Making more space with a custom samba trappe

If you're dealing with a tiny hallway or a tight corner, a samba trappe might be exactly what your home needs. We've all been there—trying to figure out how to get up to a loft or an attic without taking up half the living room with a massive, traditional staircase. Standard stairs are great if you have the square footage, but in a lot of modern apartments or older renovated cottages, space is a luxury we just don't have. That's where the staggered tread design, often called the samba or "paddle" stair, steps in to save the day. ...

February 17, 2026 · 7 min · Sum Marjorie