Is there an open staircase to the basement?

The basement stairs used to block the kitchen from the rest of the house, but by removing those walls and making some additional adjustments, this home now has an open floor plan that’s perfect for their family and just what they needed for frequent entertaining. OPTION Open staircase to basement with square wrought iron pickets.

Do you need to carpet a basement staircase?

Design a basement staircase that fits your space and complements the style of your home. If the upstairs hall and basement floor are both carpeted, you’ll likely want to carpet the stairs as well.

How big of a stairway do you need for a basement?

Typically 4 to 6 feet in diameter, they need little floor space. Bear in mind, however, that you won’t be able to move furniture or other large objects into the basement via spiral stairs.

Do you need to soundproof the stairs in your basement?

One thing a lot of people fail to do is to soundproof the basement stairs. The process of soundproofing the stairs leading to the basement is inexpensive and easy to accomplish on your own. If you’re buying sound deadening insulation for your unfinished basement ceiling, buy a few extra layers, enough for the staircase.

How to stop sound from carrying up a staircase?

Enclose the staircase completely to avoid creating an echo chamber. Put a heavy door at the base of the stairs AND at the top. Use acoustical insulation around the staircase walls and under the stairs. Lay carpet or a carpet runner on the stairs to deaden footfalls and traveling sound. Use carpet or large area rugs in the basement room.

What’s the best way to renovate basement stairs?

Renovating the first floor involved ripping off our living room ceiling and installing a bajillion (okay, eight) recessed lights. Having never lived anywhere that had recessed lighting, I LOVED the upgrade. I couldn’t wait to get the ceiling drywalled and painted and install the trim kits for the lighting and and and….