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Small Glass Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Burgess Pool
Burgess Pool
jaks timberjaks timber
Rachel McDonald
All Glass Wine Cellar
All Glass Wine Cellar
Blue Grouse Wine CellarsBlue Grouse Wine Cellars
The all-glass wine cellar is the focal point of this great room in a beautiful, high-end West Vancouver home. Learn more about this project at http://bluegrousewinecellars.com/West-Vancouver-Custom-Wine-Cellars-Contemporary-Project.html Photo Credit: Kent Kallberg 1621 Welch St North Vancouver, BC V7P 2Y2‎ (604) 929-3180 - bluegrousewinecellars.com
CASA AF | AF HOUSE | 80 MQ
CASA AF | AF HOUSE | 80 MQ
domECOdomECO
CASA AF | AF HOUSE Open space ingresso, scale che portano alla terrazza con nicchia per statua Open space: entrance, wooden stairs leading to the terrace with statue niche
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.
60_Contemporary Oak Staircase with Frame-less Glass Balustrade, Arlington, VA 22
60_Contemporary Oak Staircase with Frame-less Glass Balustrade, Arlington, VA 22
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
A glass balustrade was selected for the straight flight to allow light to flow freely into the living area and to create an uncluttered space (defined by the clean lines of the grooved top hand rail and wide bottom stringer). The invisible barrier works beautifully with the 2" squared-off oak treads, matching oak risers and strong-routed poplar stringers; it definitively improves the modern feel of the home. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company
Happy Place
Happy Place
Top Shelf DesignTop Shelf Design
Bright and Airy Apartment in Cambridge
Bright and Airy Apartment in Cambridge
AZ INTERIORS - Interior DesignAZ INTERIORS - Interior Design
In this two story, two bedroom apartment, we created a design scheme to create a nice welcoming space using natural materials and whilst maintaining its beautiful bright and airy feel. We kept the interior design of the apartment natural and simple using mainly high street furniture with a few statement design icon pieces and original artwork. The owner of the apartment knew that it was important to keep it vast and light to make space for essential items such as dining table, comfortable sofa, TV unit etc. We specified and supplied the full interior package, project management and installation.
Treppe mit Holzstufen
Treppe mit Holzstufen
Innenausbau Binder GmbHInnenausbau Binder GmbH
Alte Steintreppe mit Holzstufen belegt. Stufen und Fensterbank aus Eiche Massivholzdielen, Setzstufen weiß.
Entry
Entry
Stratos FormStratos Form
Photos by Aidin Mariscal
Staircase
Staircase
The Site ForemanThe Site Foreman
A glass handrail and an open tread stair, combined with large areas of glass, ensure a large amount of light brightens the interior within a style of home traditionally notable for its dark interior spaces.
Newport Beach Residence
Newport Beach Residence
RRM Design GroupRRM Design Group
Smith Group
Modern Staircase
Modern Staircase
Berg-House
Berg-House
Snou ProjectSnou Project
CRT house | 160 MQ
CRT house | 160 MQ
kkarchitecturekkarchitecture
Stainless Steel & Glass Railing
Stainless Steel & Glass Railing
AMD StairsAMD Stairs
60_Contemporary Oak Staircase with Frame-less Glass Balustrade, Arlington, VA 22
60_Contemporary Oak Staircase with Frame-less Glass Balustrade, Arlington, VA 22
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
A glass balustrade was selected for the straight flight to allow light to flow freely into the living area and to create an uncluttered space (defined by the clean lines of the grooved top hand rail and wide bottom stringer). The invisible barrier works beautifully with the 2" squared-off oak treads, matching oak risers and strong-routed poplar stringers; it definitively improves the modern feel of the home. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company
Grey Stained Oak and Glass Staircase
Grey Stained Oak and Glass Staircase
TF Staircases LtdTF Staircases Ltd
Thomas Ferns
Milldale Showhome
Milldale Showhome
StairworksStairworks
We were asked by a house builder to build a steel staircase as the centrepiece for their new show home in Auckland. Although they had already decided on the central mono-stringer style staircase (also known as a floating staircase), with solid oak treads and glass balustrades, when we met with them we also made some suggestions. This was in order to help nest the stairs in their desired location, which included having to change the layout to avoid clashing with the existing structure. The stairs lead from a reception area up to a bedroom, so one of our first suggestions, was to have the glass balustrade on the side of the staircase finishing, and finish at the underside of the ground-floor ceiling, and then building an independent balustrade in the bedroom. The intention behind this was to give some separation between the living and sleeping areas, whilst maximising the full width of the opening for the stairs. Additionally, this also helps hide the staircase from inside the bedroom, as you don’t see the balustrade coming up from the floor below. We also recommended the glass on the first floor was face fixed directly to the boundary beam, and the fixings covered with a painted fascia panel. This was in order to avoid using a large floor fixed glazing channel or reduce the opening width with stand-off pin fixings.
YB Bungalow Renovation
YB Bungalow Renovation
Blackburne JacksonBlackburne Jackson
Alterations and additions to a very modest beach side bungalow in order to create a modest family home that provides connected flexible spaces that merge internal living zones to the landscape beyond. image by Studio Next
Kits Beach
Kits Beach
Form CollectiveForm Collective

Small Glass Railing 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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