A spiral staircase is visually intriguing. It dates back to the Middle Ages and is one of the most beautiful of all architectural elements. The winding flight of steps was usually made of stone and it ...

From a spiral staircase rising in a museum to an enclosed staircase puncturing the roof of a house, here are 10 of this year's best staircases.

StairStalk is a flowing and plant-like laminated oak staircase recently unveiled at the new HIDE restaurant in London. Designed by Atmos Studio, StairStalk's entire surface is made of European oak: ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Your house doesn't need to have a grand staircase to make a statement in your entryway—it just needs ...

It looks like any old roller coaster, with curves and heart-stopping loops. But instead of zooming by, people are walking—on inclines fitted with steps. This creation in Germany's Rhine Valley is an ...

Learn the easiest way to build curved stairs for your home.

Stairs seem so simple, so obvious. But most early construction was out, not up. It wasn’t until cultures became more sophisticated that steps were incorporated into structures. Eventually, stairs ...

HUNTINGTON — It's odd that a staircase on a home, especially one with an historic and unique design, could become one of its most talked-about features. The staircase on the Coin Harvey house, which ...

Stair lifts are available in straight, curved, outdoor, standing/perching and modular/reconditioned forms. Understanding these options will help you make smart decisions that balance safety, ...