Simple stairs have just two components. The flat board that your foot steps on is called a tread. The treads connect to side stringers and sometimes to one that is in the middle of the stairs. The ...

These gorgeous stair railing ideas range from traditional to artistic. Heather Peterson Design, Josh Grubbs Photography Staircases are a high-function element of multi-story homes, but their form can ...

Each week, Mansion Global tackles a topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week, we look at how to create a statement staircase. A staircase ...

Whether a major feature of the entryway or tucked to the sides of the home, the staircase offers lots of design potential. Stair design should feel continuous and intentional, much like how the ...

The space underneath your stairs is a moment waiting to happen. Josh Grubbs Photography / Heather Peterson Design As those who have homes with multiple stories know all too well, the space beneath the ...

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I feel it’s important for you to understand the structure of a set of stairs before you get out your saw and framing square.