11 sculptural staircases to inspire

1. Casa Plywood by Arquitectes Buj + Colón

Storage space has been incorporated into plywood structures for this staircase design in Madrid, Spain.

2. Stair bookcase by Tamir Addadi Architecture

Another example of a bookcase and staircase rolled into one in this London studio. This time it's a wall feature.

3. Casa G by Francesco Librizzi

This staircase formed part of the renovation of an old fisherman's cottage in Sicily. The stairs link the property's two levels and give access to a tiled roof terrace.

4. Haus JJ by NowLab

This spiral staircase, featuring colourful flooring and a rope balustrade, makes up one of two interesting stair structures in this home. The second is a fireman's pole, tucked away in a corner on the upper-level.

5. House in Cancun by Warm Architects

If you don't have children take note of how slick a concrete staircase looks without a balustrade.

6. Rosa and John's home by Zminkowska De Boise Architects

Books can be stored beneath the steps of this low-level staircase which connects two halves of a spilt level home.

7. House in Byobugaura by Takeshi Hosaka

Here's a fine example of Japanese architecture and one cool staircase idea for a super-sculptural look.

8. Cubo House by Phooey

This huge three-storey staircase has multiple large landings which double-up as areas for play and a nice spot to read a book. Pieces of the original staircase make up the chandelier feature.

9. Panama House by Moon Hoon

A family of six run up and down these stairs every day. It features a slide for the kids and book storage.

10.Single Family House by Christian von Düring

Fancy steel work on this French home is used to anchor floating stairs.

11.Saigon House by a21studio

For a rustic, cool factor take inspiration from these raw, unfished looking stairs.