Stairs can be a great design element and can really enhance a space. I’ve seen some gorgeous floating staircases that take all the attention in the room, which is a great solution if you have a lot of space.

I’ve been showing some great small space apartments on the blog lately and our city lives just require us to find smart and fun solutions to make life cozy and comfortable on a small surface. When I heard about the 1m2 stairs by EeStairs I was just so excited. These stairs just take up 1m2 (hence the name). Most spiral stairs rotate around a center column (or pole). The center column of the 1m2 stairs however is slightly tilted, which allows the stairs to fit almost anywhere. All you need is a 1m2 floor opening: the perfect alternative for a loft ladder.

The designers call it an ‘artistic solution for a functional problem and I think it is just that. The design in itself is an eye-catcher, but it can also be hidden behind the corner or even in a cabinet like in the first pictures. They are available in any RAL color, and the black version is my favorite (you could have guessed that probably). It doesn’t get in the way or take up a lot of space, but still has all the comfort of a fixed stair. 

I think this is the perfect solution for small space living: a high-quality fixed steel stairs, designed to solve a problem beautifully. And just in case you have a lot of space available, you can take some inspiration of those beautiful other EeStairs designs as well. 

The interior in the third picture is designed by Aeon Architecten