30 Standout Staircases in Singapore Homes
Stairs hold such a romantic air about them – and these Singapore ones are no different
Houzz
7 May 2019
Whether you grew up with a staircase inside your house, or simply walking past the iconic exterior spirals of traditional shophouses, those steps must have held some fascination for you at some point in your life. Let these ones bring back that childhood awe for a few minutes.
1. Reminiscent of the external spiral staircases of traditional shophouses, this stunning white band swirls up the side of the home to its roof deck.
Here’s another angle.
2. Built over an internal water feature, this spiral staircase soars up to the second and third floors in a contemporary, grand-staircase effect.
Photo by Edward Hendricks / CI&A Photography
Photo by Edward Hendricks / CI&A Photography
3. Bold and black against a vertical green wall, this staircase is fabulously photogenic.
4. The combination of graphic floor tiles, wooden stair treads and a bold, black banister creates drama for this sculptural staircase.
Photo by Edward Hendricks / CI&A Photography
Photo by Edward Hendricks / CI&A Photography
5. Wooden elements and the vertical light slats keep this block-y geometric design from looking heavy.
6. This staircase is stunning because of the effect of the white sculptural spiral juxtaposed against the vividly hued and tactile wall finish called Armourcoat…
… and it lands in a sunken lounge, too!
7. This staircase seemingly floats over water and culminates into the sky.
8. Best of Houzz 2016 winner, this Japanese-inspired staircase has all the elements of Zen: water, a bonsai-effect plant on a floating platform, wood and marble.
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9. Adding a super-modern touch to the classic feel of round columns and marble floors, this staircase went viral on Houzz Australia’s Instagram.
10. Another outdoor staircase, the metal screen banister of this spiral design brings the traditional shophouse stair typology into the present.
Photo by Jeremy San
Photo by Jeremy San
11. Stunning in all-white, this spiral sculpture contrasts beautifully with the trees in the courtyard.
12. This maisonette features a ladder to nowhere and a staircase clad in origami woodwork.
13. The real draw for this sleek spiral staircase is the pool it leads to.
Photo by Chee Keong Photography
Photo by Chee Keong Photography
14. This is how you make an entrance in a stunning home: with a Buddha head on a water feature flanked by a wooden ‘bridge’ and a lighted staircase.
15. An indoor pond leads to this clean-lined wood, glass and steel staircase.
16. Clad in marble; how luxurious is that?
17. The white swirl, wooden stair tread and nearly-non-existent banister are aesthetically pleasing together; but it’s the sliver of sky from above that is the icing on this staircase.
Photo by Albert Lim KS
Photo by Albert Lim KS
18. A round skylight completes the dramatic effect of this spiral staircase.
19. Similar to the staircase before it, this one has a skylight that brightens it up.
20. It may look straightforward and functional, but the attraction of this steel and wood staircase is that it connects a traditional shophouse to a contemporary extension.
Photo by Darren Soh
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Photo by Darren Soh
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21. Aptly named Timber Ribbon House, ribbons of light stream onto the timber stair treads of this linear design.
22. Yes, this is a staircase.
Here it is, viewed from a different perspective. Located in a home in Sentosa, it’s both futuristic (and reminiscent of Zaha Hadid’s curvilinear massing) and brings to mind the fluidity of the ocean.
Photos by Erhard Pfeiffer
Photos by Erhard Pfeiffer
23. Steel rods used as a banister, and a vibrantly coloured armchair create a stunning vignette.
24. This beauty gives a bent wood effect, and its light birch colour against the white walls of the sun-drenched stairwell further emphasises its contemporary Japanese feel.
At its bottom, a little stone garden adds to the Zen effect.
25. Ever seen a washbasin in the middle of a staircase?
Photo by Darren Soh
Photo by Darren Soh
26. The perforated metal elements of this staircase give it a gorgeous lantern effect.
Here’s a view of it, unlit.
Photos by Ong Boon Chian
Photos by Ong Boon Chian
27. Floating stair treads enhance the dramatic geometry of this home.
28. Not a full staircase, from the same home as #27, this one is designed for the loft level. It blends so well with the shelves and walls.
29. The steel rods of this staircase make it appear as if it is suspended from the ceiling.
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30. Finally… although this staircase is not as big and dramatic as the others, it’s dachshund-friendly!
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