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The Arbor House, Custom Build
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Modern Staircase
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Stairs and Railings
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Quail Hill Residence
Quail Hill Residence
Nate Fischer InteriorsNate Fischer Interiors
solid slab black wood stair treads and white risers for a classic look, mixed with our modern steel and natural wood railing.
Custom Staircases & Railings
Custom Staircases & Railings
MJ Modern StairwaysMJ Modern Stairways
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.
Industrial Farmhouse
Industrial Farmhouse
Eheart Interior SolutionsEheart Interior Solutions
Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring paired wit a Modern Stair Rail System, Under stair desk, Karnadean Flooring
Modern Wood Stairs Gray
Modern Wood Stairs Gray
Success Floors LLC.Success Floors LLC.
Success Floors LLC
Modern Projects
Modern Projects
Architectural Atlantic Stairs - Design InteriorsArchitectural Atlantic Stairs - Design Interiors
Interior Stainless Steel Cable
Interior Stainless Steel Cable
Titan Stairs, Utah!Titan Stairs, Utah!
Kody Prisbrey
BlueStar Featured in Tiny House Nation in a home that's only 500 sq. feet!
BlueStar Featured in Tiny House Nation in a home that's only 500 sq. feet!
BlueStarBlueStar
New Haven Ct. Home
New Haven Ct. Home
D&G ConstructionD&G Construction
Drakes Residence
Drakes Residence
Faust ConstructionFaust Construction
Photos were taken by: Travis Bechtel Photography Architecture by: James Franklin
New Peninsula Residence
New Peninsula Residence
Kaplan Architects, AIAKaplan Architects, AIA
Kaplan Architects, AIA Location: Redwood City , CA, USA Stair up to great room from the family room at the lower level. The treads are fabricated from glue laminated beams that match the structural beams in the ceiling. The railing is a custom design cable railing system. The stair is paired with a window wall that lets in abundant natural light into the family room which buried partially underground.
Finished basement in North Laurel, MD 2024
Finished basement in North Laurel, MD 2024
GloRemGloRem
LVP treads
Trailridge Ranches | Winter 2024
Trailridge Ranches | Winter 2024
Tim Perry PhotographyTim Perry Photography
UKIYO BY DEKTON X CLAUDIA AFSHAR
UKIYO BY DEKTON X CLAUDIA AFSHAR
CosentinoCosentino
Modern Staircase
Modern Staircase
House in Kępno, Poland
House in Kępno, Poland
Madde studioMadde studio

Modern 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.
Updated railing
Updated railing
Portland Stair CompanyPortland Stair Company
Railing system by Portland Stair. Stair treads by others
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