Floating

These boxy babies reside at Milan’s Gray Hotel. Float upstairs in style. If you create these yourself, consider ditching the slant so you can use the boxes as a bookshelf.

Source: Complex.com 

Storage

Making the best of a small space? These stairs are for you! Store clothes, books, shoes, or kitchen supplies in these fun pull outs.

Source: Inspirationsweb.com

Sliding!

This one’s for those with kids or those who are nurturing their inner child. Located at the Panorama House in Korea, this slide/stairs/bookshelf combo is a must-have addition for any library or play space.

Source: HuhMagazine, Moon Hoon

Space Age

Want to live on a spaceship? Well, you probably can’t, but you can choose a spacey staircase. This podular design is uber futuristic.

Source: Pinterest

Drippy

Art lovers, check it out. These trippy, drippy stairs are the ideal addition to a stand-out space. Functional art you can walk on? Yes, please!

Source: Marvel Building

Which of these staircases would you choose?