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Lewis Residence
Lewis Residence
3 Level Design3 Level Design
Staircase and seating area Photo by: BKD Photo
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood u-shaped staircase in Oklahoma City with wood risers.
Nicchia Open Wardrobe
Nicchia Open Wardrobe
WOKAI DesignWOKAI Design
Wokai Design Australia Fimes Italy Nicchia Wardrobe
Large modern staircase in Brisbane.
Cable Railing
Cable Railing
IDS Metals / Ar2 Design Studios Inc.IDS Metals / Ar2 Design Studios Inc.
Photo of a modern staircase in DC Metro.
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Turtle Bay Loft
Turtle Bay Loft
KIM Architecture + DesignKIM Architecture + Design
Small modern wood straight staircase in New York with open risers.
Modern Silicon Valley Home
Modern Silicon Valley Home
Lencioni ConstructionLencioni Construction
Photoographer: Russel Abraham Architect: Swatt Miers
Modern wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Noe Valley Residence
Noe Valley Residence
Ian StallingsIan Stallings
Inspiration for a modern straight glass railing staircase in San Francisco.
Contempoary Stair Railing
Contempoary Stair Railing
Iron Creations USA LTDIron Creations USA LTD
Custom contempoary stair & railing designed and built by Gonen Liberman of Iron Creations.
This is an example of a modern staircase in Milwaukee.
Hamptons Dream Builders 2
Hamptons Dream Builders 2
Phil Kouffman BuilderPhil Kouffman Builder
This is an example of a modern staircase in New York.
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
Modern Home | Kimberly Demmy Design
Modern Home | Kimberly Demmy Design
Kimberly Demmy DesignKimberly Demmy Design
This rustic modern home was purchased by an art collector that needed plenty of white wall space to hang his collection. The furnishings were kept neutral to allow the art to pop and warm wood tones were selected to keep the house from becoming cold and sterile. Published in Modern In Denver | The Art of Living. Daniel O'Connor Photography
El Camino Residence - Cantilever steel stair
El Camino Residence - Cantilever steel stair
Moroso ConstructionMoroso Construction
Mark Horton Architecture l CITTA Stuctural Engineer l Bruce Damonte Photography
Design ideas for a modern wood floating glass railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
3 homes on a County Courthouse Square
3 homes on a County Courthouse Square
UserUser
The stair goes up to the Writer's Office
This is an example of a modern staircase in Dallas.
gnarly & NE
gnarly & NE
SALA ArchitectsSALA Architects
This is a great example of how to transform a typical compartmentalized split-level tract home into a modern home of openness and spatial wonder: new kitchen, new baths, new windows (you won’t believe the windows), new everything. eric odor
Contemporary home
Contemporary home
Arnal PhotographyArnal Photography
Designed by Modus Architects
Inspiration for a modern wood glass railing staircase in Toronto with wood risers.
M Lofts
M Lofts
nC2 architecture llcnC2 architecture llc
Two custom designed loft beds carefully integrated into the bedrooms of an apartment in a converted industrial building. The alternate tread stair was designed to be a perfect union of functionality, structure and form. With regard to functionality, the stair is comfortable, safe to climb, and spatially efficient; the open sides of the stair provide ample and well-placed grip locations. With regard to structure, the triangular geometry of the tread, riser and stringer allows for the tread and riser to be securely and elegantly fastened to a single, central, very minimal stringer. Project team: Richard Goodstein, Joshua Yates Contractor: Perfect Renovation, Brooklyn, NY Millwork: cej design, Brooklyn, NY Photography: Christopher Duff
B/S House
B/S House
Hulburd DesignHulburd Design
Tim Griffith
Inspiration for a large modern carpeted curved staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Kaplan Wright House LA
Kaplan Wright House LA
David Churchill - Architectural PhotographerDavid Churchill - Architectural Photographer
Inspiration for a modern staircase in Los Angeles with feature lighting.
Lake Washington residence
Lake Washington residence
BAAN designBAAN design
New construction over existing foundation
Photo of a modern glass railing staircase in Seattle with open risers.
Alterstudio
Alterstudio
AlterstudioAlterstudio
Photo of a modern staircase in Austin.

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.
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.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern wood u-shaped staircase in Orange County with painted wood risers.
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