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Contemporary Staircase with Open Risers Ideas and Designs

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Presidio Heights
Presidio Heights
Drömhus General ContractorsDrömhus General Contractors
Casa colonial
Casa colonial
Perfil de ejemploPerfil de ejemplo
Meydenbauer Bay Residence
Meydenbauer Bay Residence
Urban RestorationUrban Restoration
Haris Kenjar
Loft en Trafalgar
Loft en Trafalgar
InteriaInteria
Un Duplex à Saint-Germain des Prés
Un Duplex à Saint-Germain des Prés
ATELIER FBATELIER FB
©Arnaud Rinuccini
Villa ARP
Villa ARP
TEISSEIRE DUMESNIL architectes + associésTEISSEIRE DUMESNIL architectes + associés
High Street Project
High Street Project
R.Z.Owens ConstructionsR.Z.Owens Constructions
Three-story floating wood and steel entry staircase
Three-story floating wood and steel entry staircase
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
Harness Creek: A three-story floating wood and steel entry staircase delivers a promise of the unexpected design elements throughout the home. Designed by Purple Cherry Architects. David Burroughs Photography
Energiesparwunder Burgwedel
Energiesparwunder Burgwedel
.rott .schirmer .partner Architektur.rott .schirmer .partner Architektur
Beach Front Home
Beach Front Home
Aspire ConstructionsAspire Constructions
Andrew Krucko
Houston Riverview Way
Houston Riverview Way
Tom Hurt ArchitectureTom Hurt Architecture
The stair stretches over a built-in desk creating a little office nook. Photo: Ryan Farnau
Eskind Residence
Eskind Residence
Manuel Zeitlin ArchitectsManuel Zeitlin Architects
David Maxwell
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Kapsner Homes LLCKapsner Homes LLC
Riverside Residence
Riverside Residence
Moore Architects, PCMoore Architects, PC
The new house sits back from the suburban road, a pipe-stem lot hidden in the trees. The owner/building had requested a modern, clean statement of his residence. A single rectangular volume houses the main program: living, dining, kitchen to the north, garage, private bedrooms and baths to the south. Secondary building blocks attached to the west and east faces contain special places: entry, stair, music room and master bath. The double height living room with full height corner windows erodes the solidity of the house, opening it to the outside. The porch, beyond the living room, stretches the house into the landscape, the transition anchored with the double-fronted fireplace. The modern vocabulary of the house is a careful delineation of the parts - cantilevering roofs lift and extend beyond the planar stucco, siding and glazed wall surfaces. Where the house meets ground, crushed stone along the perimeter base mimics the roof lines above, the sharply defined edges of lawn held away from the foundation. The open steel stair stands separate from adjacent walls. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets are objects in space - visually (and where possible, physically) disengaged from ceiling, wall and floor. It's the movement through the volumes of space, along surfaces, and out into the landscape, that unifies the house.
Cherry Hills Western Eclectic
Cherry Hills Western Eclectic
Ekman Design StudioEkman Design Studio
This elegant expression of a modern Colorado style home combines a rustic regional exterior with a refined contemporary interior. The client's private art collection is embraced by a combination of modern steel trusses, stonework and traditional timber beams. Generous expanses of glass allow for view corridors of the mountains to the west, open space wetlands towards the south and the adjacent horse pasture on the east. Builder: Cadre General Contractors http://www.cadregc.com Interior Design: Comstock Design http://comstockdesign.com Photograph: Ron Ruscio Photography http://ronrusciophotography.com/
Woodlands modern House
Woodlands modern House
M+A Architecture StudioM+A Architecture Studio
Located in The Woodlands, Texas, this project returns to the original master planning principles of the community. Located in a flood plain, the house is developed as an isolated island in the mature trees, mimimizing disruption to the natural site. The house is designed as a series of gallery type spaces for the owner’s art collection. Living spaces are integrated with the outdoors and the house has a feeling of calm serenity.
The Derelict
The Derelict
Prominent Homes LtdProminent Homes Ltd
Ted Knude Photography © 2012
Dorsey residence
Dorsey residence
Coates Design Architecture + InteriorsCoates Design Architecture + Interiors
Exterior - photos by Andrew Waits Interior - photos by Roger Turk - Northlight Photography
Linden Hills Contemporary
Linden Hills Contemporary
Andrea Swan - Swan ArchitectureAndrea Swan - Swan Architecture
Photo Credit: Steve Henke
Eclectic Lake Home
Eclectic Lake Home
Art of Design, Jennifer CopelandArt of Design, Jennifer Copeland
Kristian Walker

Contemporary Staircase with Open Risers Ideas and Designs

A beautiful contemporary staircase can serve a purpose far beyond the functional, with many homeowners transforming the stairs of their home into an architectural centrepiece. Statement staircases will wow your guests – less of a staircase than a showcase – and you may only need to keep the stairs clean and balustrades and newels polished to have a focal point to your decor. For a real talking point, modern staircases make use of non-traditional materials like glass and steel. Planning a new stair can be big projects, but if you’re undergoing a loft conversion, loft stairs are an essential part of your renovation and you’ll need to think carefully about how they will fit into your home. Browsing through inspiring photos of staircases and find pictures who will help you to choose the right design.

How do I choose a new contemporary staircase design?

In terms of renovation, replacing staircases is a big decision and must be considered as carefully as replacing a structural wall. If your current staircase is badly positioned then it may be worth the investment in a new flight. A standard straight staircase can be bought virtually out of the box, but for real excitement you may want to look into bespoke staircase design, including ideas custom handrails. This could certainly be the case when it comes to loft stairs as you’ll need something that fits with your area and space below. Storage staircases can be a great option for a small room – drawers or doors can pull out from the side of the staircase, utilising the space under it, or the stairs themselves can serve as drawers and cubbies. Spiral staircases are clever and can make a stunning feature in every room – choose a winding spiral staircase for smaller rooms or a sweeping one if you have the room for dramatic appeal. Glass railings are ideal if you have a preference for light and spacious interiors. If you have a more traditional wooden flight of stairs already in place, then you can add a more modern feel by opting for a sheet glass balustrade. Open stairs, an alternating tread or a floating staircase are great additions to any home but may be out of the question if you have small children.

How should I decorate my contemporary staircase?

Despite the fact that the stairs can be one of the most frequently used areas of your home, they are often overlooked when it comes to a home redesign. Your staircase, much like your hallway, can be an opportunity to inject some colour or personality into your overall design scheme and an update can be as simple as putting a lick of paint on the spindles or stripping off the worn carpet to reveal the beautiful hardwood treads beneath. If you want to keep some cushioning, then stair runners are a popular design choice, as they draw the eyes upward and add a flash of colour or pattern whilst offering plenty of grip. That said, ensure stair runners are properly fitted to avoid any missteps! A nice touch to connect staircases to the hallway they lead to is choosing a complementary rug or floor runner that echoes the colour scheme of the stair runner. If your staircase is alongside a wall, make the most of that space with attractive wallpaper, framed pictures and artwork. Stair spindles are a decorative element in their own right but you can jazz them up by painting them in a multi-tonal palette of complementary colours or graduating between dark and light. Putting a nice chandelier over a staircase can add a final, dramatic touch; if you prefer a more subtle way, consider recessed floor-level lighting for an atmospheric glow.

How should I install loft stairs?

Luckily, there is no minimum width for staircases. If you have a loft conversion stair that are less than one metre wide then you should have a handrail on at least one side. If you’re wondering about how steep your steps can be, then the maximum rise according to Building Regulations Part K is 220mm and all steps should be the same size and level. If you’re worried about crowding your foyer below your loft, there are options that are light and ladder-like so not much space is used, but they will still be more sturdy and safe than normal ladders. You must have two metres headroom at the top of your loft stairs, too, to ensure entering the lost space is not dangerous. A spiral staircase may be the best option for a small room, but remember that the staircase will be narrower and could be more dangerous for young children or older users.The building regulations for spiral staircases are slightly different – if you’re going to use a spiral staircase as loft conversion stairs and it’s only a secondary staircase leading to one room, then the stair treads themselves must be 60mm wide and no more than 145mm in length.
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