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Who wants a boring old staircase when you can find a fancy way to climb to bed each night? Below are five of our favorite ways to elevate yourself, moving way past the classic spiral.
 
Floating



Image Credit: Complex.com 
 
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.
 
Storage



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



Image Credit: Huh Magazine, Moon Hoon 
 
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.
 
Space Age



Image Credit: Pinterest 
 
Want to live on a spaceship? Well, you probably can't, but you can choose a spacey staircase. This podular design is uber futuristic.
 
Drippy



Image Credit: Marvel Building 
 
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!
 
Which of these staircases would you choose?
 
Zoe Eisenberg is RISMedia's senior content editor. Email her your real estate news ideas at zoe@rismedia.com.

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