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15 Tiny House Staircase Ideas (Photos)

Here's a clever collection of different staircase designs and ideas for tiny houses. These stairs must be compact and use space efficiently. Some offer storage while others offer fun spaces below.

A multifunctional staircase in a tiny house.

One of the challenges of having a tiny house is having the right staircase. While some people with a tiny house will settle on a ladder, there are still some who prefer a staircase. Well, who wouldn’t? It’s safer, more comfortable and much easier to climb. Check our list of staircase designs for inspiration and we’ll also give you an idea on how to maximize a small space.

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1. White staircase with wooden lining on the steps

A white staircase with an iron pipe handrail starting from the fourth step. This leads to the 92″ x 96″ sleeping loft.
A white staircase with an iron pipe handrail starting from the fourth step. This leads to the 92″ x 96″ sleeping loft. Designed and built by Handcrafted Movement.

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2. Wooden staircase with storage

This wooden staircase doubles as storage and it leads to the bedroom loft with a pet walk bridge that connects to the pet loft. It has a trunk that accents and adds warmth in the house.
This wooden staircase doubles as storage and it leads to the bedroom loft with a pet walk bridge that connects to the pet loft. It has a trunk that accents and adds warmth in the house. Designed and built by Incredible Tiny Homes.

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3. Staircase with wooden handrail

Another wooden staircase with wooden handrails from Incredible Tiny Homes. This one is unique as the staircase leads us to the kitchen instead of the usual loft area
Another wooden staircase with wooden handrails from Incredible Tiny Homes. This one is unique as the staircase leads us to the kitchen instead of the usual loft area. Designed and built by Incredible Tiny Homes.

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4. Staircase with cubicle storage

This one's a smart kitchen setup. The staircase serves as shelves where you can put jars or containers and a fridge too.
This one’s a smart kitchen setup. The staircase serves as shelves where you can put jars or containers and a fridge too. Designed and built by Greenmoxie.

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5. Wooden Staircase with drawers

A three-step staircase that includes clothing storage. The drawers on the steps help you minimize your storage problem.
A three-step staircase that includes clothing storage. The drawers on the steps help you minimize your storage problem. Designed and built by Wind River.

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6. Industrial floating staircase

A wooden floating staircase that compliments the look of this tiny industrial house. Its open and sleek design creates a roomy look plus, it's an eye catcher too!
A wooden floating staircase that compliments the look of this tiny industrial house. Its open and sleek design creates a roomy look plus, it’s an eye catcher too! Designed and built by Wind River.

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7. Minimalist white and gray staircase

This staircase has a clean and minimalist design. The steps itself double as storage where you can place plants or books. Well, that's clever.
This staircase has a clean and minimalist design. The steps itself double as storage where you can place plants or books. Well, that’s clever. Designed and built by Summit Tiny Homes.

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8. Spiral staircase connecting the upper and lower deck

A thin, metal spiral staircase that leads to the second floor of the house. It has a pole that provides support as you go up and down.
A thin, metal spiral staircase that leads to the second floor of the house. It has a pole that provides support as you go up and down. Designed and built by Carpenter Owl.

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9. Staircase with wardrobe storage

This black and brown staircase offers a great storage solution. It has shelves for your clothes, shoes and other stuff. No closet? No problem!
This black and brown staircase offers a great storage solution. It has shelves for your clothes, shoes and other stuff. No closet? No problem! Designed and built by Tiny House Build.

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10. Staircase with shelves and cabinet

A modern staircase design that's light and bright. It might seem small but it has actually enough shelves and cabinets. It has also a handrail attached to the wall for support.
A modern staircase design that’s light and bright. It might seem small but it has actually enough shelves and cabinets. It has also a handrail attached to the wall for support. Designed and built by Modern Tiny Living.

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11. A steel staircase in a houseboat

This houseboat includes a stainless steel staircase that's simple and clean. It has clear glass on the side and space underneath is wide enough to place a dining set.
This houseboat includes a stainless steel staircase that’s simple and clean. It has clear glass on the side and space underneath is wide enough to place a dining set. Designed and built by Milan Řídký

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12. A sleek, white staircase beside the bedroom

An all-white staircase with a thin metal handrail that's very easy in the eyes. You won't even notice its narrowness and sleekness.
An all-white staircase with a thin metal handrail that’s very easy in the eyes. You won’t even notice its narrowness and sleekness. Designed and built by Tiny Holiday Home by i29 interior architects & Chris Collaris.

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13. Wooden staircase with polygon storage and a wall plant box

How about growing a plant on a staircase? Yeah, it was made possible by Wind River. This wooden staircase has a rebar railing spindles and a custom polygon storage for your shoes.
How about growing a plant on a staircase? Yeah, it was made possible by Wind River. This wooden staircase has a rebar railing spindles and a custom polygon storage for your shoes. Designed and built by Wind River.

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14. Galvanized steel staircase

This is an interesting staircase contrasting the woody house feels. Its galvanized finish made it stands out from the rest of the house.
This is an interesting staircase contrasting the woody house feels. Its galvanized finish made it stands out from the rest of the house. Designed and built by Backcountry Tiny Homes.

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15. A huge wooden staircase in a tiny house with wheels

This dark wooden staircase with light wood handrail has bigger steps than the usual. It creates spacious cube shelves that are perfect for your stuff.
This dark wooden staircase with light wood handrail has bigger steps than the usual. It creates spacious cube shelves that are perfect for your stuff.

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