The living room, being the largest room, is oftenneeds a special design. It is where all family members, friends and guests gather. Therefore, the design of this room should be thought out as much as possible. In a two-level apartment or a multi-storey building, the main element of the interior, which performs not only practical but also aesthetic functions, is the staircase. At the same time, it can be installed in any of the rooms of the premises. The staircase connects the floors, zones the living space and allows you to create an unusual interior of the room. This is a very beautiful architectural element, which has its own characteristics and structure.
The staircase can be a great decorative element for the living room.
Technical characteristics of the staircase
Stairs do not require a lot of space,create the center of the overall composition of the room's interior, logically unite the spaces. There are many of their types, differing in their design, installation features, material of manufacture and purpose. By type of design, there are console, stringer, bolt and bowstring stairs. One-, two- or three-flight, rotary, spiral or straight. Each type has its own installation and repair features. The most popular are stringers. Materials for the production of stairs are concrete, metal, plastic, stone and even glass. There are also combined types, for example, stone and metal. The design of the living room kitchen in the design process should take into account all the features of the staircase in relation to the area used, not only to ensure beauty and comfort, but also ergonomics and even greater functionality.
Scheme of the device of a wooden staircase. The main technical characteristics include:
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Decoration of a room with stairs
Design of a living room kitchen equipped with a staircase,has countless options. Each of them provides for different ways of arranging the stairs, taking into account the distance between the stairs and the door, compactness, ensuring convenience and safety, the direction of the steps. The design has basic rules of decoration: compliance with the general style of the bedroom, living room or kitchen, selection of colors, decoration, choice of lighting. Stairs in historical styles, such as Greek, Gothic, country, modern, are noticeably different from those that correspond to modern styles (high-tech, minimalism, etc.). Country style implies naturalness and environmental friendliness, so the stairs of the bedroom, living room or kitchen should be made only of natural wood, have the simplest design and avoid decoration. A staircase in the Gothic style can be made of wood, metal or stone. This is mainly a spiral staircase, often of the most bizarre shapes. High-tech style combines elegance and originality. This is always a practical and functional staircase that fits harmoniously into the corresponding interior. Minimalism uses stairs without bases, supports and even railings. The weightless structure is incredibly effective, as is the room itself in this style. The design offers various ideas for decor. These can be art objects, carpets, souvenirs and figurines. Each of the accessories draws special attention to the central structure. Lighting and backlighting can also not only provide comfort and safety, but also make it a bright element of the interior. The space directly under the stairs can be used as a closet, storage room, work or play area, for placing household appliances or a home theater. In this case, the living room, kitchen or another room will have another additional zone.
