Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

A staircase is more than just a functional component of a home; it’s a statement piece that adds elegance and character to any space. The typical American homeowner pays $2,200 to install a new ...

This unconventional structural system was inspired by the material in question: as unreinforced concrete has poor tensile strength, it is unsuitable for use in a cantilevered system as used in many ...

Sculpture-like concrete steps and a curving stair suspended above ground feature in this lookbook, which spotlights ten residential interiors with standout spiral or helical staircases. Winding ...

Thousand Steps Beach is open again, and almost all of its steep, concrete stairs are brand new. The 218-step staircase, shaded by a canopy of ivy, gets heavy use because of the breathtaking views and ...

The Larkspur Steps are the Rocky Balboa of stairs. The simple concrete staircase with the galvanized steel pipe handrail is nothing but vertical. It gets the job done, without the need for fancy gym ...

The Miles Stair is a 12-foot-wide helix of white concrete that winds through five stories of Somerset House, a cultural center in London. Staircases typically use surrounding walls for support, but ...