As the spooky season creeps even closer to its solstice, my mind is drawn to all things Halloween. Right now, there is a centuries-old interior design feature on my radar that's name conjures thoughts of witches, ghosts, and ghouls — but its purpose is not as haunting as it sounds.
Witches' stairs are a clever staircase idea that utilizes a steeper alternate-tread design (almost like a ladder) that makes them work magic in smaller hallways and spaces. While today they have quite little to do with witches, their origins and concept spark a storied design debate.
