Modern two-level apartments, country houses, offices and restaurants usually have luxurious staircases, which act as one of the main elements of the interior. On the other hand, it is a serious engineering structure, which provides safe and comfortable movement of guests and residents to the second floor.
The main varieties of stairs to the second floor
The staircase in the cottage can belong to one of three varieties, among them it should be highlighted:
- combined designs;
- spiral staircases;
- Marching stairs.
The former are curved, arched or combining the first two species at once. The staircase is chosen, taking into account the free space that can be allocated for installation. Not always liked design can be located in a specific room.
Description of the flight of stairs
The staircase in the cottage can be marching, it is the most ergonomic and easy to manufacture. Sometimes these systems have several marches, but if there is one march, then it should not contain more than 16 steps, in this case it will be as comfortable to climb the stairs as possible.
If we are talking about small country houses, then single-flight stairs are just suitable for them. Beautiful cottages with rather large and spacious rooms look great with marching stairs, which have rotary elements and intermediate platforms.
Given the geometric shape, the marching structures can be in the form of the letter G or P. In the first case, we are talking about two marches, which are located at adjacent walls and have an angle of 90 °. If the room or hall has a square shape, then this option will be the best solution. The U-shaped staircase can only be located in the spacious living rooms and halls of country hotels and mansions. The spans will be located at an angle of 180 °, and the connection is carried out by a group of steps or a platform.
Description of the spiral staircase model
The staircase in the cottage can also be spiral, in this case it consists of a support around which steps in the form of a spiral rise. From an ergonomic point of view, such a system cannot be safe. But if another design does not fit into the room, then the one described in this section is perfect. Its area will not exceed 1 m 2 , and installation can be carried out almost anywhere in the room, because the appearance will give charm and mystery to the room.
Design unusual models of stairs
The staircase in the cottage can be created on the basis of one of the designs that were described above, but in the end it is sometimes possible to get a system that is amazing. For example, using wood, you can decorate the structure with decorative details, among others, forging fences should be highlighted. The staircase itself will be semicircular steps that will become part of a single support.
Sometimes the stairs of marching stairs are decorated with prints, today it is more and more common. You can create a single pattern that will be formed when looking at the stairs. An alternative solution is gluing individual patterns on each step. The staircase in the cottage on the second floor can also be made in the form of a storage room. This solution will become not only unusual, but also functional. However, it is suitable only for rooms with an impressive area, because the design will be very cumbersome.
Each step can be made a separate box, only the owners of the house will know about each of them. Creating stairs, designers do not always try to make them as safe as possible. Quite often, experts are chasing originality. An example would be a system of steel, which on the side looks like a snake of square section. In order for the staircase to amaze the imagination to the end, it is deprived of handrails, but in this case it is better to place the structure near one of the walls.
If there is no room for a staircase-cabinet, then you can replace the latter with a rack. It will take much less free space, but will also fulfill a functional role. This approach is a bold decision for small apartments, the owners of which are trying to save money on the purchase of furniture, which could accommodate trinkets and souvenirs brought from the rest.
Marching Ladder Recommendations
The staircase in the cottage on the second floor should not only be beautiful, but also safe, therefore, when self-manufacturing, it is better to prefer a traditional marching design. The most difficult task in this matter will be the preparation of kosour, the strength of which will determine the appearance of the structure. For these elements, you should choose a board whose thickness varies from 45 to 50 mm.
To make the steps, you need to prepare the canvas, the width of which will be 2 cm wider compared to the place where you plan to install the element itself. In the manufacture of treads, they should be done as accurately as possible, a 35 mm board is selected for them. If the staircase is closed, then for the risers you need to use a board of insignificant width, because the load will be on the skewers. Enough will be 20 mm.
Staircase recommendations
Cottages and a staircase in the house - this is perhaps one of the main dreams of most residents of small apartments. If you decide to make a staircase to the second floor in your new house yourself, then the first must be installed kosoura. On the floor they are fixed with a support beam, while in the upper part they should be installed in the gaps made in the floor beams.
In some cases, metal supports are used to fasten the upper part of the kosour, they should be located on the overlapping beam. Anchor bolts can be used for these load-bearing elements . Thinking over the design of the stairs in the cottages, you should especially take care of the balusters, they are often purchased ready-made. Only then will the design take on an unusual appearance, because the supports can be different, and if you want to achieve greater reliability, you should purchase forged parts.
If there are risers, their screwing is carried out before laying the steps themselves. On top of the risers and kosour with self-tapping screws, the gait panels are fixed.
Conclusion
If you purchased a two-story house and want to install a staircase indoors, then it can be made completely folding. It will be inconspicuous and practical. While it will not be used, it can be left folded. But the wooden stairs to the cottage cannot be replaced by any other construction made of metal or glass.