skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Kitchen & DiningKitchenDining Home Bar
LivingLiving RoomHome TheatreHome Office
Bed & BathBedroomBathroomNursery & Kids
OutdoorBalconyGardenCourtyard
More SpacesExteriorStorageService YardStaircaseHallwayFoyerCourtyardDeckView All
Stories
Stories From Houzz
Houzz ToursKitchensBathroomsMore RoomsRenovatingDecoratingOutdoorsArchitectureLifestyleHouzz TV
Houzz Discussions
Design DilemmaBefore & After PollsLiving RoomsKitchens BedroomsBathroomsFurnitureFlooringWindowsLighting Paint
Houzz TV
Advice
HOUZZ DISCUSSIONS
Design DilemmaBefore & After PollsLiving RoomsKitchens Bedrooms
BathroomsFurnitureFlooringWindowsLighting Paint
Sign In
Join as a Pro
History of Houzz
Houzz Logo Print

Split Level Transitions

Melissa Ott-Herman
Melissa Ott-Herman
Photo

Clear transition with side steps into the upper level.

Q

Photo

Going down into the old house with the steps up to the next level.

Q

Photo

View looking up to the higher level in this split design.

Q

Photo

View looking down a transition from a split level.

Q

Photo

Wide open space with transition into split level addition.

Q

Photo

Pony wall as a divider and steps leading to split level addition.

Q

Photo

Steps wide enough to place furniture on top of the split level transition.

Q

Photo

Sideways stairs at the end of the room to possibly take up less space if more height is needed to get to split level.

Q

Photo

Turn the floor of the upper level into a bar and have stairs as a transition?

Q

Photo

Mirror on the wall beside transition to create a sense of openness.

Q

Photo

Add built-in storage beside transition.

Q

Photo

Use up half the room with steps.

Q

Photo

Add a wall rather than leaving it open. Use traditional steps.

Q

Photo

Split area into two rooms and transition before it’s necessary.

Q

Photo

Obvious transition to upper area.

Q

Photo

Continuous flow transition.

Q

Photo

Simple steps and a solid wall.

Q

Photo

Low wall with split level transition.

Q

Photo

Single rail split level transition

Q

Photo

Just add stairs and go with it? Railing for safety and to define spaces?

Q

Photo

A few steps up into the dining area and a few steps behind the dining area to the door.

Q

Related Photo Topics
    Bay Window DiningBedroom LightingDining Room LightingFormal Dining RoomContemporary Dining Rooms
  • Singapore
    © 2026 Houzz Inc.
    • COMPANY

    • About Houzz
    • In the News
    • Press Info
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Terms & Privacy
    • Copyright & Trademark
    • EXPLORE HOUZZ

    • Buttons & Badges
    • Mobile Apps
    • For Professionals
    • Review Professionals
    • Suggested Professionals
    • CONNECT WITH US

    • Facebook
    • RSS