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Contemporary Glass Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Viena
Viena
Vicky's HomesVicky's Homes
Attractive wooden open riser stairs with glass panel railing. Large windows. Porcelain tile floor with pebble insert all with hydronic infloor heating.
Melrose Ave
Melrose Ave
Meghan Carter Design Inc.Meghan Carter Design Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary straight glass railing staircase in Toronto with under stair storage.
Villa A
Villa A
SJL ArchitektenSJL Architekten
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary concrete straight glass railing staircase in Hamburg with open risers and feature lighting.
King's Castle, Oakville, Master and Ensuite
King's Castle, Oakville, Master and Ensuite
Robyn Huether Architect Inc.Robyn Huether Architect Inc.
This is an example of a large contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Toronto with open risers.
Frame-less Glass Railings with Stainless Steel Flat-bar Handrail
Frame-less Glass Railings with Stainless Steel Flat-bar Handrail
Bella Stairs, LLCBella Stairs, LLC
Frame-less Glass Railings featuring a Stainless Steel Flat-bar Handrail
Medium sized contemporary wood floating glass railing staircase in Tampa with wood risers.
Bay House
Bay House
McClellan | TelloneMcClellan | Tellone
Bay House - Stair
Inspiration for a contemporary glass railing staircase in Seattle.
21st Street Residence
21st Street Residence
Blank and CablesBlank and Cables
Photo of a contemporary wood glass railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Railings
Railings
Crosstree, Inc.Crosstree, Inc.
Photo: Crosstree, Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary carpeted l-shaped glass railing staircase in Chicago with carpeted risers and feature lighting.
Custom-Designed Stair Railing
Custom-Designed Stair Railing
Duffy Design GroupDuffy Design Group
Richard Mandelkorn Photography
Photo of a contemporary wood glass railing staircase in Boston.
Bogentreppe mit Glasgeländer in Warschau für München
Bogentreppe mit Glasgeländer in Warschau für München
markiewicz GmbHmarkiewicz GmbH
Warschau ist im stetigen architektonischen Wandel. Von gotischen Kirchen über klassizistische Paläste bis zu Häuserblocks aus der Sowjetzeit verfügt die polnische Hauptstadt auch über eine Wangentreppe aus geöltem Eichenholz von markiewicz. Dabei sticht die gebogene Glasbrüstung besonders hervor und verleiht der Treppe ihre puristische Ästhetik. Es ist diese Fusion aus moderner Interpretation und schlichter Eleganz, die die heutige Handwerkskunst auszeichnet.
Split Level Home
Split Level Home
Covemade.Covemade.
Wide board engineered timber flooring in split level home. Brass insert nosing with shadow line detail.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary wood glass railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
Inner City Residence - William Blake Homes
Inner City Residence - William Blake Homes
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood floating glass railing staircase in Calgary.
Лестница в частную пекарню
Лестница в частную пекарню
ЭТАЛОН ЛЕСТНИЦЭТАЛОН ЛЕСТНИЦ
Лестница в частную пекарню
Contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Moscow.
Modern Interior
Modern Interior
ALTER URBAN DESIGN COLLABORATIVEALTER URBAN DESIGN COLLABORATIVE
Design ideas for a contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Baltimore with open risers and a feature wall.
Proyecto interiorismo vivienda unifamiliar. Playa S. Sebastian (Sitges) Bcn
Proyecto interiorismo vivienda unifamiliar. Playa S. Sebastian (Sitges) Bcn
Luis Sanandres InteriorismoLuis Sanandres Interiorismo
Escalera / Staircase
Photo of a large contemporary glass u-shaped glass railing staircase in Barcelona with open risers and feature lighting.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
SkylightSkylight
Contemporary wood curved glass railing staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Mountain View
Mountain View
Maison StudioMaison Studio
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood curved glass railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
Inspiration for a contemporary wood straight glass railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Deer Valley Custom Glass Installation
Deer Valley Custom Glass Installation
Sawyer Glass IncSawyer Glass Inc
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary concrete u-shaped glass railing staircase in Salt Lake City with metal risers.
House
House
Roman LesovoyRoman Lesovoy
Photo of a large contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Other with wood risers and feature lighting.

Contemporary Glass Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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