Contemporary Staircase with Carpeted Risers Ideas and Designs

Kitchen Modernization Overhaul

Lecoq Construction and Design

Pascal Lecoq
Medium sized contemporary carpeted u-shaped staircase in Detroit with carpeted risers.

SPINDLE STAIRS & RAILINGS photos

Spindle Stairs & Railings

dark wood railings and spindles
This is an example of a large contemporary carpeted l-shaped staircase in Calgary with carpeted risers.

Irvine XV

27 Diamonds Interior Design

www.27diamonds.com
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary carpeted curved metal railing staircase in Orange County with carpeted risers.

Highland Park Finished Basement

Lewis Floor & Home

Staircase features 100% New Zealand Wool patterned carpet by Nourison with a waterfall stair installation. Style: Uptown, Color: Cobblestone. RAHokanson Photography

Lincoln Park Home

S.N. Peck Builder, Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary carpeted curved wood railing staircase in Chicago with carpeted risers.

South Beach Townhouse

Michael Dawkins Home

Photography: Craig Denis
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary carpeted l-shaped staircase in Miami with carpeted risers.

Carpeted Staircase with Stainless Steel Spindles

Multi-Turn

A stunning example from our Manor range of timber staircases.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary carpeted l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Hampshire with carpeted risers.

Old Mission Modern #3

Environment Architects

This is an example of a large contemporary painted wood straight staircase in Other with carpeted risers.

Interior Cable

RailPro of Oregon, Inc.

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary carpeted curved staircase in Portland with carpeted risers.

Toronto Row Home Renovation

Whitehall Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary carpeted straight staircase in Toronto with carpeted risers and feature lighting.

Pattern Cottage

Kitty Lee Architecture

Design ideas for a small contemporary carpeted l-shaped metal railing staircase in Sydney with carpeted risers.

Historic Four Square Renovation Stairwell

HD Squared Architects, LLC

Photography: Chris Zimmer Photography
Photo of a contemporary carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Baltimore with carpeted risers.

Westlake Contemporary New Construction

Laura Burton Interiors

An Indoor Lady
Medium sized contemporary carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Austin with carpeted risers.

Sleek Stainless Steel Horizontal Rail

Great Lakes Metal Fabrication

Stainless steel gets a custom satin finish that accents the grey interior space.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Detroit with carpeted risers.

Autumnal Stair Runner

Tsar Carpets

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary carpeted l-shaped staircase in Melbourne with carpeted risers.

Stair update to match new flooring

Heath Stairworks

The customer was offered a choice between new material or refinishing their existing railings. They chose to install new material in order to get the best color match and eliminate the white, painted elements.

Poinsettia Place, Hancock Park CA

Builtworks Inc.

Victor Boghossian Photography www.victorboghossian.com 818-634-3133
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary carpeted curved staircase in Los Angeles with carpeted risers.

Townhome Complete Remodel

Kittrell & Associates Interior Design

This remodel included a re-design of the stair rail system. We selected a local company to help provide the best system to fit this contemporary setting. The stairrail travels from lower lever to upstairs balcony and loft and is a perfect match to the rest of the interior. Martin King Photography

The Vineyards

Bigelow Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary carpeted l-shaped staircase in Los Angeles with carpeted risers.

Wickets

Boutique Homes

Simon Eldon Photography Interior design by Carine Harrington
Design ideas for a contemporary carpeted straight staircase in London with carpeted risers.

Contemporary Staircase with Carpeted Risers 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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