Staircase and facade - harmonious and modern


Whether high-rise or multi-storey apartment building, the façade is often no longer adapted to today's times. As part of a renovation, today, therefore, both the facade and the staircase is often adapted to the new time and the prevailing architectural style. Ideal is a combination in which the staircase is placed in front of the facade.

Building regulations for stairs

For older houses, the stairs and staircases often no longer comply with the current state of building codes. Most of them still have a grandfathering that does not necessarily make a change necessary, but even if the energetic design of the house lags behind, the staircase should be adapted to the current building regulations.

Many possibilities for new facade design

Especially in the area of ​​the staircase, the homeowner has almost countless possibilities to redesign the facade. One is to remove the old facade in front of the stairwell and replace it with a new glass façade.

If the stairwell is to be enlarged at the same time, this glass façade can also make a clear leap forward. At the same time, it brings a lot of friendliness and light to the stairwell, making the building modern and chic.

Facade shape with the stairs

Thanks to the modern materials stainless steel and glass, a staircase can completely change the design of the house if it is subsequently placed in front of the façade. But of course, wooden porches can also be used very stylishly as a staircase. However, it may be that you are not allowed to use wood on a high-rise building or an apartment building for reasons of fire safety.

Width of the stairs in the staircase

In order to determine whether the façade may need to move slightly outwards, you should first measure the staircase width. To ensure that the stairs in your building really meet the conditions, the following widths must be observed.

  • 80 cm step width - single-family house
  • 100 cm step width - multi-family house
  • 125 cm step width - skyscraper up to 150 residents

Tips & Tricks

Even on a private family home makes a superior glass facade for the stairwell makes sense. Again, older houses are often beaten with too narrow and additionally steep stairs. A staircase with a glass façade that has been moved outwards brings comfort and light into your house.
Staircase and facade - harmonious and modern

FAQ - 💬

❓ What makes a modern staircase?

👉 For a real talking point, modern staircases make use of non-traditional materials like glass and steel. Planning a new stair can be big projects, but if you’re undergoing a loft conversion, loft stairs are an essential part of your renovation and you’ll need to think carefully about how they will fit into your home.

❓ Why choose statement staircases?

👉 Statement staircases will wow your guests – less of a staircase than a showcase – and you may only need to keep the stairs clean and balustrades and newels polished to have a focal point to your decor. For a real talking point, modern staircases make use of non-traditional materials like glass and steel.

❓ Should I choose a double-sided staircase for my home?

👉 When looking through modern staircase ideas, your top consideration should be space. Not every type fits in every home: A double-sided stair design only works in large entryways, so for a smaller space, you’ll need to opt for a straight, U- or L-shaped one instead.

❓ Which staircase design is the most energy efficient?

👉 For homes that are really compact, spiral staircase designs will be the most efficient in terms of horizontal space; while they may not be the easiest to climb, they do give a quirky and fun feel.


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