Curved Stairs

Curved Outdoor Staircases Designed to Elevate Your Space

Curved stairs are an eye-catching feature in buildings that blend function with style. They curve gracefully upwards, providing a smooth and attractive way to move between floors. These stairs can be a key highlight in a room, looking almost like a piece of art. There are different styles, like floating stairs that create an open and airy feeling, or stairs with detailed wrought iron rails that add elegance and strength.

Custom Curved Stairs

We offer custom curved stairs designed to elevate the beauty of your home. Perfect for residential spaces, our curved staircases provide a graceful, elegant flow between levels, creating a stunning centerpiece that enhances the overall design of your home. Each staircase is tailored to fit your unique style and layout, combining expert craftsmanship with high-quality materials to ensure both beauty and long-lasting durability. Let us help you add a touch of sophistication to your home with a custom curved staircase.

Curved Stairs for Deck

We specialize in designing and fabricating custom curved deck stairs that elevate the look and feel of any outdoor space. Curved stairs offer a graceful, elegant alternative to standard straight stairs, creating smooth transitions and an architectural focal point for decks, patios, and elevated outdoor areas.

Our team works closely with contractors, architects, and homeowners to ensure every stair system is built to exact specifications. Whether you need a gentle curve for a spacious deck or a tight radius to fit a compact space, we deliver precision craftsmanship and durable materials that meet code and stand up to the elements.

Curved Outdoor Stairs

We specialize in crafting outdoor curved stairs and curved outdoor staircases that combine elegance, durability, and practicality.. Perfect for enhancing the beauty and functionality of outdoor spaces, our curved stairs are a seamless addition to patios, gardens, decks, and commercial entrances. Designed with precision, they provide safe and stylish access while maximizing the use of space.

  • Weather-Resistant Materials: Our outdoor curved stairs are made from high-quality, rust-resistant metals like steel or aluminum to ensure longevity in all weather conditions.
  • Tailored Designs: Every staircase is custom-made to complement your outdoor layout, whether it’s a modern patio or a classic garden.
  • Built to Last: Engineered with safety and durability in mind, our curved stairs provide reliable performance for years to come.

Whether in homes or business spaces, curved stairs are a sign of good design and craftsmanship, combining the beauty of art with practical architecture.

Metal Curved Stairs

Our metal curved stairs are custom fabricated to deliver both strength and architectural elegance. Each staircase is built to fit your exact space, creating a smooth, sweeping design that enhances visual appeal while maintaining structural integrity and code compliance. Durable and low maintenance, these stairs are ideal for entryways, lobbies, and modern interiors, bringing a striking, upscale look that stands the test of time.

Case Study: Colorado Curved Deck Stair

This Colorado project featured a custom curved stair designed for a private residence, connecting an elevated deck to the surrounding landscape.

Our role focused on precision and preparation, ensuring the stair arrived ready for a smooth install.

  • In-house scope: Design coordination, measurements, shop drawings, and fabrication
  • Built for shipping: Engineered for efficient transport and straightforward installation
  • Residential focus: Clean lines, durable construction, and a refined outdoor presence

By handling everything up to installation, we helped the project team move quickly while maintaining the level of quality expected for a high-end home.

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Rustic Curved “Tree Stairs” Showpiece

These custom curved stairs feature a monostringer design with a single offset center support, fabricated to resemble a tree trunk. The stair wraps organically around the core, creating a sculptural focal point.

Hand-welded, twig-inspired metal railings and flourishes are finished in oil-rubbed bronze, paired with solid Butternut wood treads and rail elements. The result is a warm, rustic look with fine craftsmanship throughout.

  • Monostringer curved stair design
  • Hand-welded rustic metal details
  • Solid Butternut wood treads
  • Made in the USA

This showpiece has been featured multiple times on local news and was inspired by a similar custom stair that Great Lakes completed for a local homeowner and art collector.

As with all of our curved stair projects, everything was handled in-house, from design and fabrication through finishing and installation. The result is a functional work of art that showcases what is possible when craftsmanship, engineering, and imagination come together.

Why Our Curved Stairs Are Different

Curved stairs require more than standard fabrication. They demand precision, coordination, and a clear understanding of structure, geometry, and installation. We manage the full process for curved stairs in both residential and commercial spaces to ensure everything works together from day one.

  • Fully in-house delivery: Measurements, design, engineering coordination, fabrication, finishing, permitting drawings, and installation
  • Code-driven approach: Early collaboration with structural engineers to address loads, curvature, and attachment details
  • Inspection-ready installs: Built and installed to code to reduce delays and avoid rework

We coordinate closely with occupants and other trades, including concrete, millwork, flooring, and finish contractors. This helps prevent conflicts in the field and ensures curved stairs integrate cleanly with surrounding materials and structures.

By handling curved stair projects from start to finish, we eliminate gaps where problems often occur. The result is a smoother process, fewer surprises on site, and curved stairs that are visually striking, structurally sound, and built to last.

Materials for Curved Stairs

Durable and strong, standard steel is ideal for structural integrity in curved stairs.
Galvanized steel offers enhanced durability with a protective layer of zinc that prevents rust, making it an excellent choice for use.
Lightweight and naturally resistant to corrosion, aluminum is a great choice for curved stairs, especially in coastal areas. Its low maintenance and resistance to rust can make it a cost-effective option over time.

Treads for Curved Stairs

Metal diamond plate curved stairs treads offer exceptional durability and slip resistance, making them ideal for heavy-use or industrial environments. The raised pattern provides extra grip in wet conditions.
Wood curved stair treads bring warmth and natural beauty to your stairs, blending well with natural surroundings. Composite wood curved stair treads combine the aesthetic appeal of wood with increased durability and lower maintenance. They resist rot, warping, and insect damage, making them a practical choice for use.
Concrete curved stairs treads provide the utmost in durability and longevity, standing up to harsh weather conditions without significant wear. Their weight and construction requirements make them suitable for permanent, heavy-duty installations.

Color Options for Curved Stairs

Black curved stairs offer a classic, elegant look that complements most exterior decors. Black finishes are versatile, hiding dirt and wear well, and can make a strong architectural statement.
Oil-rubbed bronze adds a rich, traditional appearance with its deep, warm tones. It suits classic and luxurious settings, providing an aged, sophisticated look.
Grey-brown natural wood tones with modern grey, offering a neutral palette that fits both contemporary and traditional designs. It's great for blending the stairs with natural landscapes.
Stainless grey offers a modern, industrial look with its sleek, metallic finish. It's durable, resistant to corrosion, and easy to maintain, making it suitable for various conditions
Silk grey features a soft, matte finish that provides a subtle, sophisticated look. It's ideal for contemporary designs, offering a lighter alternative to the starkness of black or the brightness of stainless steel.

Handrail Options for Curved Stairs

Flat bar handrails offer a sleek, modern look with their straight lines and minimalist design. They are comfortable to grip and provide a contemporary aesthetic to curved stairs, enhancing the overall appearance while ensuring safety and functionality.
Molded bar handrails feature a contoured design that fits comfortably in the hand, offering an ergonomic grip for safety. Their traditional appearance adds a decorative touch to exterior curved stairs, blending well with various architectural styles and enhancing the staircase's visual appeal.

Railing Options for Curved Stairs

Vertical pickets enhance traditional aesthetics, offer durability, and provide safety with less view obstruction.
Cable railing offers a modern look with unobstructed views, requires minimal maintenance, and is highly durable against weather elements.
Round bars deliver a sleek, contemporary design, ensuring safety with a minimalist aesthetic.
Belly rails feature a distinctive curved design for enhanced visual appeal, offering safety without compromising the view.
Custom-designed railing allows for personalization to match architectural styles, offering unique aesthetics and tailored safety features.

Railing Accent Options for Curved Stairs

Double top railing accents enhance safety and aesthetic appeal, providing an additional layer of detail that elevates the overall design of curved stairs.
Narrow helix band railing accents offer a subtle, elegant enhancement to the staircase's appearance, adding a refined touch without overwhelming the design.
Wide helix band railing accents make a bold statement, adding significant visual interest and a sense of grandeur to the staircase's design.
Continuous railing provides a sleek, uninterrupted line that enhances the fluidity and modern look of the stairs, offering both aesthetic appeal and functional safety.

Extras for Curved Stairs

Gates can increase safety by preventing accidental falls from the top platform. Gates are ideal for homes with children or pets.
LED tread lighting enhances visibility and safety during night time, adding a modern aesthetic to the stairs.
An extra-large custom platform provides additional space at the staircase's entry or exit, enhancing functionality and design flexibility.
Concrete footings provide a solid foundation for the stairs, maximizing stability and durability.
Additional railing enhances safety by enclosing the entry or exit point, preventing falls.
Custom platform railing adds a personalized touch to the stairs, ensuring the railings meet specific design preferences or safety requirements.

FAQs about Curved Stairs

At Great Lakes Metal Fabrication, we offer a wide range of design options for curved stairs, tailored to meet diverse aesthetic preferences and architectural needs. Read more about Design Options on Curved Stairs FAQ.
Choosing the right style of curved stairs for your home involves considering several factors to ensure that the stairs not only look beautiful but also blend seamlessly with your home's architectural style. Read the 5 points of style on Curved Stairs FAQ page.
For building curved stairs, various materials can be utilized to match different aesthetics and functional requirements. Read more about the materials that can be used building curved stairs
The space required to install curved stairs can vary significantly depending on several factors including the radius of the curve, the stair width, and the number of steps involved. Read more about how much space is needed on Curved Stairs FAQ.
When installing curved stairs, several key structural considerations must be addressed to ensure safety, durability, and compliance with building codes. Read more about the key structural considerations
Curved stairs can be integrated into many home layouts, but their fit depends on the specific space and design of the home. Read more about the fitting of curved stairs into your home
Curved stairs are structurally supported through several means to handle the unique stresses and loads they bear. Read about the 5 different structures
For curved stairs, the choice of handrails and balustrades is important both for safety and to complement the aesthetic of the staircase. Here are the suitable types
Ensuring the safety of curved stairs involves several critical measures: Building Codes, Handrails and Guardrails, Non-slip Surfaces, Adequate Lighting, Structural Integrity. Read about the details of safety
The cost of installing curved stairs can vary widely based on several factors such as materials, complexity of the design, geographical location, and the specifics of the installation site. Read more about the typical cost range
The cost of curved stairs varies significantly depending on the materials and design specifics: Materials, Design Complexity, Fabrication and Installation. Read more about the varying cost of curved stairs.
The installation process of curved stairs involves 7 detailed steps to ensure structural integrity and aesthetic quality: Design and Planning, Material Selection, Fabrication, Site Preparation, Assembly and Installation, Finishing Touches, Inspection and Compliance. Read more about the steps involved in installation of curved stairs.
The entire process for curved stairs—design, manufacture, and installation—varies in duration depending on complexity and customization. Read more how long its takes to install curved stairs.
Yes, there are specific building codes and regulations for curved stairs, which vary depending on the local and national guidelines. These regulations typically address aspects such as: Minimum Width, Riser Height and Tread Depth, Handrails, Load Capacity. Read about the specific building codes.
Curved stairs can significantly impact the resale value of a home positively by enhancing its aesthetic appeal and luxury factor, which are highly attractive to potential buyers. Read more about the resale impact of your home with curved stairs.
Maintaining curved stairs involves several key practices to ensure their longevity and aesthetic appeal: Regular Cleaning, Periodic Inspection, Immediate Repairs, Protective Finishes, Non-slip Treatments. Read more about the maintenance required for curved stairs
Curved stairs, straight stairs, and spiral stairs each have unique attributes in terms of space requirements and functionality: Space Efficiency, Functionality, and Aesthetic Appeal. Read about the comparison of stairs
Remodeling existing stairs into curved stairs is possible but involves complex structural modifications. The feasibility depends on the existing staircase and house structure, including available space and load-bearing capabilities. Read more about remodeling stairs
For the design and installation of curved stairs, you should consult with professionals who specialize in stair construction and custom home remodeling, including: Architects, Structural Engineers, Specialized Stair Contractors, and Interior Designers Read about consulting professionals of curved stairs.
Common issues and complications with curved stairs installations include: Space Constraints, Structural Integrity, Building Codes Compliance, and Material Handling. Read more about common issues of curved stairs.

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