35 Really Cool Space Saving Staircase Designs

space saving staircases

Staircases are such things that could eye-catching and practical in the same time. They can connect sever floors of your home and provide book or other small things storage. They also can be very compact in case you don’t need an additional storage space and your space is at the premium. In case you have a difficult layout situation you might find some interesting staircase design ideas here.

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Simple cubbies could become your stairs. Cute and practical!.

Simple cubbies could become your stairs. Cute and practical!.

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A parrot staircase could be much narrower than a normal one.

A parrot staircase could be much narrower than a normal one.

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These modern and creative stairs are safe to climb and spatially efficient. The ope sides provide grip locations. The geometric design looks quite interesting and minimal. (nC2 architecture llc).

These modern and creative stairs are safe to climb and spatially efficient. The ope sides provide grip locations. The geometric design looks quite interesting and minimal. (nC2 architecture llc).

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A spiral staircase could be placed in a middle of a room and it won't occupy much space. (James Wagman Architect, LLC).

A spiral staircase could be placed in a middle of a room and it won't occupy much space. (James Wagman Architect, LLC).

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Staircase is a great place to organize additional book storage.

Staircase is a great place to organize additional book storage.

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Here is an example of how cute under-stairs drawer system could be.

Here is an example of how cute under-stairs drawer system could be.

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Space under the stairs could be used to store your shoes or even install a fridge there. (b Architecture Studio).

Space under the stairs could be used to store your shoes or even install a fridge there. (b Architecture Studio).

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Really compact and good looking staricase that looks like a piece of fine art furniture.

Really compact and good looking staricase that looks like a piece of fine art furniture.

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Even a compact staircase could be quite stylish and beautiful if it's made of wood. (Fraher Architects).

Even a compact staircase could be quite stylish and beautiful if it's made of wood. (Fraher Architects).

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Small pieces of carpet would make such stairs more safe.

Small pieces of carpet would make such stairs more safe.

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This industrial staircase id dropped inside of 3,000 lbs of cold rolled steel. It's a truly unique idea. (Mandeville Canyon Designs).

This industrial staircase id dropped inside of 3,000 lbs of cold rolled steel. It's a truly unique idea. (Mandeville Canyon Designs).

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Storage under stairs is quite common for small spaces.

Storage under stairs is quite common for small spaces.

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This compact staircase is made of steel and wood. Light blue looks good in a mix with natural wood. (Elysion Ltd).

This compact staircase is made of steel and wood. Light blue looks good in a mix with natural wood. (Elysion Ltd).

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Compact yet good looking design.

Compact yet good looking design.

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A red steel staircase would become a focal point of any space.

A red steel staircase would become a focal point of any space.

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This storage staircase features an amazing amount of drawers and even a built-in wardrobe.

This storage staircase features an amazing amount of drawers and even a built-in wardrobe.

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That's how you could design a staircase that will occupy less space than a storage unit.

That's how you could design a staircase that will occupy less space than a storage unit.

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The twist of the staircase could provide some space where you could install a seating set.

The twist of the staircase could provide some space where you could install a seating set.

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Dark steps is always a practical design to hide the dirt.

Dark steps is always a practical design to hide the dirt.

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Removing stair risers can make the staircase transparent so it won't look so bulky. (Threefold Architects).

Removing stair risers can make the staircase transparent so it won't look so bulky. (Threefold Architects).

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Always be smart about under stairs storage. There are so man ways to make it as practical as good looking.

Always be smart about under stairs storage. There are so man ways to make it as practical as good looking.

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Curved staircase design that doesn't occupy much floor space but looks trully amazing.

Curved staircase design that doesn't occupy much floor space but looks trully amazing.

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A compact ladder and a trapdoor designed in minimalist style provide access to the attic.

A compact ladder and a trapdoor designed in minimalist style provide access to the attic.

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Spiral staircases are always a wonderful way to save some space and become a focal point of a room where they are located. (made by ParagonStairs).

Spiral staircases are always a wonderful way to save some space and become a focal point of a room where they are located. (made by ParagonStairs).

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This very thin staircase combined is part of the house designed by architects Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo. It’s combined with a cooking hood and a book storage system so it serves different purposes at once.

This very thin staircase combined is part of the house designed by architects Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo. It’s combined with a cooking hood and a book storage system so it serves different purposes at once.

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Levitate Architects used a staircase to a loft-like bedroom to create an enormous amount of book storage space. Even though the staircase isn't very compact but could accomodate so many books that it would save some space anyway.

Levitate Architects used a staircase to a loft-like bedroom to create an enormous amount of book storage space. Even though the staircase isn't very compact but could accomodate so many books that it would save some space anyway.

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Mini Plus by Mister Step is a particularly compact open staircase, created to employ a flight solution even when there is insufficient space for a normal open staircase. The special profiled stairs reduce bulk to a minimum without sacrificing comfort.

Mini Plus by Mister Step is a particularly compact open staircase, created to employ a flight solution even when there is insufficient space for a normal open staircase. The special profiled stairs reduce bulk to a minimum without sacrificing comfort.

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Stairs could become a part of a kitchen where you can create a coffee station or even store wine. (b Architecture Studio).

Stairs could become a part of a kitchen where you can create a coffee station or even store wine. (b Architecture Studio).

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This staircase is an another example of how staircase could be combined with book storage. This time it looks almost like bookcase although it will give your access to the upper floor.

This staircase is an another example of how staircase could be combined with book storage. This time it looks almost like bookcase although it will give your access to the upper floor.

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This curved spiral staircase is great example of how minimalist they could be. They are located at House in Nagoya 01 designed Suppose Design Office.

This curved spiral staircase is great example of how minimalist they could be. They are located at House in Nagoya 01 designed Suppose Design Office.

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This space saving staircase is ideal for limited or narrow spaces or as a permanent loft ladder replacement / loft access.

This space saving staircase is ideal for limited or narrow spaces or as a permanent loft ladder replacement / loft access.

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This loft stair is made by Lapeyre Stair. It is very cost-effective and occupies very little space. You can come down without holding the rail.

This loft stair is made by Lapeyre Stair. It is very cost-effective and occupies very little space. You can come down without holding the rail.

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This spiral staircase from Eestairs is a very clever space saving solution. It fits in just one square meter. The secret is that you step at the bottom under the pole, and at the top you step above the same pole. It is made of mild steel, powder coated in any RAL color.

This spiral staircase from Eestairs is a very clever space saving solution. It fits in just one square meter. The secret is that you step at the bottom under the pole, and at the top you step above the same pole. It is made of mild steel, powder coated in any RAL color.

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This staircase is stylish and sleek. It shows how such must have thing as staircase could also give some storage space.

This staircase is stylish and sleek. It shows how such must have thing as staircase could also give some storage space.

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This disappearing, retractable staircase is a truly space saving solution. It’s using simple mechanical hinges and pistons that are making it easily folds flush up against a wall to expand a lower space and/or to restrict access to an upper floor. They are still a concept designed by Aaron Tang.

This disappearing, retractable staircase is a truly space saving solution. It’s using simple mechanical hinges and pistons that are making it easily folds flush up against a wall to expand a lower space and/or to restrict access to an upper floor. They are still a concept designed by Aaron Tang.