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Metal Railing U-shaped Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Town Mountain Modern
Town Mountain Modern
Allard + Roberts Interior Design, IncAllard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc
Edgy Industrial in the Heights
Edgy Industrial in the Heights
Collaborative Design Group-Architects & InteriorsCollaborative Design Group-Architects & Interiors
A u-shaped staircase with wrought iron railing and posts, wood tread and brick risers. Matching the tread are rustic wood floors, with a diamond pattern inlay.
松山・道後の家
松山・道後の家
澤村昌彦建築設計事務所澤村昌彦建築設計事務所
Abercorn Place
Abercorn Place
Granit Architects + InteriorsGranit Architects + Interiors
Photo Credit: Andrew Beasley
DC Ranch
DC Ranch
Sanctuaries Interior DesignSanctuaries Interior Design
Pam Singleton/Image Photography
Florence Gaudin - Extension d'une maison
Florence Gaudin - Extension d'une maison
Pierre L'Excellent - Photographe d'architecturePierre L'Excellent - Photographe d'architecture
Horizon
Horizon
Oasis Architecture & DesignOasis Architecture & Design
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Modern Traditional
MartinPatrick 3MartinPatrick 3
Vista Residence
Vista Residence
Miró Rivera ArchitectsMiró Rivera Architects
Paul Finkel
The Red Carpet & Rug Company
The Red Carpet & Rug Company
The Red Carpet & Rug CompanyThe Red Carpet & Rug Company
Custom stair runner finished with a binding.
Easily Entertained
Easily Entertained
Soucie Horner, Ltd.Soucie Horner, Ltd.
Warmly contemporary, airy, and above all welcoming, this single-family home in the heart of the city blends family-friendly living – and playing – space with rooms designed for large-scale entertaining. As at ease hosting a team’s worth of basketball-dribbling youngsters as it is gathering hundreds of philanthropy-minded guests for worthy causes, it transitions between the two without care or concern. An open floor plan is thoughtfully segmented by custom millwork designed to define spaces, provide storage, and cozy large expanses of space. Sleek, yet never cold, its gallery-like ambiance accommodates an art collection that ranges from the ethnic and organic to the textural, streamlined furniture silhouettes, quietly dynamic fabrics, and an arms-wide-open policy toward the two young boys who call this house home. Of course, like any family home, the kitchen is its heart. Here, linear forms – think wall upon wall of concealed cabinets, hugely paned windows, and an elongated island that seats eight even as it provides generous prep and serving space – define the ultimate in contemporary urban living. Photo Credits: Werner Straube
Ritz Cove, Laguna
Ritz Cove, Laguna
Liz Tapper Interiors | GratitudeLiz Tapper Interiors | Gratitude
Modern, Split-Level Custom Home in Arlington, VA, with Arts & Crafts Elements.
Modern, Split-Level Custom Home in Arlington, VA, with Arts & Crafts Elements.
Ideal Construction & RemodelingIdeal Construction & Remodeling
Felicia Evans Photography
Modern, Split-Level Custom Home in Arlington, VA, with Arts & Crafts Elements.
Modern, Split-Level Custom Home in Arlington, VA, with Arts & Crafts Elements.
Ideal Construction & RemodelingIdeal Construction & Remodeling
Felicia Evans Photography
Boca Dreamy Oasis
Boca Dreamy Oasis
Nikki Levy InteriorsNikki Levy Interiors
Modern and simple makes a big statement
Custom balustrade
Custom balustrade
schemes & spacesschemes & spaces
Staircase with new balustrade and recessed stair lights.
65_Metal-Vertical Balustrade in Contemporary Home, Bethesda MD 20817
65_Metal-Vertical Balustrade in Contemporary Home, Bethesda MD 20817
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
Vertical lines defines this contemporary staircase, which features light-chocolate stained steps and newels, painted-white risers, dark square-cut handrail, and round metal balusters; all these elements contrast beautifully against the light walls and wonderful open space throughout the house. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
Olympus Cove Residence
Olympus Cove Residence
Make Design SLCMake Design SLC
Treppe mit Holzstufen aus Nussbaum
Treppe mit Holzstufen aus Nussbaum
kühnlein architekten GmbHkühnlein architekten GmbH
Winnetka Swanky
Winnetka Swanky
Jamie Schachtel Design GroupJamie Schachtel Design Group

Metal Railing U-shaped 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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