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Luxury Glass Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Entry Stair
McCotter Architecture and Design, PLLCMcCotter Architecture and Design, PLLC
Brewster New Construction Estate
Brewster New Construction Estate
Interior ConceptionInterior Conception
Princeton Modern New Build
Princeton Modern New Build
R Faucett ConstructionR Faucett Construction
K2 Ranch
K2 Ranch
Studio 133Studio 133
David O. Marlow
Contemporary New Build, Ribble Valley
Contemporary New Build, Ribble Valley
Design by UBERDesign by UBER
Cantilevered porcelain staircase with 'invisible' glass balustrading to one side and each stair with discrete under lighting.
Lush, Layered and Refined Estate Home, Devil's Elbow ON
Lush, Layered and Refined Estate Home, Devil's Elbow ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
MIST
MIST
Peter A. Sellar - Architectural PhotographerPeter A. Sellar - Architectural Photographer
Scala nord - Reception
Scala nord - Reception
studio gallo architetti associatistudio gallo architetti associati
10979 Chalon
10979 Chalon
The House GroupThe House Group
Absolutely air staircase in the interiors of the great modern contemporary mansion.
Contemporary British Timberframe Home
Contemporary British Timberframe Home
MossCreekMossCreek
Traditional English design meets stunning contemporary styling in this estate-sized home designed by MossCreek. The designers at MossCreek created a home that allows for large-scale entertaining, white providing privacy and security for the client's family. Photo: MossCreek
Glass Sided Staircase
Glass Sided Staircase
Dr. Shower Door & Mirrors, LLCDr. Shower Door & Mirrors, LLC
13 panel floating stairway glass guard and glass handrail including posts and handrail hardware
Williamsburg Custom Curved Staircase
Williamsburg Custom Curved Staircase
European Cabinets & Design StudiosEuropean Cabinets & Design Studios
Swedish design firm Cortina & Käll were tasked with connecting a new 1,400-square-foot apartment to an existing 3,000-square-foot apartment in a New York City high-rise. Their goal was to give the apartment a scale and flow benefitting its new larger size. “We envisioned a light and sculptural spiral staircase at the center of it all. The staircase and its opening allowed us to achieve the desired transparency and volume, creating a dramatically new and generous apartment,” said Francisco Cortina. Read more about this project on our blog: https://www.europeancabinets.com/news/cast-curved-staircase-nyc-cortina-kall/ Photo: Tim Williams Photography
13/16" Tempered Laminated Glass Staircase
13/16" Tempered Laminated Glass Staircase
The Shower Door StoreThe Shower Door Store
The Cove
The Cove
Chelsea Design Inc.Chelsea Design Inc.
Northside Piers
Northside Piers
Cortina & KällCortina & Käll
Tim Williams
Bachelor Gulch
Bachelor Gulch
Balance Point ConstructionBalance Point Construction
Custom steel and glass railings. Custom wide plank wood floors. European Lighting. One-of-a-kind timber stripping and finishing.
The Element House
The Element House
NWC ConstructionNWC Construction
Built by NWC Construction Ryan Gamma Photography
80_Floating Switchback Glass + Mono-beam Staircase, McLean VA 22101
80_Floating Switchback Glass + Mono-beam Staircase, McLean VA 22101
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
Thick maple treads and no risers infuse this transitional home with a contemporary touch; the balustrade transparency lets the natural light and fabulous architectural finishes through. This staircase combines function and form beautifully and demonstrates Century Stairs’ artistic and technological achievements. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company. ® All rights reserved.
Modern Victorian
Modern Victorian
Charles Rose Architects Inc.Charles Rose Architects Inc.
New Custom Home - Connors Vanderbilt
New Custom Home - Connors Vanderbilt
PBS ContractorsPBS Contractors

Luxury Glass Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful 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 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 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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