OPEN RISER


OPEN RISER STAIRCASE

Whether you're looking for a grand, sweeping staircase or something more understated and simple, there's sure to be a design that's perfect for you.


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Open riser staircases are a contemporary design where the riser on each tread is reduced to enable the light to pass through and are best used where there is a need to maximise lighting into your home. Unlike closed riser stairs, the gap between each step in an open riser staircase is open, or partially open rather than enclosed, allowing you to see underneath or in between the steps. This floating effect is occasionally referred to as floating stairs.


Open risers are gaining popularity due to their visual appeal as they let in more natural light than closed riser staircases. The light also extends around the room, not interrupting your line of sight and making an area look larger, brighter and more attractive than it is. Complementing the look of an open floorplan and attractive to architects, contractors and homeowners alike, they provide a unique aesthetic, creating an elegant and airy atmosphere along with a stunning look and feel to the entrance of your home.


Straight and open, this style of staircase is often seen in minimalist spaces you can design an open riser staircase to fit almost any configuration from curved, spiral, or straight. They can be made from most materials including stainless steel, stone, glass, and wood.


UK regulations state that no part of a staircase or balustrade must have gaps of more than 100mm. Known as the “babies head rule” a sphere of 100mm diameter must not be able to pass through any gap or opening. Though the spacing between treads is short these stairs are long and can shout contemporary, sleek and traditional.


Maybe the biggest disadvantage of an open riser staircase is that of the empty space underneath the steps, leaving an area of space can cause injuries with the lack of risers, Open riser stairs are not recommended for those with poor vision or coordination due to the gaps in the risers.. One way to increase the safety of open staircases is to include handrails, which are not always incorporated into open stair design.


Open riser stairs need to be securely anchored in place because there are no risers underneath. Making sure that the stairs are safely secured can cost more than a traditional, closed riser staircase design and could be out of budget.

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