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Modern Floating Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Ascendo Stairs - Centrum
Ascendo Stairs - Centrum
Ackworth HouseAckworth House
The centrum design is a great way to create a floating staircase with its central steel stringer. These treads are made from American Oak with a blonded finish but almost any timber can be used. The frameless glass balustrade fixed to the treads with SS fixings, keeps the stairwell simple with the emphasis on the stairs.
Shannon Hights
Shannon Hights
Tree of Life Stairs, LLCTree of Life Stairs, LLC
Altadore Residence
Altadore Residence
Avid Interior Design Inc.Avid Interior Design Inc.
New build dreams always require a clear design vision and this 3,650 sf home exemplifies that. Our clients desired a stylish, modern aesthetic with timeless elements to create balance throughout their home. With our clients intention in mind, we achieved an open concept floor plan complimented by an eye-catching open riser staircase. Custom designed features are showcased throughout, combined with glass and stone elements, subtle wood tones, and hand selected finishes. The entire home was designed with purpose and styled with carefully curated furnishings and decor that ties these complimenting elements together to achieve the end goal. At Avid Interior Design, our goal is to always take a highly conscious, detailed approach with our clients. With that focus for our Altadore project, we were able to create the desirable balance between timeless and modern, to make one more dream come true.
Cambridge Modern Townhouse
Cambridge Modern Townhouse
Reverse ArchitectureReverse Architecture
The second floor hallway. The stair landings are fashioned from solid boards with open gaps. Light filters down from a 3rd-floor skylight.
Staircase Atrium
Staircase Atrium
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
3-Story atrium is the highlight of the home showing off the vertical circulation and huge 15 x 15 foot operable rolling skylight.
Cloudbreak
Cloudbreak
Oasis Architecture & DesignOasis Architecture & Design
Jim Brady
Foster Street, St. Kilda
Foster Street, St. Kilda
Jane Cameron ArchitectsJane Cameron Architects
Jack Lovell
Proyectos realizados
Proyectos realizados
Arquitectura 81Arquitectura 81
Kamal Fotografía
4 Springs Lane
4 Springs Lane
Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, ArchitectRobert M. Gurney, FAIA, Architect
Maxwell MacKenzie
Fairfield House
Fairfield House
Webber + Studio, ArchitectsWebber + Studio, Architects
© Jacob Termansen Photography
Breakwater
Breakwater
McClellan | TelloneMcClellan | Tellone
Mercer Island Modern
Mercer Island Modern
Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior DesignersGarret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
Moderne Treppenanlage in gebeizter Eiche über zwei Etagen
Moderne Treppenanlage in gebeizter Eiche über zwei Etagen
TS CONCEPTTS CONCEPT
Kragarmtreppe mit Stufen aus gebeizter Eiche und raumhohe Glaswand - by OST Concept Luxemburg (www.ost-concept.lu)
Centrum Ascendo Stairs
Centrum Ascendo Stairs
Ackworth HouseAckworth House
An Ascendo staircase in the centrum design taking you through three levels of this modern home. Central steel stringer, American Oak timber treads, open risers, a glass balustrade with a timber capping.
Rivo Alto Residence
Rivo Alto Residence
Choeff Levy Fischman, P.A.Choeff Levy Fischman, P.A.
Open Riser Stairs
Open Riser Stairs
IDS Metals / Ar2 Design Studios Inc.IDS Metals / Ar2 Design Studios Inc.
The client approached us an idea and an open space. We took the idea and created a beautiful open riser stairs with lots of details. 3" thick Walnut treads, custom made wood trim for the landings, and a custom wood handrail help complete the entire stair project. Customers vision came to life. Great clients.
Cambridge Modern Townhouse
Cambridge Modern Townhouse
Reverse ArchitectureReverse Architecture
A new floating steel and glass stair with solid walnut treads filters light through the 4-floor townhouse.
Kragarm mit Ganzglasgeländer
Kragarm mit Ganzglasgeländer
Markus Scheid Schreinerei GmbHMarkus Scheid Schreinerei GmbH
Floating
Floating
Battig DesignBattig Design
Private Residence
Private Residence
Meister-Cox Architects, PCMeister-Cox Architects, PC
Design by Meister-Cox Architects, PC. Photos by Don Pearse Photographers, Inc.

Modern Floating 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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