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Contemporary Staircase with Carpeted Risers Ideas and Designs

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Lyons Flat Bar Railing
Lyons Flat Bar Railing
Rod and ForgeRod and Forge
This client sent us a photo of a railing they liked that they had found on pinterest. Their railing before this beautiful metal one was wood, bulky, and white. They didn't feel that it represented them and their style in any way. We had to come with some solutions to make this railing what is, such as the custom made base plates at the base of the railing. The clients are thrilled to have a railing that makes their home feel like "their home." This was a great project and really enjoyed working with they clients. This is a flat bar railing, with floating bends, custom base plates, and an oak wood cap.
Contemporary grey carpeting to a period home
Contemporary grey carpeting to a period home
HighergroundHigherground
100% Wool loop pile carpet fully fitted to staircase.
Small contemporary carpeted l-shaped staircase in London with carpeted risers.
Regents Terrace
Regents Terrace
Joey Vogel | Interior DesignJoey Vogel | Interior Design
Medium sized contemporary carpeted u-shaped staircase in Toronto with carpeted risers.
Make an entrance
Make an entrance
UserUser
A beautiful curved staircase with feature glass floor panel. Contemporary seaside home. Torquay, South Devon. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling by Jan Cadle
St. Albert Regency Heights Estates - Interior Renovation
St. Albert Regency Heights Estates - Interior Renovation
Four Elements ConstructionFour Elements Construction
Friends and neighbors of an owner of Four Elements asked for help in redesigning certain elements of the interior of their newer home on the main floor and basement to better reflect their tastes and wants (contemporary on the main floor with a more cozy rustic feel in the basement). They wanted to update the look of their living room, hallway desk area, and stairway to the basement. They also wanted to create a 'Game of Thrones' themed media room, update the look of their entire basement living area, add a scotch bar/seating nook, and create a new gym with a glass wall. New fireplace areas were created upstairs and downstairs with new bulkheads, new tile & brick facades, along with custom cabinets. A beautiful stained shiplap ceiling was added to the living room. Custom wall paneling was installed to areas on the main floor, stairway, and basement. Wood beams and posts were milled & installed downstairs, and a custom castle-styled barn door was created for the entry into the new medieval styled media room. A gym was built with a glass wall facing the basement living area. Floating shelves with accent lighting were installed throughout - check out the scotch tasting nook! The entire home was also repainted with modern but warm colors. This project turned out beautiful!
SV865
SV865
Lance Johnson Building CompanyLance Johnson Building Company
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.
Sleek Stainless Steel Horizontal Rail
Sleek Stainless Steel Horizontal Rail
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
Stainless steel gets a custom satin finish that accents the grey interior space.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Detroit with carpeted risers.
Contemporary Glass Staircases
Contemporary Glass Staircases
Jarrods StaircasesJarrods Staircases
The Jones Family wanted to transform their dated white newels and spindles into a minimalistic staircase, complete with programmable lights Photo Credit: Matt Cant
North End - Townhome Model
North End - Townhome Model
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
Small contemporary carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Indianapolis with carpeted risers.
Stairway
Stairway
FORMA ConstructionFORMA Construction
Beautiful stairway with carpet risers and treads. The pickets and newel posts are mode from wood that is painted white. Stairs connect the first and second floor.
Second Discovery Residence
Second Discovery Residence
Lehman Associates, P.C.Lehman Associates, P.C.
John Lehman, AIA
This is an example of a large contemporary carpeted spiral staircase in Baltimore with carpeted risers.
Paddington Contemporary House
Paddington Contemporary House
Nathalie Scipioni ArchitectsNathalie Scipioni Architects
Photographer: Mackintosh Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary carpeted straight glass railing staircase in Sydney with carpeted risers.
‘Contemporary cut’ New staircase
‘Contemporary cut’ New staircase
First Step DesignsFirst Step Designs
Photo of a contemporary carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in West Midlands with carpeted risers and feature lighting.
Peplow and a Lido Interior Glass Handrail
Peplow and a Lido Interior Glass Handrail
Trojan BuildersTrojan Builders
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary carpeted curved glass railing staircase in Orange County with carpeted risers.
Contemporary Timnath Handrail
Contemporary Timnath Handrail
A&E Custom Metal Fabrication and WeldingA&E Custom Metal Fabrication and Welding
KatiLyn VanNosdall
Inspiration for a large contemporary carpeted l-shaped staircase in Denver with carpeted risers.
Stainless Steel & Glass Railing
Stainless Steel & Glass Railing
AMD StairsAMD Stairs
Inspiration for a small contemporary carpeted u-shaped glass railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.
plain stair carpet runner leading to engineered oak hall
plain stair carpet runner leading to engineered oak hall
Style Within LimitedStyle Within Limited
Plain stair carpet runner to engineered oak floor in hall. All the pine coloured stairs and spindles were stripped and painted white eggshell, whilst the handrail was left natural Photo - Style Within
Herringbone & Pinstripes
Herringbone & Pinstripes
Hertford Flooring LtdHertford Flooring Ltd
ROGER OATES - Hayward Prussian - Flatweave - Fitted in Great Amwell Image 2/2
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Hertfordshire with carpeted risers.
New Hadley Fitted Gladly
New Hadley Fitted Gladly
Hertford Flooring LtdHertford Flooring Ltd
This beautiful runner from Roger Oates was fitted in Letchworth. The colour is Soft Black in the New Hadley range. Pic 2/4
Design ideas for a large contemporary carpeted l-shaped staircase in Hertfordshire with carpeted risers.
City Condo in the Sky
City Condo in the Sky
HSH InteriorsHSH Interiors
Photo of a contemporary carpeted u-shaped glass railing staircase in San Francisco 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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