The possibilities for deck staircase designs are endless.
When one considers how they might use their deck, one usually thinks about how they will spend their time on the deck itself. Another crucial aspect of a deck design is how one will get on and off of it to the backyard. Deck staircases are perhaps the most complex element in the design, but with these creative deck staircase ideas, you can see just what is possible with them.
A Simple Deck Staircase
Any deck staircase should be at least 48” wide for optimal traffic flow. Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence in Gambrills, MD, can recommend what the ideal dimensions for the stairs should be. A deck staircase should also have a landing if it has more than ten steps. A Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence deck designer can create the ideal stair design according to your budget, needs, and property.
Flared Staircase
If a simple staircase with parallel rails is not in your best interest, a flared staircase might do. A flared staircase has steps that widen toward the base, fanning out traffic in multiple directions into the backyard. This idea could be optimal depending on your traffic flow needs.
Wrap-Around Staircase
The wrap-around staircase is popular with low elevation decks. It creates a subtle, gradual flow from the deck to the yard at all angles, allowing for maximum traffic flow with no disruption to the property’s usable square footage.
Flowerbox Staircase
Another option is a flowerbox staircase, a possible choice for the gardener at heart. Built-in flowerboxes flank the sides of the parallel stairs. Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence provides the options of built-in flower boxes and built-in seating for decks. One can always change out the plants for an ever-changing array of sights and scents.
Spiral Staircase
One could also build a spiral staircase, ideally constructed of aluminum, steel, or vinyl, although wood ones also exist. A spiral deck staircase is best for properties with minimal square footage. If you go with a metal spiral staircase, a matching metal deck railing is a possible design choice.
Landing Central
If your deck has a landing, it can be much more than just a platform between stairs. It could be where you locate your hot tub, bistro dining set, or fire pit. It can be a completely separate outdoor living space. Contact us to get your dream deck project started!
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