Contemporary Staircase Ideas and Designs
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 75,590 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Martin Gardner Photography and Mikhail Riches. 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.
Contemporary wood curved staircase in London with open risers.
note stairs winding around post - jane_conyers
Lyndon Douglas
Design ideas for a contemporary painted wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in London with painted wood risers.
stairway only - sreynolds3128
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood l-shaped glass railing staircase in West Midlands with wood risers.
Understairs space - sunethra_ghattamaneni
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The wires would deflect nerf dics, but bullets? DBR - webuser_42681146
Design ideas for a contemporary painted wood staircase in Cornwall with painted wood risers.
strong colooured, textured wall against glass banister - hammad_shah29
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Design ideas for a contemporary wood straight staircase in London.
Glass on side - lighting up the stairs and hidden under stairs shoe racks - webuser_967286194
Daniel Hopkinson
This is an example of a large contemporary wood straight staircase in Manchester with open risers.
I like see through stairs even if painted and not wood? - gilliancable
This high end contemporary Elm clad steel staircase over two floors has a very unique feature. The triple laminated glass balustrade panels are suspended above the staircase treads and risers using a specially designed hidden clamping system. It has an amazingly elegant appearance due to the slender profile of the stair treads and balustrade.
Style and floor lights - sensor to automatically come on - wooders1
Sophie Nguyen Architects
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood staircase in London with open risers.
Hallway - roof glass
unusual stair design - samadavies6
Alex Maguire
Design ideas for a contemporary staircase in London.
The lighting and the bottom 3 steps - haroon_gajra
Inspiration for a contemporary staircase in London.
Colour and re injecting character - webuser_452921665
Tim Crocker
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood floating staircase in London with open risers.
Light created by the vertical stair rails - queenann14
Jack Hobhouse
Contemporary wood staircase in London with wood risers.
nicely done. pretty shade of wood too - pengip
This staircase, designed by Thomas Griem, not only connects the lower and upper floors of this penthouse but cleverly provides library and storage along the way. Constructed entirely out of Oak and sturdy in appearance, the library offers a reading niche on its lower level and supports a minimal white & clear glass staircase that bridges to the upper level of the apartment hewn out of the roof space of the grade one listed St Pancras Hotel.
Photographer: Philip Vile
Love this design for open plan for me - sunshine1971
Photo: Martin Gardner- http://www.spacialimages.com
Architect: OB Architecture - http://obarchitecture.co.uk
Stylist: http://www.EmmaHooton.com
A contemporary, airy beautiful space set close to the sea in the New Forest
It brings warmth into the home with a modern touch - webuser_212737754
Photography by Siobhan Doran http://www.siobhandoran.com
Photo of a contemporary staircase in Sussex.
Stairs can be similar to this with similar color - utsav_bajracharya
Photo of a contemporary staircase in London.
Bottom few steps although could it be postless? - adam_goodall69
Jonathan Bond Photography
Medium sized contemporary glass railing staircase in London.
Like storage ideas - jimtitmuss