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Stairs with or without risers? What are risers? A practical guide from SOWOSZ
Choosing the right wooden stairs is a key element of interior design. One of the important decisions is whether to choose stairs with or without risers. At SOWOSZ, we realize that this decision may be difficult. That’s why we’ve prepared a practical guide to help you make the best choice for you and your home.
What are risers?
Risers are vertical elements of stairs that fill the space between horizontally arranged treads. They perform both an aesthetic and practical function.
In the search, you can use the phrase "built-in stairs" or "enclosed stairs". When looking for stairs without risers, you can also look for them as openwork stairs or open stairs.
The differences between the built-in and the openwork/open variant are very well illustrated in the graphic below:
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Built-in stairs – advantages and disadvantages of using risers
ADVANTAGES
- Safety: Risers increase safety, especially for children and the elderly, and prevent slips and falls.
- Aesthetics: give the stairs a more classic and elegant look.
- Sound insulation: Reduces noise transmitted between floors.
- Stability: They strengthen the structure of the stairs.
DISADVANTAGES
- Space limitation: They can visually reduce space, especially in smaller rooms.
- Less light: They can block light entering the room, which may be important in the case of stairs located near a window.
- More difficult assembly: Assembly of stairs with risers can be a bit more complicated.
Openwork stairs – advantages and disadvantages of an open structure, without risers
ADVANTAGES
- The feeling of spaciousness: Stairs without risers visually enlarge the space, especially in small rooms.
- More light: They allow light to flow freely, brightening the room.
- Modern design: light and modern look.
- Easier cleaning: The lack of risers makes it easier to keep the stairs clean.
- Tread depth: Our openwork stairs have a deeper step than the variant with risers of the same parameters.
- Price: stairs without risers are cheaper than the built-in variant.
DISADVANTAGES
- Less safety: The lack of risers may reduce safety, especially for small children.
- Less sound insulation: Stairs without risers can transmit more noise between floors.
- Limited space arrangement: It is not recommended to place a table, sofa or TV under openwork stairs due to the greater amount of dust falling from the stairs.
Which stairs should you choose?
The final choice depends on your individual preferences, interior style and budget. If safety is a priority, e.g. for children, or you are planning to build something below, a built-in staircase will be a better choice. However, if you care about modern design and optically enlarging the space, openwork stairs will be more suitable.
SOWOSZ – Your partner in choosing the perfect stairs
At SOWOSZ we offer a wide selection of stairs, both with and without risers. Our experienced team will help you choose the best solution tailored to your needs and expectations. Contact us today and together we will create stairs that will not only be functional, but will also become a decoration for your home.
