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Modern Floating Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Woodside Modern Napa Style
Woodside Modern Napa Style
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Rivo Alto Residence
Rivo Alto Residence
Choeff Levy Fischman, P.A.Choeff Levy Fischman, P.A.
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.
Kirkland Rose Hill Modern
Kirkland Rose Hill Modern
BalucoBaluco
Metal spine with custom made oak treads cable railing
Cambridge Modern Townhouse
Cambridge Modern Townhouse
Reverse ArchitectureReverse Architecture
Upstairs bedroom and study off of the open stair hall. The bar is visible through translucent glass below.
Olympic Valley, Tahoe
Olympic Valley, Tahoe
ID3 Interior DesignID3 Interior Design
Photo by Sinead Hastings Tahoe Real Estate Photography
Freistehende Kragarmtreppe mit beleuchtetem Handlauf
Freistehende Kragarmtreppe mit beleuchtetem Handlauf
AboutwoodAboutwood
www.timo-lutz.de
山ノ内の家
山ノ内の家
澤村昌彦建築設計事務所澤村昌彦建築設計事務所
2018 Artisan Tour
2018 Artisan Tour
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
Spacecrafting Inc
Contemporary Home
Contemporary Home
Prairieland HomesPrairieland Homes
Modern Home Double Staircases
Modern Home Double Staircases
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
Grand entry foyer with black double staircase and high vaulted ceilings.
Steel and Concrete Mono Stringer with Clamped Glass Railing System
Steel and Concrete Mono Stringer with Clamped Glass Railing System
Specialized Stair and RailSpecialized Stair and Rail
Open Concept Interior with Cable Railing
Open Concept Interior with Cable Railing
ViewrailViewrail
This urban home in New York achieves an open feel with several flights of floating stairs accompanied by cable railing. The surface mount posts were manufactured from Aluminum and finished with our popular black powder coat. The system is topped off with our 6000 mission-style handrail. The floating stairs are accented by 3 1/2″ treads made from White Oak. Altogether, the system further’s the home’s contemporary design.
Amalfi Drive Residence
Amalfi Drive Residence
O plus LO plus L
todd goodman
Custom Modern Stairs
Custom Modern Stairs
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Modern center stringer stairs and cable railing with heavy oak treads and hand rail. The Keuka style cable railing posts were used for this project. Stairs by Keuka Studios, inc., Photos by: Kenneth Kast
Shorecliff
Shorecliff
Racinowski Design StudioRacinowski Design Studio
Minimalistisch Treppen
Minimalistisch Treppen
Joie de Vivre
Joie de Vivre
MW Design WorkshopMW Design Workshop
Josiah Zukowski
Seaton Village I
Seaton Village I
Picnic Design Inc.Picnic Design Inc.
Split Level House
Split Level House
McCoubrey/Overholser, Inc.McCoubrey/Overholser, Inc.
Todd Mason

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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