20 180 Degree Turn Staircase Ideas (Photos)

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Interesting staircase with straight steel railings along with a light hardwood flooring, There's a small dining space under it.Interesting staircase with straight steel railings along with a light hardwood flooring, There’s a small dining space under it.

A fresh dining area with white tile flooring which features a staircase that has perforated steel risers and wood tread.A fresh dining area with white tile flooring which features a staircase that has perforated steel risers and wood tread.

A living space under a staircase with white railings, single stringer and wood tread on a beautiful dark gray wall.A living space under a staircase with white railings, single stringer and wood tread on a beautiful dark gray wall.

Sophisticated staircase with white riser, wood tread and white wooden spindles. It also has a brown carpet runner and white wainscoting that adds charm to the stairs.Sophisticated staircase with white riser, wood tread and white wooden spindles. It also has a brown carpet runner and white wainscoting that adds charm to the stairs.

A dark wooden staircase with glass railings between yellow walls.A dark wooden staircase with glass railings between yellow walls.

An angled view of a white staircase covered with beige carpet and with gray hand railing surrounded by white walls and hardwood flooring.An angled view of a white staircase covered with beige carpet and with gray hand railing surrounded by white walls and hardwood flooring.

A white living room under a sloped ceiling. It has a center table that matches the wooden staircase with metal spindles and complements the hardwood flooring.A white living room under a sloped ceiling. It has a center table that matches the wooden staircase with metal spindles and complements the hardwood flooring.

A unique staircase with light wooden treads that match the hardwood floor and without stringer creating a floating look. It has stylish gray handrails accented with led lights.A unique staircase with light wooden treads that match the hardwood floor and without stringer creating a floating look. It has stylish gray handrails accented with led lights.

Contemporary white staircase with thin handrail and built-in storage along with bookshelves.
Photo by MARC – Browse staircase photos

Contemporary white staircase with thin handrail and built-in storage along with bookshelves.

A closer look of a white farmhouse staircase with wooden balustrade and built-in bookshelves.
Photo by Nicola O’Mara Interior Design – More staircase photos

A closer look of a white farmhouse staircase with wooden balustrade and built-in bookshelves.

A sleek staircase with a modern metal balustrade, dark wood treads and white riser along with white wood panels.
Designed by Dillard-Jones Builders, LLC

A sleek staircase with a modern metal balustrade, dark wood treads and white riser along with white wood panels.

Traditional staircase with hand-wrought railing and dark wood treads accented by black oval wall decors. Beneath it is an elegant chaise lounge over a white carpet.
Source: Houzz

Traditional staircase with hand-wrought railing and dark wood treads accented by black oval wall decors. Beneath it is an elegant chaise lounge over a white carpet.

Industrial staircase without riser fitted with wood treads and black metal handrails on an open floor.
Designed by Uptic Studios

Industrial staircase without riser fitted with wood treads and black metal handrails on an open floor.

Gorgeous staircase accented with wrought iron spindles and a brass handrail. It has wood treads complementing the floor along with white wainscoted walls.
Designed by Thos. Moser

Gorgeous staircase accented with wrought iron spindles and a brass handrail. It has wood treads complementing the floor along with white wainscoted walls.

Top view of an elegant wood staircase with curved inner stringer and recycled rimu balustrade.
By Artisan Carpentry

Top view of an elegant wood staircase with curved inner stringer and recycled rimu balustrade.

Lovely staircase fitted with white spindles and wooden handrails that matches the wooden treads along the gray wall.
By Century Stair Company

Lovely staircase fitted with white spindles and wooden handrails that matches the wooden treads along the gray wall.

An angled view of the wooden staircase showing the white stinger matching the spindles along with the gray wall and hardwood flooring.
By Century Stair Company

An angled view of the wooden staircase showing the white stinger matching the spindles along with the gray wall and hardwood flooring.

A 180-degree turn staircase is one of the best designs for any entryway. It got its name because the stairs wind at a 180-degrees turn up toward the next floor. A 180-degree turn staircase is also called a winder staircase. It makes walking more enjoyable, and the “wind” can help break falls.

The landing is usually half-way up the staircase, though it can be placed anywhere that you and your designer consider functional. The mid-point landing is considered the most space-efficient configuration. You can add winding stairs to the top, middle or bottom of a 180-degree turn staircase to give it more appealing.

Where space is a concern, a 180-degree turn staircase can help you avoid a straight staircase and be more imaginative.

Find inspiration for 180-degree turn staircase design ideas in our photo gallery. We have 28 photos of 180-degree turn staircases to inspire you, and we add more every week.

Traditional 180 Degree Turn Staircases

A traditional 180-degree turn staircase is often built from wood and carpeted. The newels at the bottom of the staircase may be curved or have a stately square newel. The flooring in the foyer, living room or other room at the bottom of the staircase usually matches the staircase’s color scheme. You can add a rug runner for a splash of design and color.

Metal Stairs for a Modern Aesthetic

Metal slat stairs may be used on a winder, with open spaces instead of risers. The stairs can be combined with hardwood, or made solely of metal. Using these materials in a loft or contemporary/minimalist house gives your home a wide-open, uncluttered look.

Both traditional and modern 180-degree turn staircases look great with specially designed ceiling lights. Traditional designs often incorporate chandeliers, and skylights accentuate contemporary staircases

Balustrades and Railings

When designing a 180-degree turn staircase, the railing and type of balustrade can make a difference in both function and aesthetics. Railings can be made of wrought iron, steel or wood, and paired with different spindles.

The spindles holding up the railing (also called a balustrade), may consist of vertical or horizontal rods or a steel cable for a modern look. To determine which one is best for your house, look at photos depicting designs similar to your living room (or other room where the staircase will be constructed) taking into consideration the space at the bottom and top of the stairs.

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