Staircases

Staircases are a strong feature of many Cape Associates projects, and this gallery shows a range of them. Each one is tailored to its house, from traditional to modern in style, with a mix of white painted and natural wood parts.

• Traditional stairs with square newel posts
• Open stairs with floating wood treads and cable railings
• A spiral stair rising from a beachside deck
• Pull-out drawers built under the stair
• A rustic plank stair with natural tree trunks and bookshelves in the risers

Many of the stairs combine white risers with contrasting dark or natural wood treads. The handrails are carefully shaped, with a curved rail at one landing and a mitered corner on another.

Together, the photos show how a stair can serve as both a practical route between floors and a design feature that anchors the room around it.