Room at the Bottom of the Stairs

Bottom of Stairs

How much room do you need at the bottom of the stairs? How big should your Foyer be? I received this question the other day. Jackie asked: “We are reconfiguring our stairs and would like to know what is an adequate space to have from the last step to front door?  It is currently 74…

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Designing Stairs and Steps

Interior Stair Design

Designing stairs is more intricate task than many people realize. And it’s not just about how the stairs look. Proper proportioning is critical to comfort and safety. Set the tread and riser sizes carefully. For  I recommend 10″ treads with a one inch nosing. The nosing is the projection forward of the tread beyond the…

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