Why would someone design a staircase like this? As part of a concerted effort to upgrade the workshop, I've made my ...

Stair location. For houses without attic stairs, locating the stairway is one of the most critical design decisions. Several locations are often possible, including exterior bump-outs, but ...

But converted attic spaces aren’t the only ones that suffer from a lack of height. The tight triangle of space found under staircases is a common character in architects’ Pythagorean nightmares.

The latest residence to feature a combined staircase and bookshelf is this loft conversion in north London by British design studio Craft Design. (+ slideshow) Craft Design renovated a former ...

"Turning the stair into a feature design element, acting as a partial ... and deep window sills coloured similarly match the loft's dark window encasements. Marble will also form a key material.