skip to main content
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Staircase
  2. Riser: Wood

Contemporary Staircase with Wood Risers Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
181 - 200 of 11,358 photos
Item 1 of 3
Atherton Avenue House
Atherton Avenue House
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
The Atherton House is a family compound for a professional couple in the tech industry, and their two teenage children. After living in Singapore, then Hong Kong, and building homes there, they looked forward to continuing their search for a new place to start a life and set down roots. The site is located on Atherton Avenue on a flat, 1 acre lot. The neighboring lots are of a similar size, and are filled with mature planting and gardens. The brief on this site was to create a house that would comfortably accommodate the busy lives of each of the family members, as well as provide opportunities for wonder and awe. Views on the site are internal. Our goal was to create an indoor- outdoor home that embraced the benign California climate. The building was conceived as a classic “H” plan with two wings attached by a double height entertaining space. The “H” shape allows for alcoves of the yard to be embraced by the mass of the building, creating different types of exterior space. The two wings of the home provide some sense of enclosure and privacy along the side property lines. The south wing contains three bedroom suites at the second level, as well as laundry. At the first level there is a guest suite facing east, powder room and a Library facing west. The north wing is entirely given over to the Primary suite at the top level, including the main bedroom, dressing and bathroom. The bedroom opens out to a roof terrace to the west, overlooking a pool and courtyard below. At the ground floor, the north wing contains the family room, kitchen and dining room. The family room and dining room each have pocketing sliding glass doors that dissolve the boundary between inside and outside. Connecting the wings is a double high living space meant to be comfortable, delightful and awe-inspiring. A custom fabricated two story circular stair of steel and glass connects the upper level to the main level, and down to the basement “lounge” below. An acrylic and steel bridge begins near one end of the stair landing and flies 40 feet to the children’s bedroom wing. People going about their day moving through the stair and bridge become both observed and observer. The front (EAST) wall is the all important receiving place for guests and family alike. There the interplay between yin and yang, weathering steel and the mature olive tree, empower the entrance. Most other materials are white and pure. The mechanical systems are efficiently combined hydronic heating and cooling, with no forced air required.
Modern White
Modern White
Zetterberg Gregory DesignZetterberg Gregory Design
Umbau eines Einfamilienhauses | Haus G
Umbau eines Einfamilienhauses | Haus G
Ferreira | Verfürth ArchitektenFerreira | Verfürth Architekten
Foto: Julia Vogel | Köln
D.E. Residence
D.E. Residence
Studio Ten Interior Design Ltd.Studio Ten Interior Design Ltd.
Colchester Kitchen & New Staircase
Colchester Kitchen & New Staircase
Resourceful RenovatorResourceful Renovator
New staircase to the second floor. Previously the only way to access the second story of the home was through the garage.
Un Espace Litière sous Escalier
Un Espace Litière sous Escalier
Rubeo.Rubeo.
WOOLTON - New Home
WOOLTON - New Home
Big House Little HouseBig House Little House
Juego de contrastes in&out
Juego de contrastes in&out
Mercè Rafecas Design StudioMercè Rafecas Design Studio
Vertical Library and Courtyard
Vertical Library and Courtyard
Marina Rubina, ArchitectMarina Rubina, Architect
photo by Todd Mason, Halkin Photography
Belmont Heights -Long Beach, CA
Belmont Heights -Long Beach, CA
OCTOBER 5 Fine Home BuildersOCTOBER 5 Fine Home Builders
Custom Wrought Iron Railings with French Oak Stairs
RESIDENCE ON CONN CREEK
RESIDENCE ON CONN CREEK
RGArchitectureRGArchitecture
This is the cleanest stairway I've ever designed. It is required to have risers by code so plastic panels were installed.
Whole House Remodel, Spring Harbor Madison, WI
Whole House Remodel, Spring Harbor Madison, WI
DC Interiors & RenovationsDC Interiors & Renovations
Custom Sapele Staircase
Custom Sapele Staircase
Hamilton Building Supply / HBS Home™Hamilton Building Supply / HBS Home™
The dramatic open staircase provides a visual focal point in this contemporary dwelling.
Village Loft Ship Ladder Stair Detail
Village Loft Ship Ladder Stair Detail
General AssemblyGeneral Assembly
Ship Ladder stair detail © Devon Banks
Modern Transformation | Hinsdale, IL
Modern Transformation | Hinsdale, IL
Charles Vincent George Architects, Inc.Charles Vincent George Architects, Inc.
Residential Addition by Charles Vincent George Architects Interior Design by Aimee Wertepny Photographs by Tony Soluri
"Pratt Island" - Darien, CT
"Pratt Island" - Darien, CT
Pagliaro Bartels Sajda ArchitectsPagliaro Bartels Sajda Architects
Hillsdale sideboard
Hillsdale sideboard
Lawrence and Gomez ArchitectsLawrence and Gomez Architects
Staircase custom detail echos the shapes of the sideboard at one end of the dining room
Wells Street, Redfern
Wells Street, Redfern
BKA Architecture Pty LtdBKA Architecture Pty Ltd
Projet Antoine Déat
Projet Antoine Déat
RosaRosa
Beautiful open staircase
Simpson Street
Simpson Street
S&A StairsS&A Stairs
An iconic composition. Simpson Street enhances the versatility and beauty of Victorian Ash; curvaceous, warm, spell-binding.

Contemporary Staircase with Wood 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.
10
67891011121314Next Page
Ireland
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.