Loft With Stairs

155 Ideas by Eliza Bush

Put your space to good use, with a loft with stairs. If you have high ceilings, everything above a certain height is wasted space. That is unless you install a loft area, and the stairs to access it. Give yourself extra storage, somewhere to do crafts, or a play area for the kids. This extra space can be filled with useful ideas, projects and fantasies. You only need decide what you want to do up there.

Go for a nice loft with stairs for your household for when you simply can't help but choose minimalistic living. It takes as little space as possible and comes with the all-wood construction for more durability.

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Creative stairs for small spaces

This room design includes a special area that can serve as a bed. It provides a large space for a mattress and other items. This upper sleeping area is accessible thanks to solid wooden stairs with a durable rail.

This cool set of alternate stairs works out perfectly well in tiny spaces, where every meter counts and there is no large space for a staircase. Wooden stairs are supported wtih an iron handhold.

I am so in love with the feel, shape, colour and texture of these stairs. Imagine it in a loft or high ceilinged home.

A splendid way to accommodate your loft, making it more appealing and functional. Such a fine interior design works well with contemporary homes, brightening up the whole interior with modern elegance and natural wood accents.

Urban residence love the brick wall with the white slightly

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This loft stair is made by lapeyre stair it is

A truly beautiful state of modern art for contemporary interiors. This astonishing staircase is made of hardwood, with a lovely twist and built-in cabinet, giving you a stylish entrance to your attic.

Loft stair ideas

Karina modular staircase kit

Custom Stairs For Small Spaces

Wow an answer to my attic room a wall opened

We are sure that this is a home of a music lover and a huge bookworm - we can see it in a loft with stairs structure. The stairs of this apartment are all maintained in white and are mixed with wall mounted large white wooden bookcase.

Loft staircase ideas

Mini Plus Space Saver Loft Staircase Light Beech

A traditional loft with stairs crafted of solid wood with a pretty natural lacquered finish. Open stairs are secured with a balustrade with vertical balusters and a sturdy top rail. The loft has wooden walls but white plastic panelling on a ceiling.

tiny house plans with loft. Lights for the stairs!

Consider a Ceiling Hammock Sleeping Loft designed especially for Tiny Houses. It can turn out to be a comfortable and reasonable substitute of the traditional bedroom.The attraction for your buddies is guaranteed!

A 280 square feet tiny home on wheels with wet bath and composting toilet in Nampa, Idaho. Built by Tiny Idahomes

ღღ Bookshelf Staircase ~~~ This “secret' staircase” belongs to a London Victorian apartment, where it is hidden from the main reception room, to access a new loft bedroom lit by roof lights. It was designed by Tom Sloan at Levitate Architects, who

this could have gone in "home library love", but this area is so much more than that. the abundance of white, the beautiful wood, the curving staircase, the awesome loft/nook filled with books. (audible sigh)

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Eliza Bush Interior Design Expert

Eliza is a creative interior designer who swears by the power of sleek interiors and quality furniture to transform daily personal and professional life. With a B.Sc. in interior design from Philadelphia University and a well trained eye for craftsmanship, she offers unparalleled advice on how to arrange your space to make it sophisticated, comfortable, and functional, whether it’s the office or bedroom.

How much space do I need for a loft with stairs?

In general, your ceiling opening should be at least around 55” long and 25.5” wide if you’ve got straight loft stairs. A larger ceiling opening is required for turning stairs so that there’s enough headroom. Besides, the larger the ceiling opening, the easier it would be to move furniture into your loft. With this in mind, the center of the stairs should have a minimum clear headroom of 75”. The floor space dimensions will depend on how wide your loft stairs are, but the accepted minimum width is 22” although wider stair treads are usually recommended.

How do I arrange a loft?

A loft with stairs can be a great way to add storage to your home or create an extra living space. However, there is an art to arranging a loft for maximum functionality. A lot depends on your loft’s size, but ideally, you’ll want to create distinct spaces.

Lofts aren’t divided into separate rooms, so sectioning it out is the best use of space if yours is quite large. This can mean a sleeping area with a bed and then a separate space defined by a rug that can be filled with throw pillows and blankets for a reading nook.

If your loft is small, it’s crucial to stick to minimalistic design choices; otherwise, the space can quickly become cluttered. Avoid chaotic patterns that might enclose the room, sticking to light solid colors and matching tones.

Make the most of your loft area by incorporating storage solutions into your existing furniture. A bed with drawers under it or a bench that is also a trunk can help keep the area tidy. If you have stairs leading up to your loft, try to add storage within the staircase as well.

What type of bed to choose for a loft with stairs?

When choosing a bed for a loft with stairs, there are several factors to consider starting with the height of your room. Very often lofts are not very high, and hence a lower bed, for example a platform bed or a low profile bed will be most suitable.

For small spaces, sleeper sofas or daybeds will be the ideal choice due to their space-saving features and additional functionality (seating space).

Beds with storage underneath will help you keep the loft clutter-free and perhaps use it more practically.

Your choice of bed will also depend on whether that space will be used as a bedroom or a guest room. If the former, you will want to choose the most comfortable bed; if the latter, a smaller or foldable option may be considered, too.