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Contemporary Painted Wood Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Pasteur
Pasteur
Pamela MartinPamela Martin
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary painted wood curved wood railing staircase in Paris with painted wood risers.
Bribie Contemporary
Bribie Contemporary
Robin Payne - Building DesignRobin Payne - Building Design
Phil Jackson Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary painted wood straight glass railing staircase in Gold Coast - Tweed with painted wood risers.
Up, Up and Away
Up, Up and Away
Moon DesignMoon Design
This is an example of a contemporary painted wood staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
TOVEY CRES, VICTORIA
TOVEY CRES, VICTORIA
Andrea Rodman InteriorsAndrea Rodman Interiors
Photo of a medium sized contemporary painted wood straight wood railing staircase in Vancouver with painted wood risers.
Allendale Contemporary Luxury
Allendale Contemporary Luxury
Jenny Madden DesignJenny Madden Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary painted wood staircase in New York with open risers.
Eco House Notting Hill
Eco House Notting Hill
Nathalie Priem PhotographyNathalie Priem Photography
Nathalie Priem Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary painted wood u-shaped staircase in London with painted wood risers.
Inneneinrichtung einer Bauhausstil Villa
Inneneinrichtung einer Bauhausstil Villa
Dipl.-Ing. Carsten Krafft ArchitektDipl.-Ing. Carsten Krafft Architekt
Im Eingangsbereich befindet sich als "eyecatcher" diese grandiose Kragarmtreppe mit seitlicher Glasabsturzsicherung welche mit schräg verlaufenden Glas konstruiert wurde um eine Spannung im Raum zu inszenieren. Der Handlauf hat eine integrierte LED-Beleuchtung die den ganzen Treppenverlauf sehr gut ausleuchtet, dabei aber nicht blendet.
Il grande Fred. Transformation of the former attic of Fred Buscaglione
Il grande Fred. Transformation of the former attic of Fred Buscaglione
MARCMARC
photo © beppe giardino
Photo of a small contemporary painted wood u-shaped staircase in Turin with painted wood risers and under stair storage.
Modern Heritage Home, Toronto ON
Modern Heritage Home, Toronto ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Inspiration for a small contemporary painted wood straight wood railing staircase in Toronto with painted wood risers.
Albert Park
Albert Park
Dulux PaintDulux Paint
Medium sized contemporary painted wood straight staircase in Melbourne with painted wood risers.
Contemporary Farmhouse
Contemporary Farmhouse
Eagleview ConstructionEagleview Construction
First Look Canada
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary painted wood straight wood railing staircase in Toronto.
Crucial Trading's Fabulous Diamond Carpet
Crucial Trading's Fabulous Diamond Carpet
Wools of New ZealandWools of New Zealand
Photo supplied by Crucial Trading. Carpet is Fabulous in colour diamond in 100% Laneve wool from New Zealand.
Design ideas for a contemporary painted wood staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Stair Runners
Stair Runners
S & J Biren Floor CoveringS & J Biren Floor Covering
Shelly Striks, designer
Design ideas for a large contemporary painted wood u-shaped staircase in Los Angeles with painted wood risers.
casa 55 mq
casa 55 mq
Studio di Architettura DISEGNOStudio di Architettura DISEGNO
Inspiration for a small contemporary painted wood straight staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Annandale House 2
Annandale House 2
Alchemy ArchitectureAlchemy Architecture
Simon Wood Photography
Photo of a contemporary painted wood u-shaped staircase in Sydney with painted wood risers and under stair storage.
Escaleras a Tramos Modelo GLAM
Escaleras a Tramos Modelo GLAM
ESCALERAS ENESCAESCALERAS ENESCA
Photo of a small contemporary painted wood curved staircase in Barcelona with painted wood risers.
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
Inspiration for a contemporary painted wood l-shaped staircase in Toronto with painted wood risers.
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Torsten ImottesjoTorsten Imottesjo
A narrow stairwell right of the entrance ascending up to the plateau above the kitchen. David Jackson Relan
Inspiration for a small contemporary painted wood straight staircase in Gothenburg with painted wood risers.
My Houzz: Casual Boho Style in a Treehouse-Like Los Angeles Home
My Houzz: Casual Boho Style in a Treehouse-Like Los Angeles Home
STRUKTR Studios PhotographySTRUKTR Studios Photography
Photo: Marni Epstein-Mervis © 2018 Houzz
Design ideas for a contemporary painted wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Los Angeles with painted wood risers.
Agencement Sous-Escalier
Agencement Sous-Escalier
Rubeo.Rubeo.
Design ideas for a small contemporary painted wood straight wood railing staircase in Bordeaux with painted wood risers.

Contemporary Painted Wood 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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