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▷ 15 ideas for the concrete staircase of your house

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  Are you interested in putting a ladder at home? Or does the old one need a little facelift? Perfect! Because you could follow the trend and make beautiful concrete stairs in your house. What do you think are going to be very cold? Will they seem too heavy? Not at all! If you know how to play with the perspective, the distribution and the position of the stairs, you will have some luxurious stairs!

A simple

concrete stair design The first idea that we are going to give you regarding your new concrete stairs is that you are and they are very simple . They don't need much detail, and they're perfect for a home with minimalist decor. How is this accomplished? Simple: the stairs must be well polished, be of straight lines and that there is a neutral color in the stair area, such as white and gray to complement the concrete. With a simple decoration when it comes to accessories. And ready! You already have simple but elegant concrete stairs.

With a volatile

design   Many people do not want to put concrete stairs at home because they think it is too aesthetically heavy. However, can be a very volatile and light material, like wood. Just add some detail. For example, the leave a gap between the steps, giving the feeling that these are suspended. If you add a handrail that is very simple (leaving space between the bars), you have already completed your concrete staircase with a volatile design!

Try to make it look like a

sculpture You have had to see these types of stairs a lot in luxury homes, as well as in museums and offices. This is about shaping the ladder to look like a piece of art.   This is achieved by playing with the shapes and extensions of the steps. For example, let's say the ladder is L-shaped . Well, the first step is bigger, and, as you go up, the steps gradually become narrower until they have a compact size that fits well with the space for the stair.

May be small

Is it to go up to a loft? A mezzanine? To go down to the basement? Nor does it need to be too flashy.   A small ladder is enough, with a few medium-sized steps, and without much detail. If it is attached to the wall, forget about the railing, so as not to overload the area in which it is located.

Combining

styles How would you like to combine two styles that we have talked about before? It's the perfect solution when the ladder is L-shaped and you want to look stylish and not overly load-bearing.   The first step may be the largest, and up to the "landing" it may be of a volatile design, leaving a gap between the steps. Then, in those that go up to the next floor, a railing with some steps connected to each other. It will give a spectacular look to your staircase, you will see!

Change the color

  Why leave the staircase in the natural tone of the concrete? It is not a color that everyone likes, besides it is cold and, if you don't know how to play with contrasts, it can give you problems when it comes to completing the decoration of your hall. So why not paint them? The most practical and simple solution would be to bet on a white color. This way it doesn't seem like the staircase is taking up so much space in the house. Now if you have an open concept home, why not in a color that matches the decor of the home? For example, if a mink shade is modern or contemporary , if it is chic in off-white or mixed with a little gray, a darker shade for vintage and classic decoration…

With a little curvature

It is true that a small landing is usually placed on the L-shaped stairs. Apart from being more aesthetic, it may be useful to put some detail on the stair, such as a side table with a plant or some family photos. Now, since you're spending your money, why not shape it with a little bit of curvature? Instead of putting a landing, continue with the stairs, but let them gradually turn, until they give way to the steps that will take you to the second floor.

minimalist design Don't you think it would be good to bet on a minimalist design for your concrete stairs? If you do not have a big budget, you do not want to spend a lot of time on the stairs or you do not have much space, they are your best option.   Stairs that are visible , leaving a gap under these, without a railing on the side that is open to the entrance. It is a slightly heavier design, it is true, but it has quite a decorative character and will be luxurious in a house with a minimalist, modern, Nordic or contemporary design.

The spiral stairs

When you don't have much space, spiral staircases are going to become your best friend. But, why are you have to be made of wood and can opt for some beautiful concrete steps? Remember that must be open , better without it without a railing, with a long route that will squeeze the most of the beauty of the concrete. You are going to love going up and down every day! The best? They fit perfectly to the size of the house, although as a general rule they are used in small houses.

Concrete stairs are ideal for outdoor

  What you need is to put some stairs that go down from the first floor to the back garden? Well, you should not think so much and get some beautiful and beautiful concrete stairs! concrete is the best material to be outdoors as it is durable and does not require much maintenance. Also, these stairs can be quite simple. Although, if you like elegance, some beautiful white concrete stairs, with a nice glass railing. Although, of course, this will require more maintenance and, of course, a higher budget.

Looking for a more colorful option

Earlier we told you that you could paint the staircase in a whitish shade, and even in a mink shade. But, since concrete is a very versatile material, any other type of color can be painted.   Blue, green, yellow, red ... combining one of these colors with the natural color of the concrete, will result in perfect stairs for your home. Simple, elegant and that you would like to enjoy every day. Why not try it? You will be amazed!

Stairs with

opening Stairs leading to the first floor cannot always be easily accomplished. Sometimes has to make an opening in the middle of the corridor on the top floor. But what can be wrong with this? If you put some stairs with a simple design, straight lines, and a color a little "light", they will look like stairs that will take you to heaven itself. And if you do without the railing, it won't seem like it takes up as much space!

Perfect match with the

railing   You have to know how to play around with combinations to make concrete, which is a very heavy material, look a little lighter.   This is usually accomplished by combining concrete with a beautiful glass railing. Of course, this requires a bigger budget, and if you have children, you're always going to be afraid that they could break your railing while playing. So what can you do in these cases? Well leave it open or put a railing with the open spaces, which will also give it an aspect of lightness.

Stair Light

Why not install a light that is unique to the staircase? You can put a couple of lights in the wall area that turn on / off from both floors, or spotlights that illuminate the steps, like in theaters. This will give you a very pleasant and romantic atmosphere. The other option would be to install some spotlights on the ceiling, but with a medium power, since, if they emit a lot of light, they can blind you and cause an accident.

With open space under the ladder

How about leaving the staircase with an open space? This will make it seem lighter, and you can take advantage of that space that is free to put some furniture, such as a wardrobe to store coats. You could even make a hall! Another option, quite interesting, would be to build a small indoor garden in the house. It could well be a rockery, or just a combination of plants. If it is a bright area of ​​the house, you could put a bench, surround yourself with plants and turn that area into your private space in which to relax. Or, if you have children, and there isn't much room for them to play, let the area under the ladder become their play area. Don't worry about them, because these stairs hold everything!

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