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Contemporary Glass Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Geddes Ravine Residence
Geddes Ravine Residence
Beechwood Building & DesignBeechwood Building & Design
The custom steel and glass stairway, and see through fireplace are both clean and stylish, and allow the views of the Geddes Ravine to pour into the living room space and beyond. Jeff Garland Photography
E CUMMINGS Architect PC
E CUMMINGS Architect PC
E CUMMINGS ARCHITECT PCE CUMMINGS ARCHITECT PC
Cold rolled steel plate stringers, glass and custom steel rails, laminated oak treads.
Contemporary glass railing staircase in Denver with open risers.
Deadmans Flats
Deadmans Flats
russell and russell design studiosrussell and russell design studios
Stunning walnut floating staircase with glass handrails
This is an example of a large contemporary wood curved glass railing staircase in Calgary with open risers.
Soper Place, Ottawa
Soper Place, Ottawa
Terra Nova Building CorporationTerra Nova Building Corporation
Doublespace Photography
Large contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Ottawa with wood risers.
Karma House
Karma House
Amara Property Investments LtdAmara Property Investments Ltd
Design ideas for a contemporary wood straight glass railing staircase in Hertfordshire with wood risers.
4540 19th Street
4540 19th Street
Spaces DesignSpaces Design
https://www.openhomesphotography.com/
Eingangsbereich mit Luftraum
Eingangsbereich mit Luftraum
Architektur S+RArchitektur S+R
Fotograf: Peter van Bohemen
Contemporary wood straight glass railing staircase in Essen with open risers.
Dark stained wood treads with closed risers contrast nicely with the bright surr
Dark stained wood treads with closed risers contrast nicely with the bright surr
Bella Stairs, LLCBella Stairs, LLC
Dark stained wood treads with closed risers contrast nicely with the bright surroundings
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood straight glass railing staircase in Tampa with wood risers.
Crooksbury Road
Crooksbury Road
Forest Eyes PhotographyForest Eyes Photography
Ross Phillips
Contemporary glass railing staircase in Surrey with a feature wall.
Clyde Hill Northwest Contemporary
Clyde Hill Northwest Contemporary
Adam Leland Homes, Inc.Adam Leland Homes, Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
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
"Легкость бытия" интерьер таунхауса
"Легкость бытия" интерьер таунхауса
GPSdesignGPSdesign
Medium sized contemporary wood curved glass railing staircase in Moscow with wood risers.
Seavue QLD
Seavue QLD
Orbit HomesOrbit Homes
Orbit Homes - Seavue QLD
Inspiration for a contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Brisbane with open risers.
Floating Staircase
Floating Staircase
Kelly Ann PhotographyKelly Ann Photography
Floating staircase with glass
Photo of a contemporary wood floating glass railing staircase in Cincinnati.
Greenhills Beach
Greenhills Beach
Clinton Built Pty LtdClinton Built Pty Ltd
This is an example of a contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Sydney with open risers.
Contemporary Riverfront Home
Contemporary Riverfront Home
Forever HomesForever Homes
Medium sized contemporary wood straight glass railing staircase in Orlando with open risers.
Light House
Light House
Daria Boston Design StudioDaria Boston Design Studio
Medium sized contemporary tiled u-shaped glass railing staircase in Other with tiled risers.
Naturstein im Wellnessbereich (Romantikhotel Neumühle)
Naturstein im Wellnessbereich (Romantikhotel Neumühle)
Neuhoff Natursteinwerk GmbHNeuhoff Natursteinwerk GmbH
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped glass railing staircase in Other with marble treads and marble risers.
New Edinburgh Project
New Edinburgh Project
Christopher Simmonds ArchitectChristopher Simmonds Architect
http://doublespacephoto.com/
Inspiration for a contemporary glass railing staircase in Ottawa with open risers.
New Luxury Home Shoots
New Luxury Home Shoots
UserUser
©Thompsonphotographic.com 2019
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped glass railing staircase in Phoenix with open risers.

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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