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Mansfield Residence in Los Angeles
Mansfield Residence in Los Angeles
Hillstar Construction ServicesHillstar Construction Services
addet madan Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
A House On a Hill:
A House On a Hill:
Fraerman Associates ArchitectureFraerman Associates Architecture
Bruce Van Inwegen
Photo of a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Chicago with open risers.
House of Moving Walls
House of Moving Walls
Donald Lococo ArchitectsDonald Lococo Architects
Paul Warchol Photography
This is an example of a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in DC Metro with painted wood risers.
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Rittenhouse Modern
Rittenhouse Modern
Michele Plachter DesignMichele Plachter Design
Andrea Cipriani Mecchi
Design ideas for a contemporary floating wire cable railing staircase in Philadelphia.
Friern Road, East Dulwich
Friern Road, East Dulwich
Red Squirrel Architects LimitedRed Squirrel Architects Limited
Adelina Iliev
Design ideas for a contemporary staircase in London.
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
Inspiration for a contemporary wood staircase in Other.
SoHo Loft
SoHo Loft
Cooper RobertsonCooper Robertson
This is an example of a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in New York with open risers.
Dunbar Lift
Dunbar Lift
Rain City Homes Ltd.Rain City Homes Ltd.
This is a 1950's home that we lifted, replaced the foundation and fully gutted inside and out. Peter Rose Architect Sophie Burk Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood straight staircase in Vancouver with wood risers.
c a t l i n s t o t h e r s
c a t l i n s t o t h e r s
catlin stothers designcatlin stothers design
This project involved a complete overhaul of a very traditional three storey home in midtown Toronto. The owners asked for a radical transformation that would leave them, and visitors, in awe from the moment they stepped inside. Their mandate: modern, white, a bit of whimsy, and lots of storage.
Spaces Designed, Interior Design Studio, LLC
Spaces Designed, Interior Design Studio, LLC
Spaces Designed, Interior Design Studio, LLCSpaces Designed, Interior Design Studio, LLC
The house's stark beauty accented by the lush, green valley as a backdrop, made this project an exciting one for Spaces Designed. The focus was to keep the minimalistic approach of the house but make it warm, inviting with rich colors and textures. The steel and metal structure needed to be complimented with soft furnishings and warm tones.
Vancouver Special
Vancouver Special
Martin Knowles Photo/MediaMartin Knowles Photo/Media
Martin Knowles Photo/Media
Design ideas for a contemporary wood staircase in Vancouver with wood risers and feature lighting.
Clarendon House
Clarendon House
MiCasaMiCasa
Design ideas for a contemporary wood curved staircase in London.
Mansfield2
Mansfield2
E&K Vintage WoodE&K Vintage Wood
Mixed hardwoods used to wrap stair treads. Photography Jean Randazzo
Design ideas for a contemporary floating staircase in Los Angeles.
Grosvenor Riverside
Grosvenor Riverside
Chris SnookChris Snook
Photos Chris Snook
This is an example of a contemporary staircase in London with open risers and feature lighting.
Vancouver Special
Vancouver Special
TQ ConstructionTQ Construction
Photo of a contemporary staircase in Vancouver with feature lighting.
White Sends
White Sends
SVOYA studioSVOYA studio
Contemporary straight staircase in Other.
Paper Hanging Collection
Paper Hanging Collection
Ian Wright DecoratorsIan Wright Decorators
Design ideas for a contemporary staircase in Other.
House for art collectors
House for art collectors
Eric C. Puryear ArchitectEric C. Puryear Architect
Miles Wolf
Photo of a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Cincinnati.

Contemporary 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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