Uncategorized Stair To Basement Design Ideas : Some options when it comes to the overall design and layout of the staircase include having it broken up into multiple levels (seen in picture (5)), or for a more traditional look wrought iron railing would be best (8) or wooden stair railing (9) (rustic décor ideas for a basement). If you have a basement that you're using as a garage or as an utility room you can easily use space under the stairs.