Design of a staircase in the Art Nouveau style for a country house

If you have a desire to have a country house, and your desire coincides with your capabilities, then this article will help you optimally fulfill this desire and learn some of its aspects.

One of them is the design of the stairs, because today it is rare which country house does not have it. And of course, this staircase should correspond to the modern style, that is, the modern style.

So, we will consider what a staircase should be in a house with an Art Nouveau interior, because, as you know, everything in the house should be subject to a single chosen style.

First of all, we will get acquainted with the types of stairs, their design features, because this information will be necessary when designing your home. Its layout and, of course, your taste will influence the choice of staircase design. The following types of house staircases:

• Direct
• Screw

They are used in large enough houses, where the area allows you to calmly arrange the stairs.

This type of stairs is divided into single-march construction and two-march construction. The first design does not require explanation, and the second one can say that in this case the staircase is located at an angle along the two walls forming this corner.

The two-flight staircase has two types of transition between marches:

• Using a walkway is the easiest way to join marches

• With the help of running steps - a very original and beautiful view. In addition, in this case, the ascent and descent along such a staircase is much easier and more convenient, since the height of the steps in it is less than when using the site.

Perfectly fit into the interior of small areas, since their design does not occupy a serious area in the room. For a spiral staircase, 1-1.5 square meters are enough.

But this view, despite the originality of its execution, is still not so convenient to operate: usually their width does not allow bulky objects, such as furniture, to be raised to the second floor, and walking on it involves a certain knack, especially when moving quickly.

And yet, spiral staircases will allow you to make the interior bold and original.

Now, since you want to have a house in Art Nouveau style, let’s see how the staircase in this style differs from the stairs of other styles.

Just note that the stairs in the Art Nouveau style are distinguished primarily by their laconic, strictly geometric, shapes and minimalism in the decor. By and large, almost the entire decor of the stairs is concluded in the originality of its design and the materials used. Of the materials most commonly used are wood and metal, extremely rarely, stone. The tree is used in hard wood, as the staircase must be strong and wear-resistant. A wooden staircase gives warmth to the room, for which wood is preferred when choosing a material.

A metal staircase does not fit into any interior, but Art Nouveau is a style for it, since some of the coldness of its interior will perfectly combine with the metal structures of the stairs. But this view does not have such popularity as from wood: you must admit that walking on cold metal is not the best feeling.

As mentioned above, as such, the design of style stairs lies in their design, and one of the most popular design elements is the railing.

The railing can be made of wood, metal and even glass, but in the Art Nouveau style most often the railing is made of metal.

Sometimes a staircase does not have a railing, which gives it a special charm, although it is not entirely safe - the absence of a railing can cause dizziness in elderly or hypertensive people.In this case, even a staircase made of glass will not save you from trouble.

If the landing has free space for a coffee table or bedside table, then this is a chance to showcase any object in the Art Nouveau style. It can be anything, even an ordinary chair, but always with a high back.

An excellent decor option would be an art nouveau picture or a painted wall.

Despite the fact that modern, to some extent, an ascetic style, the presence of plants in the house will be a great decoration. A staircase with fresh flowers is just what will decorate your country house.

When designing your country house, keep in mind that a staircase located near a large high window will create a sense of rapid vertical movement, which will give your interior a lot of positive qualities.

Balusters in the Art Nouveau style play the same role as in other styles - supporting the handrail of the stairs and ensuring the safety of movement along it. However, their appearance in this style is completely different: the design of balusters does not have intricate forged or wooden elements.

Balusters strictly adhere to the concept of Art Nouveau style - simplicity, rigor of geometric lines, a minimum of decor. The shapes of balusters are diverse. They may look like simple vertical racks made of metal or wood, while the frequency of their installation may be different. A similar feeling is caused by a staircase, in the design of which there are steel suspensions (strings) made of stainless steel, supporting steps. Suspension staircase presents an original design, giving you the impression of its lightness and airiness.

In this design, the strings simultaneously perform the functions of the decor and the enclosing element of the stairs. In addition, strings can be used to mount handrails.

The railings of the stairs in the Art Nouveau style are simple and at the same time original. This can be done through the frequent installation of balusters, which is used in many designs of stairs.

If you decide to minimize the number of balusters, then you will have to fill the gap between them with a fence, the design of which is quite diverse, but necessarily conceptual in style.

In the case of a rare arrangement of balusters, metal strings stretched between balusters or a lattice can serve as a fence.

This style is characterized by the use of glass as a staircase enclosure. Walking the stairs with such a fence causes a person who first stepped on it, some constraint due to a sense of danger. Over time, these feelings disappear, replaced by enthusiastic.

The glass fence is multifunctional: it can be used as a suspension of steps and as a baluster to support the handrails of the stairs. A sort of option - three in one.

The fence can be made in the form of a solid partition made of chipboard or brick wall, which will simultaneously separate the flight of stairs from the room space. A good option is a wooden grill

Suspension can be used as a fence.

The staircase, as an object of increased risk of injury, should have good lighting, otherwise injuries cannot be avoided. To provide the required illumination, general lighting is used. It can be a chandelier or a suspension in the center of the flight of stairs, but more often it is spotlights built into the ceiling or walls.

Lamps should be placed evenly along the length of the stairs, with particular attention to the beginning and end of the stairs. It’s nice to have steps on the stairs. Usually, LED backlighting is done, which will help you not only secure the movement of stairs, but also save electricity at night.

The space under the stairs is the loss of the usable area of ​​the house. But it can be correctly used.

Under the stairs, you can organize a workplace in the form of a small table or a bedside table with a small lamp, which will be very useful for a fleeting job. Here you can put furniture for relaxation, for storing things. A library under a flight of stairs is the best way to use this space.

When designing a staircase, you should adhere to some expert advice:

• The number of steps in the flight of stairs is desirable to have an odd one, which makes it convenient for walking, as a person begins and ends the movement of stairs with the same foot.
• If possible, make the two-flight staircase right-handed with the same number of steps in both marches.
• Cross-country steps in a narrow place are finished with a width of 10-13 centimeters, which is important from a practical and psychological point of view.
• The minimum width of the stairs should be 60 centimeters, and the height to the ceiling of at least 1.8 m. Railings of the stairs are made at a height of 90 centimeters from the tread.