Separating Your Basement Staircase

Traditional staircase layouts often have the main staircase stacked over the basement stair for the most efficient usage of space. A larger home doesn't need to be limited by this concept.

One of the best ways to maximize the impact of a large foyer space is to have the basement staircase in a less obvious part of the home. This will leave the foyer free of the basement well opening and overlook railing that would need to guard the well. A basement stair that is adjacent to a kitchen area, family room, or laundry area may even be more practical in everyday use than one in the center of the foyer.

When the foyer floor is able to remain open, it will allow for far more design and decorating options, and highlight the shape and design of your main staircase.