The most common and basic stair design, straight staircases are, well, pretty straightforward. The stairs climb in a single linear flight with no curves or change in direction. D… See more

L-shaped staircases, also known as quarter-turn staircases, are closely related to the straight staircase. Unlike straight stairs, however, L-shaped stairs have a half-turn (9… See more

U-shaped staircases, also known as switchback stairs or half-turn stairs, consist of two sets of stairs that are joined by a landing but go in opposite directions, creating a s… See more

Spiral staircases are great for smaller apartments or homes, as the compact design take up very little space. Named for their shape, a spiral staircase has a series of steps tha… See more