Imagine a two-story country cottage, stylish and modern, designed competently and catchy, having an interesting composition and architecture. In a solid and thoughtfully constructed house, its internal design should be in harmony with the external. As a result, various trifles play a role in space planning: niches, alcoves, arches and stairs. In this article we will talk about why a spiral staircase is installed in country houses so often.
By equipping the space around us, we strive for comfort and creating a cozy atmosphere. If there will be two floors in the house that we are going to build, it means that a staircase will be required. Screw prefabricated structures are most often used when there is not enough space in the room to install a conventional staircase with marches. What are their main advantages?
- Allow economical use of living space.
- Mounted around a special stand or pillar.
- They give the opportunity to transform the look of any room.
The spiral staircase should be erected correctly. For example, few know: the peculiarity of this design is that the ladders themselves are attached with the narrow side to the rack, and the wide one - to the railing or balusters. Accordingly, you need to go up and down very carefully. The optimal width of the steps is from 25 to 40 cm. The peculiarity of the screw design is also that it can be made of metal or wood, have a square, round or octagonal shape. The choice depends on the style of the room.
By the way, any spiral staircase is designed for a specific building, and you can even purchase a large-volume structure. But ideally, you need to choose this integral element depending on how wide the opening is. It is she who affects the steepness of the stairs, and hence its convenience.
Features of wooden structure
Today spiral staircases are very popular. In their manufacture, the most complex elements are the bowstring and handrail. And the popularity of the wooden version lies in the fact that today more and more often houses are being built from wood - beams, logs. And this is due to a gradual return to the traditions of Russian architecture. Accordingly, each detail of a wooden house should correspond to its design as a whole.
Today, beautiful stairs in country houses are not uncommon, and thanks to modern technology, you can create a project in any style. And this will reflect the sophistication of the taste of future homeowners. Ideally, a spiral staircase should meet the following requirements:
- the width of the step should be comfortable for the foot of an adult;
- a railing must be built, and the shape of the handrail can be selected depending on the design;
- for a vertical staircase, a central beam must be installed;
- in order for the steps to be reliable, they must be fixed to the supporting wall.
Choosing this or that design, do not start from so much its external characteristics as from reliability and quality indicators. This will make the spiral staircase safe for movement.