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Inspiration for a mixed contemporary curved staircase in London.
Penthouse Refurbishment in Tower Bridge
By TG-Studio

Inspiration for a mixed contemporary curved staircase in London.
glass balestrade, light and open - webuser_401844032

Photo of a contemporary straight metal railing staircase in London.
Mews house renovation
By Kitchen Bee Design Ltd.

Anna Stathaki
Photo of a contemporary straight metal railing staircase in London.
Under stair storage - denjerwalton

Contemporary staircase in London.
3 Floor Residence on Steeply Sloping Site
By Des Ewing Residential Architects

Contemporary staircase in London.
Brass railing + glass wall in the backgorund - sofieot

Inspiration for a contemporary staircase in London.
Shoreditch Development
By Studioloop Ltd.

Inspiration for a contemporary staircase in London.
Stairs - kofya

Photo of a contemporary staircase in London.
Chiswick
By Stella Rossa Contractors Ltd

Photo of a contemporary staircase in London.
Stairs - webuser_764819800

Design ideas for a contemporary straight staircase in London.
Belsize Park Mews
By MATA Architects

Extensive refurbishment of a dilapidated mews house in Belsize Park Conservation Area incorporating garage into habitable space. Photography by Anna Stathaki
stair storage effect of dark grey and white in a hallway - kate1066

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood wire cable railing staircase in London with open risers.
INFINITY HOUSE _ CLERKENWELL _ SPACED OUT
By FRENCH+TYE

FRENCH+TYE
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood wire cable railing staircase in London with open risers.
Wire divider for true modern metal lovers - melissaguarino1

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary painted wood curved wood railing staircase in London with painted wood risers.
Woodlands Avenue
By Finkernagel Ross GmbH

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary painted wood curved wood railing staircase in London with painted wood risers.
Ordered thin framed architectural plans - webuser_500341031

Photo of a contemporary wood floating glass railing staircase in Hampshire with open risers.
The Hong Kong House
By AR Design Studio Ltd

Martin Gardner
Photo of a contemporary wood floating glass railing staircase in Hampshire with open risers.
nice but way expensive obvs - playjetset

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in London with wood risers.
HONE: Stairs
By HONE: Architecture & Design

Dark stairwell bridging the original house to its modern extension emerges from the basement and leads to the bright circulation space with a large skylight directly above. Photographed by Richard Chivers
Low profile balustrade and down lit stairs - barneycook

This is an example of a contemporary glass straight glass railing staircase in Other with open risers.
One Rosemount
By Daniel Wilcox Photography

This is an example of a contemporary glass straight glass railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Stunning! - corbridgeinteriordesign

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary metal u-shaped metal railing staircase in London with open risers.
Contemporary Staircase

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary metal u-shaped metal railing staircase in London with open risers.
Loft stairs - rallen270

Inspiration for a contemporary wood metal railing staircase in London with open risers.
Manor Avenue
By OEB Architects

The new bespoke stair with steel plate balustrade and oak treads
Inspiration for a contemporary wood metal railing staircase in London with open risers.
flooring (unusual) - sezzy_boy

This is an example of a contemporary wood floating staircase in London with open risers.
Beautiful Bayswater Home
By Klimstar Building Company

This is an example of a contemporary wood floating staircase in London with open risers.
Love the Wood walk - charles_bassey98

Design ideas for a contemporary staircase in London.
Grade II Listed Loft in Shoreditch
By Round Robin Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary staircase in London.
steps - lala_bakhshiyeva

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood l-shaped glass railing staircase in West Midlands with wood risers.
‘Contemporary cut’ New staircase
By First Step Designs

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood l-shaped glass railing staircase in West Midlands with wood risers.
Understairs space - sunethra_ghattamaneni

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary carpeted straight glass railing staircase in London with carpeted risers.
Battersea Interior design
By Haus photo

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary carpeted straight glass railing staircase in London with carpeted risers.
stairs -glass - webuser_312676297

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in London with wood risers.
Sterndale Road
By Omniform

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in London with wood risers.
Handrail recess light detail & storage under - amy_briers

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.



Whether you want inspiration for planning a contemporary staircase renovation or are building a designer staircase from scratch, Houzz has 85,602 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including OEB Architects and HONE: Architecture & Design. Look through staircase photos in different colours and styles and when you find a contemporary staircase design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful contemporary staircase ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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