Lancaster architect C. Emlen Urban mastered both open- and closed-stair design in the residences and public buildings he designed all over Lancaster in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Here are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’ve always dreamed of having a staircase in your home, you’re definitely not alone. There’s something undeniably magical ...

Wood staircase on the mid level of a home that continues on multiple levels - Scott Prokop/Shutterstock Whether a major feature of the entryway or tucked to the sides of the home, the staircase offers ...

From minimalistic silhouettes to sculptural curves, staircases offer creative ways to play with function and form. Our latest lookbook highlights eight staircases that take residential interiors to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These gorgeous stair railing ideas range from traditional to artistic. Heather Peterson Design, Josh Grubbs Photography Staircases ...

As architects begin to push design boundaries and test the limits of building regulations, staircases are becoming more extreme. An influx of innovative designs – from “floating” cantilevered treads ...

If a building could be thought of as the architect’s manifesto to construction, then the staircase can be seen as the designer’s autograph – a signature flourish that can embody the entire statement ...

Guardrails and handrails are two elements that are often confused. While the first is used to close a space and prevent a person from falling, the second is a support bar for balance. Normally ...