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Metal Railing Staircase with Open Risers Ideas and Designs

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VARM Development, Balboa Island, CA
Crown Jewell Entertainment Systems, Inc.Crown Jewell Entertainment Systems, Inc.
Bowman Group VARM Rob Montgomery
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Lake Luzerne house
Phinney Design GroupPhinney Design Group
Floating travertine staircase | Scott Bergmann Photography
Town Mountain Modern
Town Mountain Modern
Allard + Roberts Interior Design, IncAllard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc
Купольный дом у воды
Купольный дом у воды
VerbaHomeVerbaHome
Лестница на второй этаж.
Stair from Hall
Stair from Hall
Porth Architects, Ltd.Porth Architects, Ltd.
The stair utilizes standard steel profiles for the stringer and railing. Treads are laminated hickory, 3" thick.. Roger Wade photo.
Hilltop Modern
Hilltop Modern
Element Custom BuildersElement Custom Builders
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Timbertrail Rd
328 Design Group328 Design Group
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House Remodel
Cerami Builders IncCerami Builders Inc
Cantilever stairs. Photography by Ed Caldwell
Crescent Drive Residence
Crescent Drive Residence
Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney ArchitectsEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects
A sculptural walnut staircase anchors the living area on the opposite end, while a board-formed concrete wall with integrated American-walnut casework and paneling ties the composition together. (Photography by Matthew Millman)
Mountain Modern Retreat
Mountain Modern Retreat
Robbins ArchitectureRobbins Architecture
Steve Hall Hedrich Blessing
Oakwood Walkout Patio
Oakwood Walkout Patio
Liapis Landscape & DesignLiapis Landscape & Design
After - Grilling area, staircase, outdoor living space, shuffle board court, seating wall and cable railing
Timber Trail
Timber Trail
Shoreline Architecture & DesignShoreline Architecture & Design
Kevin Meechan Photography
Award Winning San Francisco Floating Stairs
Award Winning San Francisco Floating Stairs
Alward Construction, Inc.Alward Construction, Inc.
Glass extension of treads to adjacent walls provides safe passage up and down stairs.
Old Mill House
Old Mill House
Gary Keith Jackson Design Inc.Gary Keith Jackson Design Inc.
Bruce Glass Photography
Rockport
Rockport
Snake River InteriorsSnake River Interiors
A custom home on the Gulf Coast
Bay Shore
Bay Shore
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
High Camp Residence
High Camp Residence
Studio ArchitectsStudio Architects
Grand staircase featuring floating stairs and lots of natural light. Stone wall backing.
Dewey Beach House
Dewey Beach House
Randall Mars ArchitectsRandall Mars Architects

Metal Railing Staircase with Open Risers 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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