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Wood Railing Floating Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Paddington Terrace, Sydney
Paddington Terrace, Sydney
Anatoly Patrick ArchitectureAnatoly Patrick Architecture
Contemporary staircase of timber and steel, hovers above a Victorian staircase, connecting second floor to third. Minimal new staircase allows light to fill the stair void.
Gloucester Road
Gloucester Road
Salu-tions Project ManagementSalu-tions Project Management
Wood's End
Wood's End
Narofsky Architecture + ways2designNarofsky Architecture + ways2design
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.
Basement Loft
Basement Loft
Hart STUDIO LLCHart STUDIO LLC
The custom designed steel and wood stairs leads to the first floor. An office is tucked into a corner. Photo by Hart STUDIO LLC
Fairfield House
Fairfield House
Webber + Studio, ArchitectsWebber + Studio, Architects
© Jacob Termansen Photography
Seaton Village I
Seaton Village I
Picnic Design Inc.Picnic Design Inc.
IX
IX
Eymeric Widling PhotographyEymeric Widling Photography
Custom Stair Treads Rug
Custom Stair Treads Rug
FLOORIANSFLOORIANS
Floorians
Home for a Collector
Home for a Collector
Swiatocha Architecture + DesignSwiatocha Architecture + Design
Khandallah House
Khandallah House
Stylecraft StairwaysStylecraft Stairways
A stunning Novak & Middleton designed home features this floating staircase in the entryway. A timber slat screen and LED lighting under the treads combine to make it a showstopper.
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Woodside Modern Napa Style
Woodside Modern Napa Style
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Midcentury Staircase
Midcentury Staircase
Freistehende Kragarmtreppe mit beleuchtetem Handlauf
Freistehende Kragarmtreppe mit beleuchtetem Handlauf
AboutwoodAboutwood
www.timo-lutz.de
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.
37_Captivating & Elegant Mahogany & Bronze Finish Staircase, Rockville, MD 20854
37_Captivating & Elegant Mahogany & Bronze Finish Staircase, Rockville, MD 20854
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
This staircase showcases a custom heavy-forged-iron balustrade system with a magnificent bronze finish, a smooth and curved mahogany hand rail system, solid mahogany treads and curbed stringers adorned with beautiful descending volutes; its stylish design and location make these stairs one of the main focal points in this elegant home, inviting everyone to enjoy its individualistic artistic statement and to visit the home's lower and upper levels. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
Escalier flottant en chêne massif
Escalier flottant en chêne massif
PROJET ARTISANPROJET ARTISAN
Seaton Village I
Seaton Village I
Picnic Design Inc.Picnic Design Inc.
Prosford Street
Prosford Street
StairworksStairworks
This was a design and build of a floating staircase for a luxury Ponsonby property that the owner was renovating to sell. On this project, Stairworks worked closely alongside the owner who was also the builder, so he was very involved and his eye for detail was very high when it came to the design of these floating stairs. He wanted a steel, mono-stringer staircase with L-shaped timber treads and a glass balustrade, which we agreed was a beautiful design we were happy to create. With the input from both him and our in-house design team, these stairs ended up as a high-end product. Although the access was a challenge for a few guys with a digger, we managed to get a stringer into the house and finish with a slick install.

Wood Railing Floating 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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