Outdoor garden staircase for optimized green space

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As part of our series of publications on outdoor landscaping for the spring and summer we reveal to you 24 ideas of outdoor garden staircase. Here you will find examples of small and large gardens and terraces and intriguing solutions to take back in your home.

Here are our suggestions for a well organized space:

Photo modern outdoor garden stairs

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The outdoor garden staircase is a convenient accessory for the landscaping of landscaped gardens, for the connection of different spaces outside the house (a pool terrace and a dining area, for example). It is also an essential piece for homeowners who want to connect their exterior to another part of their home. This kind of staircase is also useful for small gardens and for their organization.

Outdoor garden stairs: some essential information

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The garden and terrace staircase can vary in shape and size, but there are some characteristics it must have: it must be strong and solid to serve you faithfully. If possible, choose a model with a non-slip layer that can ensure the safety of your family members even when the steps of the stairs are wet.

Make a terraced outdoor garden staircase

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Side aspect of the stairs, a good idea for outdoor garden layout is to use steps to connect two or more terraces. This type of staircase is fluid and pretty; where it is used to connect two points farther apart, it may be accompanied by a bench that will allow children and the elderly to rest before continuing their journey.

Exterior staircase for house entrance garden

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The external staircase with balconies is similar to the one we mentioned above because it has small spaces that break the monotony of the steps. It will appeal to those who have a terrace high and want to connect to a garden on a lower level of green space.

Outdoor garden staircase for small courtyard layout

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It is also a very practical accessory for small gardens that are close to the house. There, it will serve as an element of decoration (think to place some beautiful vases or flower pots on the balcony) and facilitate at the same time the transition from the inside to the outside.

Exterior spiral garden staircase image for small spaces

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Stairs for outdoor garden and terrace: how to gain more space

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Speaking of small spaces, let’s not forget the favorite accessory of anyone who wants to optimize the space and organize it on several levels: the spiral staircases, of course! They will serve you to connect two floors of your house to the outside of small size while saving you a few square meters.

Outdoor garden staircase: idea for a modern design exterior

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Modern style staircase for terrace

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Sometimes a few steps are enough to delimit the areas and make the whole of a garden more interesting and more dynamic. This is particularly the case of modern houses whose decoration lacks abundant ornaments. They are replaced by a play of shapes, hues and volumes.

Contemporary style garden staircase

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Depending on the size and design of the rest of the space, one can imagine decorations for the steps or the banister: the plant pots and hanging flower baskets arranged symmetrically, for example, will give a more air organized and more harmonious to your garden.

Stairs outside garden stone: a beautiful solution for Zen gardens

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Choosing a garden staircase is also knowing how to put your decor in the natural environment and enjoy all its benefits.

Outdoor garden staircase for terrace with modern pool

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Floating or suspended stairs are modern and practical for landscaped gardens and minimalist exteriors. Despite their look these stairs are strong and resistant since they meet the latest requirements for safety. Steps of this kind can be made of stone slabs and concrete but also wood.

Outdoor garden lighting and stairs with discreet luminaires

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Lighting idea for garden staircase

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As in the interior, the lighting is an essential element of the layout of a staircase which wants to be pretty and which can bring you more security. The modern staircases offer so many aesthetic lighting solutions: LED strips, small integrated luminaires, solar lamps or solid luminaires for outdoor … Whatever option you choose, make sure the light is sufficient to illuminate all the steps.

Wooden stairs outdoor garden landscaping

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Exterior stairs are often made of stone or covered with a similar material that resists moisture and is durable. If you have a wooden deck or if you just like the look of this last natural material, you can also bet on wooden steps.

Wood garden outdoor staircase for an atmosphere with natural deco

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Mini outdoor garden stone and wood staircase

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If this idea seduces you, weigh the pros and cons of the different wood options before making your choice. Exotic wood can be a good solution because it supports moisture better and lasts longer. Also be aware that your exterior wood staircases will require some maintenance efforts to keep them looking for many years.

Exterior with feng shui garden stairs

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Contemporary staircase and terrace deco with light color coating

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Stairs can affect the appearance of your garden and patio in many ways. Choose them carefully and take into account the other colors and surfaces in the space to decorate!

Contemporary stone staircase in contemporary style

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Contemporary staircase for small garden outside house entrance

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Also consider how you will decorate them and any additional features that you feel are important, such as painting your garden fence or even the shades of the front of your house. All of these elements will guide you in choosing the best stair model.

Image of small garden staircase with lawn

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Modern idea of ​​outdoor garden stairs

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