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Medium Sized Modern Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Arc House
Arc House
ArchitechnikArchitechnik
Open riser stair well
Seaton Village I
Seaton Village I
Picnic Design Inc.Picnic Design Inc.
Modern Stairway with a Glass Railing
Modern Stairway with a Glass Railing
ULFBUILTULFBUILT
A modern straight run stairway with a seamless glass railing and dark to light wood risers and treads. It's a sophisticated staircase for this modern house! Built by ULFBUILT. Putting together the details to build dream homes is our specialty. This is done through attention to detail, execution, and a focus on our client’s wants and needs. Contact us today to learn more.
Satin Brass Stairs
Satin Brass Stairs
Designed by ImanDesigned by Iman
We opened up the space by creating a open tread staircase in this Toronto loft. We wanted to keep the touch of glam so went with a custom satin brass detail on the staircase. We finished the room off with soft sheers, gold details, and a black and white gallery wall.
Engineered White Oak Flooring
Engineered White Oak Flooring
Ambience FloorsAmbience Floors
215 MacFarlane Drive | Delray Beach, Florida
215 MacFarlane Drive | Delray Beach, Florida
Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, FloridaSeaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida
Staircase
Glass Staircase Design&Build
Glass Staircase Design&Build
Demax Staircase&RailingDemax Staircase&Railing
all glass floating staircase design&build glass tread option: 1/2/+1/2 laminated tempered glass, 3/8+3/8+3/8 laminated tempered glass 1/2/+1/2+1/2 laminated tempered glass glass color: clear glass or low iron glass
Holley House
Holley House
Oza Sabbeth ArchitectsOza Sabbeth Architects
Annapolis Custom Home with Spiral Staircase
Annapolis Custom Home with Spiral Staircase
Paquin Design BuildPaquin Design Build
This ustom spiral staircase was added to a waterfront home in Annapolis, MD. Leading to a third floor recreation room, it set the tone of the entryway.
Alternative Flooring Staircase
Alternative Flooring Staircase
Pauls FloorsPauls Floors
Alternative Flooring Quirky B Carpet fitted to a stairs and landing in Urmston. Designed by Margo Selby, this wool Axminster carpet is stunning, featuring hearts and diamonds in a geometric design. It's certainly a feature.
Custom Center-beam & Glass Inlay Railings
Custom Center-beam & Glass Inlay Railings
Bella Stairs, LLCBella Stairs, LLC
Featuring a Custom Steel Center-beam, Wood Treads with Closed Risers, and Clear Glass Inlay Railings. Photography credits to the esteemed Silvia Pangaro!
Abbotsford Renovation
Abbotsford Renovation
DMC ContractingDMC Contracting
LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELES
Shelby Wood DesignShelby Wood Design
Steven Dwall
Modern Addition - Staircase
Modern Addition - Staircase
LEAP ArchitectureLEAP Architecture
Glass and wood railing, along with the floating wood treads maintain the sense of openness, and allow light to filter through the space.
Kingman Place
Kingman Place
Jon Hensley ArchitectsJon Hensley Architects
Contractor: AllenBuilt Inc. Kitchen Designer: Pedini Interior Designer: Cecconi Simone Photographer: Connie Gauthier with HomeVisit
KAI 28
KAI 28
be_planen Architektur GmbHbe_planen Architektur GmbH
Erich Spahn
Unikat-Design-Box WertHaus
Unikat-Design-Box WertHaus
WertHaus Heilbronn GmbHWertHaus Heilbronn GmbH
Johannes Laukhuf
Chestnut
Chestnut
square three architecture, incsquare three architecture, inc
105 SE 7th Avenue | Contemporary Townhomes |
105 SE 7th Avenue | Contemporary Townhomes |
Pascal Liguori & SonPascal Liguori & Son
Staircase
POLO
POLO
MoontowerMoontower

Medium Sized Modern Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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