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Ronde Spiral Stairway
Ronde Spiral Stairway
Ornamental Elegance by All WeatherOrnamental Elegance by All Weather
This is an example of a medium sized modern wood spiral staircase in Salt Lake City with open risers.
2012 Remodelers Showcase
2012 Remodelers Showcase
Quartersawn Design BuildQuartersawn Design Build
Farm Kid Studio
This is an example of a modern staircase in Minneapolis with feature lighting.
House on Poplar Avenue
House on Poplar Avenue
McInturff ArchitectsMcInturff Architects
Takoma Park MD General Contractor: Added Dimensions Photo: Julia Heine / McInturff Architects
Design ideas for a modern staircase in DC Metro with feature lighting.
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Matt Kivlin, AIA: Mid-Century Modern
Matt Kivlin, AIA: Mid-Century Modern
The Value Of ArchitectureThe Value Of Architecture
Shawn Bishop
Design ideas for a modern staircase in Los Angeles with feature lighting.
Stockholm Spiral Staircase
Stockholm Spiral Staircase
Dolle USADolle USA
Stockholm spiral staircase is a great space saving option to traditional staircase. Powder coated white, steel tread staircase. Easy to install for the DIY and professional. Dolle USA or the Staircase and Railing Store.
Ballard Aperture
Ballard Aperture
First LampFirst Lamp
HD Estates
This is an example of a modern staircase in Seattle.
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
Noe Valley Residence
Noe Valley Residence
Moroso ConstructionMoroso Construction
AT6 Architecture - Boor Bridges Architecture - Semco Engineering Inc. - Stephanie Jaeger Photography
Modern wood staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Boat Bay House
Boat Bay House
Eggleston Farkas ArchitectsEggleston Farkas Architects
Photo of a modern staircase in Seattle.
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Hollywood Hills Residence
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Hollywood Hills Residence
Griffin Enright ArchitectsGriffin Enright Architects
The wood stair appears to be emerging from the library shelving.
Inspiration for a small modern wood floating staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
Interiors
Interiors
Jobe Corral ArchitectsJobe Corral Architects
Photos by Casey Woods
This is an example of a large modern wood l-shaped staircase in Austin with metal risers.
Thomas Eco House, Resilient Design, Stanwood WA
Thomas Eco House, Resilient Design, Stanwood WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Stair detail. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Modern u-shaped staircase in Seattle.
Eberhart
Eberhart
John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIAJohn Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA
Design ideas for a modern wood straight staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Jersey Stair
Jersey Stair
Five Twenty Two IndustriesFive Twenty Two Industries
Stainless infill with Hot rolled framing and madrone wood cap. http://522industries.blogspot.com/
California Cool, Belgravia
California Cool, Belgravia
Covet NoirCovet Noir
Inspiration for a modern staircase in London.
New Home in Concord, MA
New Home in Concord, MA
Eck | MacNeely Architects inc.Eck | MacNeely Architects inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern wood u-shaped staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
Redwood Road
Redwood Road
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
Modern wood floating metal railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Cumberland South Project
Cumberland South Project
Applewood LandscapingApplewood Landscaping
floating steps, inlight LED strips
Modern staircase in San Francisco.
Canoe Trail Residence
Canoe Trail Residence
Rhodes Architecture + LightRhodes Architecture + Light
The renovation of an extensive linear residence and site facing Port Orchard waterway embraces water, greenspace and forested hillside. The home, completed this fall, serves as an artist’s studio, galleries, family space, game room, outdoor living areas and peaceful retreat. New interiors and exterior spaces and finishes, cabinetry, lighting, paving, landscape and courtyards become settings for the owner’s art + collections, three-generations of family and the wonderful colors and textures of the land + water. Inside, a monumental central stair and tapered two-story tall red cedar and steel column was designed as the residence’s entry focal point and internal landmarks, guiding the visitor’s eye to the main atrium…. and upward. Heavy wide-flange steel moment frames support the house and enable whole walls of glass. Rough, mill-finished steel contrasts refined cabinetry, stone, wood structure and defining dropped ceilings, reflecting the opener’s love of the tension between highly polished and detailed + rough, found art. Outside, A new southern “dining room” was designed for warm summer evening gatherings under a heavy-timber trellis. The focus, opposite water and island views, is a metal perforated screen. The final screen is composed of the lyrics from a Joe Cocker song of great meaning to the owners, cut from ½” marine bronze, set into dark-fired brick. “Oh My Darling, Be Home Soon….” Natural daylight and high-efficiency lighting are central players as in any gallery. From a high clerestory and extensive southern and eastern window-walls to carefully selected up-lighting, pendants, and accent fixtures, Rhodes Architecture + Light worked closely with the owner to ensure that their dark existing house would become one filled with light…. night and day. The owners, Ken and Jane, allowed us to interview them about their experience working with Rhodes Architecture + Light, and how they are feeling about living with the architecture today. What was your experience like, working with Rhodes Architecture + Light? “They worked with us because it was a remodel, an existing thing, and we had to try to make it work for all of our interests and how our family operated. They listened, and we listened, and it was a great communication back and forth.”–Jane How has the renovation changed the way you live and enjoy your home? “I remember saying to them that I want the whole floor heated because it gets so chilly down here. And we had the wood burning stove, but it was over there and now we just turn the floor heat on and we can come down. It’s cozy and nice. So we’re looking forward to winter now.”–Ken “We have 5 kids together and now a bunch of grandchildren. I wanted a marble countertop, but there’s just no way. I didn’t want it to be a place where I had to say, ‘No, no, no. Wipe up your drink, do this, do that.’ I wanted it to be a place where everybody can come with all the kids, and we make a big mess, and I can clean it up. And we can enjoy ourselves here, because that room upstairs, we almost never went in. And now we’re in there eating pizza and watching the game.” –Jane As an artist, Jane enjoyed the collaborative process. “I can’t believe it was as positive as it was. I went into it thinking it would be a great, creative, fun, collaborative thing, and I have to say, with our architects, it was. I like that creative process. I always say when I am doing a painting, it’s a series of problem solving so it wasn’t unusual for me. I am completely blown away by them and had fun with that part of it.” –Jane Architect: Tim James Rhodes RA AIA, Rhodes Architecture + Light Builder: Fairbank Construction Company Structural: Swensen Say Faget

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.
Modern Railing Lake Oswego
Modern Railing Lake Oswego
Portland Stair CompanyPortland Stair Company
Shadow newel cap in White Oak with metal balusters.
Medium sized modern carpeted straight mixed railing staircase in Portland with carpeted risers.
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