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Contemporary Staircase with a Feature Wall Ideas and Designs

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Grandison Road
Grandison Road
DH DesignDH Design
Guy Lockwood
Photo of a contemporary wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in London with wood risers and a feature wall.
Murphy House
Murphy House
AD DESIGN DEVELOPAD DESIGN DEVELOP
Julian Gries Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in Melbourne with wood risers and a feature wall.
Toh Yi House
Toh Yi House
Ming ArchitectsMing Architects
Edward Hendricks
Design ideas for a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Singapore with wood risers and a feature wall.
Contemporary House
Contemporary House
Nicola O'Mara Interior Design LtdNicola O'Mara Interior Design Ltd
Design ideas for a contemporary painted wood staircase in Cornwall with painted wood risers and a feature wall.
32 - Contemporary Staircase
32 - Contemporary Staircase
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Houston with wood risers and a feature wall.
Willoughby House
Willoughby House
Driftwood JoineryDriftwood Joinery
This is an example of a contemporary wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Sydney with wood risers and a feature wall.
Saltbox
Saltbox
Gardner Architects LLCGardner Architects LLC
John Cole Photography
Photo of a contemporary wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in DC Metro with wood risers and a feature wall.
Modern Interior
Modern Interior
ALTER URBAN DESIGN COLLABORATIVEALTER URBAN DESIGN COLLABORATIVE
Design ideas for a contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Baltimore with open risers and a feature wall.
Duplex Parisien - Entrance
Duplex Parisien - Entrance
Sarah Lavoine - Studio d'architecture d'intérieurSarah Lavoine - Studio d'architecture d'intérieur
Sarah Lavoine : http://www.sarahlavoine.com
Interiors
Interiors
Realstone SystemsRealstone Systems
Photo of a contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in Detroit with wood risers and a feature wall.
20 Lilyfield
20 Lilyfield
Christopher Jordan Architecture & DesignChristopher Jordan Architecture & Design
Inspiration for a contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Sydney with a feature wall.
Modern & Contemporary Display Cabinet Hartford Project Design By Darash
Modern & Contemporary Display Cabinet Hartford Project Design By Darash
By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & ClosetsBy Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets
A closer look of the beautiful interior. Intricate lines and only the best materials used for the staircase handrails stairs steps, display cabinet lighting and lovely warm tones of wood.
Детская комната
Детская комната
Лебедева МаргаритаЛебедева Маргарита
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped staircase in Other with open risers and a feature wall.
Crooksbury Road
Crooksbury Road
Forest Eyes PhotographyForest Eyes Photography
Ross Phillips
Contemporary glass railing staircase in Surrey with a feature wall.
The Beach Houses - Timber Stair
The Beach Houses - Timber Stair
Studio Four Point TenStudio Four Point Ten
Timber stair with slatted screen.
Medium sized contemporary wood wood railing staircase in Other with open risers, wood walls and a feature wall.
UZ | Nvin Residence
UZ | Nvin Residence
Ricken Desai PhotographyRicken Desai Photography
Ricken Desai Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary wood wire cable railing staircase in Hyderabad with wood risers and a feature wall.
Big Bev
Big Bev
Carl Mattison DesignCarl Mattison Design
Take a home that has seen many lives and give it yet another one! This entry foyer got opened up to the kitchen and now gives the home a flow it had never seen.
Urban Oasis
Urban Oasis
Modern NestModern Nest
Zeke Ruelas
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood straight metal railing staircase in Los Angeles with open risers and a feature wall.
Neubau Stadthaus K4 Berlin-Köpenick | Ein Haus zum Weiterbauen
Neubau Stadthaus K4 Berlin-Köpenick | Ein Haus zum Weiterbauen
hildebrandt.lay.architekten partnerschaft mbBhildebrandt.lay.architekten partnerschaft mbB
Treppe, die ins Wohnloft im 2. Obergeschoss führt: «Wohnen ab [dem] 1. Stock, im Erdgeschoss Fahrräder, Auto, Boot, Moped, Brennholz ... Vorteile: je höher, desto früher Sonne, von der Strasse kann man nicht ins Fenster schauen ... Küche / Wohnzimmer im 2. Stock: Haben wir den Mut dazu?» (aus dem Programm der Bauherren) | Fotograf: Uli Klose, Berlin
7th Avenue Parkway Contemporary Remodel
7th Avenue Parkway Contemporary Remodel
GRUBER HOME REMODELINGGRUBER HOME REMODELING
A modern wall paper lining the hard wood stair case in this historic Denver home.
Design ideas for a contemporary staircase in Denver with a feature wall.

Contemporary Staircase with a Feature Wall 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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