-dog.com200711059-creative-staircasesMikebrennan
Okay this looks like it would be a work out.
Jordi Vayreda, via Boing Boing & dvice
This look very cool but a little dangerous!
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This just looks like FUN!!
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Another cool one – no drinking before going up or down this one!
stair contemporary staircase
Love the wood grain!
Alterstudio modern staircase
Interesting spindles!
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More interesting spindles!
Christopher Maya House Beautiful
What a gorgeous banister and love the stone stairs
6-quiet-stairs-from Paris House Beautiful
This beautiful staircase is from Paris – that’s why I loved it immediately!
beale-lana-House Beautiful staircase
The silver painted along the staircase was so interesting I just had to include this one.
Newning House_Railing modern staircase
Very modern and striking!
Carson Poetzl, Inc.
What beautiful tiles – such a great look for southern homes.
staircase-HouseBeautiful May 2006 
This one is, as far as I am concerned, is just a absolutely stunning sculpture.
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An Italian inspiration – since I’m going in just over a month I am tuned in to all things Italian.
Lockettes Inspiring Home eclectic
Oh my cats would love this one….probably never get them off the stairs.
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Love the salvaged beams used on the stairs.
 
Pentagon wood staircase modern staircase
Another gorgeous sculptural staircase – a work of art!
white-foyer-House Beautiful I love the handrail and of course the cat!
Europa Acryl Glass modern staircase
Another floating staircase but a little safer with the handrail and the middle glass section.
Alla Kazovsky Architects modern staircase
And of course some clear glass stairs – just don’t be wearing any skirts or dresses…
So which one or type is your favourite?

I believe that every space can be comfortable, warm, elegant and beautiful. I would love to help you achieve your beautiful space!

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Lisa

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