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Hawthorne Hills Modern House stair
Hawthorne Hills Modern House stair
D3 ArchitectsD3 Architects
The top of the dogleg or U-shaped stairs that run up through the center of the house, with skylights above and windows lining the whole eastern side, bringing in tons of natural light into the center of the house. Hardwood floors, white trim, and full height windows are key features of this home.
Southern Contemporary
Southern Contemporary
JM Designer Properties, LLCJM Designer Properties, LLC
The custom metal and glass front door with side lites and transom is essentially a welcoming window. Black Walnut flooring is found throughout the home, including the stair treads. A round window was added to create interest and break up the linear elements.
Lake Muskoka Custom Cottage
Lake Muskoka Custom Cottage
Above & Beyond BuildingAbove & Beyond Building
Bursting with craft to enhance true Muskoka living, the vision for this Lake Muskoka custom build was to bring family to the forefront of every day living. Classic, timeless, modern and clean, with a touch of rustic elements throughout. Our client envisioned a streamlined, elegant home that maximized the impact of the glorious views and showcased their love of natural materials. ABOVE & BEYOND provided full planning and design services and executed a re-zoning and site plan agreement for the property in order to accomplish the client’s vision for their cottage. This open-concept space framed with floor-to-celing windows, is defined by a custom stone fireplace, complete with reclaimed barn beam for the feature mantle. A cool, fresh palette and simple lines bring focus to the fine details and rustic finishes that distinguish this exceptional home. Standout features include custom cabinetry and built-ins, a massive island draped with white granite, and brushed steel hardware. Bursting with craft and fine woodwork, including a graceful, fine-lined staircase, maximize the light that makes this family home so magnificent.
Stairs
Stairs
4D Design + Consulting4D Design + Consulting
Modern Lake House
Modern Lake House
Elizabeth Haynes PhotographyElizabeth Haynes Photography
Wood & Iron Stair Projects
Wood & Iron Stair Projects
Beach City StairsBeach City Stairs
Sunshine Passive House
Sunshine Passive House
Zola European WindowsZola European Windows
All in the Details
All in the Details
Kirk Riley DesignKirk Riley Design
All new staircase opened to the main level of the house. Wainscoting integrates beautiful with restored plaster cover ceiling.
Carona Del Mar
Carona Del Mar
Anne Michaelsen DesignAnne Michaelsen Design
West Linn
West Linn
Portland Stair CompanyPortland Stair Company
Portland Stair Company
Barrier Bay Cottage
Barrier Bay Cottage
Pine Creek HomesPine Creek Homes
Custom home quality is all in the details.
Foyer Staircase
Foyer Staircase
BCN HomesBCN Homes
New Home Sunnyvale
New Home Sunnyvale
Bridgford Construction Inc.Bridgford Construction Inc.
Tammarron Elegance
Tammarron Elegance
Jennifer Butler DesignJennifer Butler Design
The foyer was transformed from a dated, cherry-saturated and traditional space with new stair components, breezy paint, and sophisticated furnishings from Jiun Ho, among others. Buster, the client’s younger of two mini golden-doodles, makes a cameo here as well.
Linden Hills
Linden Hills
Locale Design BuildLocale Design Build
72_Contemporary Stairs/Beautiful Form&Function, Falls Church VA 22046
72_Contemporary Stairs/Beautiful Form&Function, Falls Church VA 22046
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
Parallel arrangement of stainless steel horizontal metal rods with dark stained treads, newels, center balusters and smooth handrail, provide a beautiful overlook from the second floor and a great focal point for the main entrance. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Feldman Architecture, Inc.Feldman Architecture, Inc.
4015 SC
4015 SC
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Gordon Drive clean transitional home with Gulf views
Gordon Drive clean transitional home with Gulf views
Linda Sonders DesignLinda Sonders Design
Photo: Blaine Jonathan
Industrial Goddess
Industrial Goddess
Bluewater StainlessBluewater Stainless
Product details This staircase brings an element of femininity to an industrial space. She is strong and bold, yet warm and elegant. The choice of stringer colour means she affiliates with the solid strength of the concrete floor, yet warmly invites you from one floor to the next on her timber treads. How we achieved this look: - Steel centre spine staircase with the tread carriers from 10mm thick plate that were rebated into underside of timber treads. - Top mounting plate was 10mm steel plate, concealed behind timber face of the void. - Carefully selected 60mm thick blackbutt laminated treads that were cut with an angled detail to accommodate the stringer. - Treads were sanded and Bona-antislip treatment was applied. - Custom 12mm toughed clear safety glass balustrading was templated and drafted for a perfect fit. - Balustrading was face mounted using 316 stainless steel standoffs. - Continuous handrail fabricated from 50 x 10mm 316 stainless steel and secured using bolt through style brackets. - All joins to be fully welded and polished. - All stainless steel polished to a satin finish. - Stringer Powder coated in Duratec Silver Pearl Satin Quotation provided on a per project basis. As all of our staircases are custom made, prices will vary depending on details and finishes chosen.

Mixed 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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