Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. wooden staircase with metal balustrade by Lisa Staton Your staircase might not be the first thing you think of when approaching a ...

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 ...

A staircase is more than just a functional component of a home; it’s a statement piece that adds elegance and character to any space. The typical American homeowner pays $2,200 to install a new ...

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 ...

A few simple changes in the design and location of your staircase can help fight obesity by making the buildings more physical-activity friendly. A few simple changes in the design and location of ...

Lloyd Alter is Design Editor for Treehugger and teaches Sustainable Design at Ryerson University in Toronto. Alternating tread stairs are terrific for saving space; you only put one foot on a tread at ...

The unsung heroes of the design world, stair runners punch above their weight when it comes to multitasking. Not only do they protect stairs from everyday wear and tear—and thwart potential slips and ...