Types of Stairs

houseparadiso.com - Not all types of stairs are suitable for home design, so you must be careful in choosing them. There are many types of stairs that we can build or add railings to. The following list describes some of the more popular stair types: 

1. Straight Ladder - Model I

These stairs are often also called or known by the name of One Wall Stair. These stairs are continuous from the bottom up without any turns. But sometimes there are also containing landing or temporary resting place. This type of staircase requires spaces and is suitable for a spacious house.

Straight Ladder - Model I

2. Turn Ladder Directions - Model L

Called Stairs Model L because this ladder is shaped like the letter L which in certain parts turn direction. Ladder This type is widely used in modern minimalist dwellings because of sparing place and fitting.

Turn Ladder Directions - Model L

3. Ladder Turned Directions - Model U

Almost the same as the L model staircase, it's just that the ladder of this model at a certain height not only turns direction but reverses the direction of the coming direction. Do not really need a room of staircase of model I or U. Very commonly used in housing units with average size.

Ladder Turned Directions - Model U

4. Branch Staircase - Model Y

The shape is similar to the letter 'Y' with the landing as the center of the stairs. Usually in big houses. This type of staircase takes up space that is wide enough to even very spacious to display the impression of a grand and luxurious. The plot, rising from below then on the transition area or bordes, the direction of the next ladder will branch off to the left and right. Usually from 1st floor to 2nd floor.

Branch Staircase - Model Y

5. Ladder Play - Spiral Model

This rotary staircase is sometimes called a spiral staircase. This staircase is the most cost-effective ladder. Usually it only takes an area no more than 1.5m x 1,5m. Often used as a ladder to the attic or a clothesline. The placement is sometimes outdoors. Material of this staircase is usually from iron because it is relatively easy to make curved or spiral. The average width of the horizontal ladder is 60 cm. while the height of stair step is usually higher than the other ladder that is 25 cm average. Just to pass one person. This ladder is more emphasis on the function of the beauty although there is also that make it look attractive.

Ladder Play - Spiral Model

6. Circular Staircase

This could be the most luxurious ladder, because the shape is very artistic because curved where the curvature creates the beauty of space. Usually used in spacious homes and have a high roof. If you choose to have a circular staircase, you should not use the space under the stairs for any function because it can reduce the look of the ladder. More suitable for classic home type models, although not close the possibility to be applied to a minimalist home.

Circular Staircase

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