Stairs in residential

interior design
Salma ahmed – tasneem khaled – shada alaa – afnan ashraf –
toka farouk – sara mahmoud
With
Dr. Mohamed Hasan
01.
The evolution of the
staircase
• Stairs have always existed in nature.

• Early humans have taken inspiration from

these naturally occurring stair-like
structures in their environment to build
steps to important locations.
01.
The evolution of the
staircase
• First Stairs were carved into difficult terrain.
• They were made out of stone and wood or
marble to verify the human needs and be
more safe.

• Stairs were born out of necessity, but often

design and form can work hand in hand.
02.
Dimensions
• Tread dimension is between 15:17 cm, riser is
between 27:30 cm (inverse proportion).

• for one person is 60cm , for two person is

120cm, two person in different dimensions is
152cm three person is 180cm
02.
Dimensions
• The number of stairs does not exceed 14 to
be more comfortable.

• The ascent angle is between 30:50 and the

change ratio does not exceed 6mm.

• The direction of ascent is counterclockwise.

03. Staircases materials:
A. wood

• In today's architecture, wood is one of

the most demanding staircase materials.

• It gives the entire structure a mediaeval

and vintage appearance.
03. Staircases materials:
B. stone

● Stone is an ancient building material that was

also used to construct the stairs

● Although the usage of stone for constructing

staircases has decreased, they continue to
exist.
03. Staircases materials:
C. Bricks

• The most common material for

constructing a staircase

• It is a widely used material due to its

low cost and availability in the local
market.
03. Staircases materials:
D. Metal

• It is less common than other staircase

materials.

• They are most commonly used in homes

with limited space.

• They are often employed in business

establishments when temporary steps are
necessary.
03. Staircases materials:
E. Concrete

● It can be used to build any type of stairway.

● Circular and spiral stairs are common

examples of concrete staircase.
03. Staircases materials:
F. Glass

● It is used in modern architecture

● It is not ordinary glass, but it is extremely

durable and long-lasting.

● It is found in luxury structures to give the

interior of the house a more premium
appearance.
04. Types of stairs
There are many types of stairs:

A. STRAIGHT STAIRCASE
04. Types of stairs
There are many types of stairs:
B. Switchback, halfback, half -
turn or U-shaped staircase
04. Types of stairs
There are many types of stairs:

C. Quarter-turn or L-
shaped staircase.
04. Types of stairs
There are many types of stairs:

D. Curved staircase
04. Types of stairs
E. Bifurcated or split staircase
04. Types of stairs
There are many types of stairs:
E. Spiral staircase.
04. Types of stairs
There are many types of stairs:

F. Open or floating staircase

04. Types of stairs
There are many types of stairs:
G. Closed staircase.
04. Types of stairs
There are many types of stairs:

H. Storage staircase
05.
Lighting

Staircase lighting can make a real

difference.
05.
Lighting

lighting on staircases isn’t purely a decorative

theme, it also serves a very real function in
terms of safety.
05.
Lighting

lighting on staircases isn’t purely a decorative

theme, it also serves a very real function in
terms of safety.
05.
Lighting

lighting on staircases isn’t purely a decorative

theme, it also serves a very real function in
terms of safety.
05.
Lighting
05.
Lighting
 05.
Lighting
The broad steps actually consist of two
intertwined spirals; one leads up and
another leads down to street level from the
floor of the Museums.
One of the most beautiful staircases
in Rome in the Vatican Museums.
 05.
Lighting
And the strange thing is that you can’t
actually see the duplicity, while you are
there, unless you notice the white and
yellow lined steps at the bottom.
One of the most beautiful staircases
in Rome in the Vatican Museums.
06. Staircase Designs and
Aesthetics.
06. Staircase Designs
and Aesthetics.
06. Staircase Designs
and Aesthetics.
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