Spiral staircase ???

[GeneV]

Elevators are always better
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Those things are pretty cool. They're a hella cheaper than installing a traditional res elevator, too.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Elevators are always better
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Now you're talking, I think this is an option. Thanks

 

[radios1]

Now you're talking, I think this is an option. Thanks

the best option..

 

[Steppenwolfe]

This is the attic I am thinking of using the spiral staircase. It is about 900 sq ft with a 11 ft ceiling. It would make a great bonus room or bedroom. I would have to add a dormer with a window large enough to get furniture in. Note: This is all wifey's idea right now... :confused3:

 

[radios1]

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This is the attic I am thinking of using the spiral staircase. It is about 900 sq ft with a 11 ft ceiling. It would make a great bonus room or bedroom. I would have to add a dormer with a window large enough to get furniture in. Note: This is all wifey's idea right now... :confused3:

make the wife bring the furniture in by the spiral staircase?. even the window would do!!.. this is more an aesthetic than practical idea!!..

 

[stuckmotor]

For somewhere that old people, young people, disabled people, boxes, or no furniture will ever have to go.... it's the perfect solution.

In all seriousness, I do like them, but they are highly impractical.

A friend replaced one with traditional stairs fairly recently. Said he couldn't take furniture up it. I suggest you try one out that's of the size you're considering before spending your money.
Radios 1 had a good idea, too.

 

[ddgood]

Andrew Camarata did a video of the 4 story circular staircase he built in his shipping container castle shop. Might be a little rough for a house but it might give you some ideas.

How to build a spiral stair case - YouTube

 

[dieselcrawler]

As most have said, spiral stairs are impractical in most cases. However, having built several straight staircases, I've wanted to build a spiral one for years... but never had the need or opportunity to do so.

Let us know what you decide to do...

 

[newbury]

We had one in the house I'm in. I think that was partially why we got the house so cheap.
The house was originally built as a 2 story w/ a 40x30 walkout basement and 2 rooms w/ a full bath up. Then they tore out the stairs to the basement and put in a spiral ?????
Then made the basement into a "living area", w/ a micro kitchen (range, fridge, sink) bedroom, full bath AND laundry room (for the entire house).
We had the spiral torn out immediately and basically replaced the old stairs, but when we did we made the stairs wider and less steep, w/ a landing and turn 2 steps above the floor.
Spirals are good for the young and occasional access, which doesn't suit my lifestyle.

 

[Fuddy1952]

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This is the attic I am thinking of using the spiral staircase. It is about 900 sq ft with a 11 ft ceiling. It would make a great bonus room or bedroom. I would have to add a dormer with a window large enough to get furniture in. Note: This is all wifey's idea right now... :confused3:

That's a really nice looking attic space. That spiral chimney is interesting!
A few years ago we went to Salem, Mass. and I remember one house we toured, maybe house of Seven Gables had a hidden door beside fireplace then a spiral staircase that was up against a chimney like that. I always liked houses with secret passages, rooms, etc.
Years ago we had older friends, he was an architect. His house had lots of interesting features. One was a long hallway with panels. Certain panels pushed open leading to a room. The house had this large outdoor stone patio with a goldfish and koi pond in middle. Half the patio and pond was actually inside the house. Strange illusion because they were separated by a sheet of very thick glass.