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Fulham Apartment
Fulham Apartment
Alex Maguire PhotographyAlex Maguire Photography
Alex Maguire
Design ideas for a contemporary staircase in London.
Horseshoe Bay Lakehouse Stairs
Horseshoe Bay Lakehouse Stairs
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
As a vacation home with an amazing locale, this home was designed with one primary focus: utilizing the breathtaking lake views. The original lot was a small island pie-shaped lot with spectacular views of Lake LBJ. Each room was created to depict a different snapshot of the lake due to the ratcheting footprint. Double 8’x11’ tall sliding glass doors merge the indoor living to the outdoor living, thus creating a seamless flow from inside to outside. The swimming pool, with its vanishing edge, was designed in such a way that it brings the lake right up to the outside living terrace, giving the feeling of actually being in the lake. There is also a twelve foot beach area under the archways of the pool’s water features for relaxing and entertaining. The beauty of the home is enough to stand alone, but being on the lake as it is makes the entire design come together as a truly stunning vacation home. Photography by Adam Steiner
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Michael Fullen Design GroupMichael Fullen Design Group
Design ideas for a contemporary floating glass railing staircase in Los Angeles with under stair storage.
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Past Bespoke Joinery
Past Bespoke Joinery
HBH JoineryHBH Joinery
Contemporary l-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with under stair storage.
Broadbeach Waters Lux Town Houses
Broadbeach Waters Lux Town Houses
Groove Tiles & StoneGroove Tiles & Stone
Italian Cemento Grigio Cassero porcelain floor tile. Planter box tiled in Boston Lavagna matt black subway tile.
Medium sized contemporary wood l-shaped glass railing staircase in Brisbane with open risers and feature lighting.
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
Design ideas for a contemporary wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Austin.
Reinventing the Railway Cottage
Reinventing the Railway Cottage
Clifton Interiors LtdClifton Interiors Ltd
Design ideas for a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in London with under stair storage and feature lighting.
Lake Calhoun Contemporary
Lake Calhoun Contemporary
TEA2 ArchitectsTEA2 Architects
Photo of a contemporary staircase in Minneapolis.
Modern staircase
Modern staircase
KuDa PhotographyKuDa Photography
Private residence. Photo by KuDa Photography
Photo of a contemporary glass railing staircase in Los Angeles with feature lighting.
staircase
staircase
Elad GonenElad Gonen
Project for austec Shamir building. architects :studio arcasa
Photo of a contemporary wood metal railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Glenn Gissler Design
Glenn Gissler Design
Glenn Gissler DesignGlenn Gissler Design
Contemporary spiral staircase in New York with under stair storage and feature lighting.
ひかり降る家
ひかり降る家
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Inspiration for a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Kobe with painted wood risers.
Wohnhaus Sürth
Wohnhaus Sürth
falke architektenfalke architekten
This is an example of a large contemporary wood curved staircase in Cologne with wood risers.
Castle Pines Modern
Castle Pines Modern
Cadre General ContractorsCadre General Contractors
This is an example of a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Denver with wood risers and under stair storage.
Whelan-Funston
Whelan-Funston
John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIAJohn Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA
This is an example of a contemporary wood wire cable railing staircase in San Francisco.
Showcase House
Showcase House
UserUser
This project was done in collaboration with Brandie Adams of Fusion Design Studio. Domain Architecture & Design, Gabriel Keller Project Manager / Designer, Lars Peterssen Principal-in-charge, while at Domain.
Eclectic Fusion
Eclectic Fusion
Mike Schaap BuildersMike Schaap Builders
Photography by Chuck Heiney
Inspiration for a contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in Grand Rapids with tiled risers.
Private Party
Private Party
Klondike ContractingKlondike Contracting
Photo by Ema Peter
Contemporary staircase in Vancouver with open risers.
Sharma's Residence
Sharma's Residence
SPACES ARCHITECTS@kaSPACES ARCHITECTS@ka
Mr. Bharat Aggarwal
Photo of a contemporary floating staircase in Delhi with feature lighting.

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.
Peary Place
Peary Place
Threefold ArchitectsThreefold Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary painted wood straight staircase in London with open risers.
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