18 staircase designs that look fabulous in small houses

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Small homes can make essential features, such as stairs, a real headache. How can you keep the functionality, without wasting too much valuable space?

Well, we think we've found some of the best staircases out there for smaller, cramped houses. If you're thinking about investing some time and money into your home improvement and wouldn't be shy about taking on a serious project like a stairwell replacement, read on to see how your hallway could suddenly feel a whole lot larger!

1. The curve of these stairs makes them hug the wall perfectly

Un gioiello abitativo perfettamente integrato nel suo habitat naturale., Barra&Barra Srl Barra&Barra Srl Classic corridor, hallway & stairs

2. Make a real feature of your small stairs by embracing a contrasting colour or material

I NEUTRI PERFETTI, Melissa Giacchi Architetto d'Interni Melissa Giacchi Architetto d'Interni Classic corridor, hallway & stairs

3. A spiral staircase takes up as little room as possible

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4. Hug those corners to make your stairs less wasteful

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5. Adding storage to your stairs makes them doubly useful!

Objet élevé, Studio Mieke Meijer Studio Mieke Meijer Industrial corridor, hallway & stairs

6. If you're not afraid of heights, go small and steep

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7. Clever lighting will support a stunning staircase, especially if it's tucked right into a corner to maximise free space

Attico all'Aventino, Blocco8 Architettura Blocco8 Architettura Classic corridor, hallway & stairs

8. Taking away banisters will make your stairs seem less invasive

Rekonstruktion Kapitänshaus Born/Ostsee, Dr. Michael Flagmeyer Architekten Dr. Michael Flagmeyer Architekten Classic corridor, hallway & stairs

9. Glass stairs almost disappear completely!

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10. Side-lit stairs somehow always look more compact

The hallway and stairs at ​the Old Hall in Suffolk Nash Baker Architects Ltd Modern corridor, hallway & stairs Wood Wood effect

11. Using reflective materials will help trick they eye into seeing smaller stairs

Bingham Avenue, Evening Hill, Poole, David James Architects & Partners Ltd David James Architects & Partners Ltd Classic corridor, hallway & stairs

12. White stairs will always seem smaller and less invasive in a hallway

Main staircase William Gaze Ltd Classic corridor, hallway & stairs

13. Ultra minimalism can work well in the right house

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14. Awkward corners can be easily adapted to with custom joinery

CASTELLO CECONI - INTERNI, Elia Falaschi Fotografo Elia Falaschi Fotografo Modern corridor, hallway & stairs

15. Glass safety rails help to soften the impact of a staircase

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16. Concrete stairs offer stability as well as natural camouflage

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17. Matching your stairs to the wider colour scheme will make them blend in seamlessly

Appartamento Milano, Padi Costruzioni Padi Costruzioni Modern corridor, hallway & stairs

18. The simpler your stairs, the less room they will appear to take up

For more staircase inspiration, take a look at this Ideabook: These 10 Amazing Staircases Will Leave You Awestruck.

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