Best retro staircase designs that still work
There’s no shortage of stairway design ideas to make your staircase a charming part of your property, and it’s important to remember the vital role they play in influencing the look and feel of your home.
A well-designed retro staircase can transport a contemporary living room back a couple of decades, while offering a warm welcome for guests at the entryway - so as you focus on functional parts, don’t forget décor and aesthetics.
Maybe you’re rewinding your décor back to the 70s or 80s, and you’re giving your staircase an upgrade to fit in. Or are you simply looking for an eye-catching structure to enhance your current interior?
No matter what you’re searching for, retro staircase designs have a lot to offer. Here’s a few that still look great and will continue to work for years to come.
Spiral staircases
If you’re going for a 70s décor style, a spiral staircase design will fit in perfectly.
While most homes in this decade had standard staircases with horizontal slats, this now feels slightly outdated, and a spiral staircase will add more of a wow factor to impress your guests while still fitting with your theme.
Not only do they look amazing, but spiral stairs are exceptionally functional, too.
They can fit into tighter spaces than a traditional stairway, but they can also be manoeuvred to reach many different access points.
Oak staircases
The natural look of oak blends well with all sorts of interiors and will enhance any home for years to come.
Oak is an attractive material that can make even the simplest of staircase designs appear sleek and striking. As well as being naturally beautiful, it’s also easy to paint or stain, so it’s a good choice if you’re planning on something bolder.
This look has never gone out of fashion, so even if you decide to switch things up down the line, an oak staircase will never fail to impress.
Chrome and silver staircase accessories
The 80s was the decade of dressing up to impress everyone, and one of the best ways to do this in your home is with chrome or silver accessories.
It’s the finishing touches that really set off a brand new or updated staircase, bringing a cool and refined quality to your stairway.
Despite this, it’s still important to consider which materials chrome or silver accessories like newel caps, spindles, and handrails will pair best with.
In our personal opinion, these look excellent with glass staircases – another popular option for people craving a nostalgic style.
Choose Pear Stairs for all your staircase design desires
At Pear Stairs, we’re much more than just staircase experts. We’re also Britain’s biggest supplier and manufacturers, and we pride ourselves on being one of the leading stair designers in the UK – offering high quality bespoke designs at competitive prices.
Your staircase is the heart of your home, so we know how important it is for you to get things right first time. We have a lot to offer to help you achieve the staircase of your dreams.
Why not use our online Stair Creator, and see your visions come to life?
If you have any questions or need advice, be sure to get in touch with our friendly team on 01938 553 311, or email webenquiries@pearstairs.co.uk, and we’ll be happy to help!
