Flamed granite front steps
01Granite front steps
Flamed granite gives grip in the rain.
House front jina design: 10 staircase ideas
Front and duplex staircases (jina) that are safe, simple and well-decorated.
House front with an external granite staircase, steel railing and potted plants on the steps
A house front jina design (jina means staircase in Hindi) is often the first thing visitors climb. External and duplex stairs need to be safe in rain, sturdy and pleasing to look at.
Here are 10 jina design and decorating ideas.
Simple straight external stairs
02Simple straight stairs
A straight flight with a steel railing.
03Duplex internal staircase
Wooden treads with a glass railing.
Potted plants on front steps
04Plants on steps
Pots on the side of wide steps.
05Step lights
LEDs in risers or walls for night safety.
06Wall art along stairs
A gallery wall along an internal staircase.
Kota stone steps
07Kota stone steps
Traditional, durable and affordable.
Canopy over external stairs
08Covered external stairs
A canopy protects stairs from rain.
Staircase with wooden handrail
09Railing with wooden handrail
Metal balusters with a wooden rail.
Anti-skid stair nosing
10Staircase details: nosing
Rounded or anti-skid nosing on each step.
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Staircase decorating ideas and details
- Anti-skid finishes on external stairs.
- Consistent riser heights for safety.
- Handrails on at least one side.
- Lighting for night use.
- Decoration: plants, art and runners for interior stairs.
Materials and rough cost factors
- Tread material: granite, Kota, marble, wood.
- Railing.
- Lighting and canopy.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What does jina mean?
Jina is the Hindi word for staircase.
Which stone is best for external stairs?
Flamed granite or Kota stone, which give good grip in the rain.
How do I decorate stairs?
Add plants, wall art, a runner or step lights.
What is a duplex staircase?
An internal staircase connecting two floors of a duplex home.
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