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Contemporary Staircase with Glass Risers Ideas and Designs

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MacArthur Construction CompanyMacArthur Construction Company
Large contemporary wood straight glass railing staircase in Boston with glass risers.
Contemporary Glass Staircases
Contemporary Glass Staircases
Jarrods StaircasesJarrods Staircases
Large glass panels help ensure the entrance to the home is a bright and open space
Large contemporary wood curved glass railing staircase in Cardiff with glass risers.
Apartment in Lucknow
Apartment in Lucknow
42 MM ARCHITECTURE42 MM ARCHITECTURE
Contemporary wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Delhi with glass risers.
Golden Isles Residence 2
Golden Isles Residence 2
2id Interiors2id Interiors
Gorgeous stairway By 2id Interiors
Design ideas for a large contemporary wood floating metal railing staircase in Miami with glass risers.
Park Slope
Park Slope
Marpillero Pollak ArchitectsMarpillero Pollak Architects
A modern renovation reimagines the lower level of a 19th century brownstone, while a two-story addition opens up new relations with the sky and the garden.
House on Morrow Road - main stair
House on Morrow Road - main stair
Robert Gross ArchitectRobert Gross Architect
Interior view of main hall / atrium, looking at quarter-sawn white oak stairs with plexiglass risers, painted steel posts and stainless steel cable rails. Also note subtle Venetian plaster wall at right.
SNOW Chandalier
SNOW Chandalier
OHR LightingOHR Lighting
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary glass floating metal railing staircase in Miami with glass risers.
Modern Staircase
Modern Staircase
Sopher Sparn Architects LLCSopher Sparn Architects LLC
Photo of a contemporary wood glass railing staircase in Denver with glass risers and brick walls.
Symphonic House
Symphonic House
Hanawalt Associates ArchitectsHanawalt Associates Architects
vertical stringed instruments in stairwell up into pyramid skylight. Elastic strand handrail, custom steel/glass guardrail. Please web search "symphonic house"
Современное шале в Подмосковье
Современное шале в Подмосковье
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Дизайн: https://buro2d.ru/ Фото: http://maxiimov.ru
Cutting Edge Contemporary - Home Remodel
Cutting Edge Contemporary - Home Remodel
McCutcheon Construction Inc.McCutcheon Construction Inc.
The staircase between the main floor and the lower level was completely opened up to help integrate the two floors and features glass and stainless steel hand railing. Robert Vente Photography
Hallway Lighting
Hallway Lighting
Alex Campbell PhotographyAlex Campbell Photography
Medium sized contemporary wood wood railing staircase in Cornwall with glass risers.
Georgian Home Renovation
Georgian Home Renovation
KTB ArchitectureKTB Architecture
Richard Seymour
Design ideas for a large contemporary glass floating staircase in London with glass risers.
St Clair - Stairs
St Clair - Stairs
UserUser
Dela Marie Interiors
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Dunedin with glass risers.
White Street, Mount Waverley
White Street, Mount Waverley
McLauchlan Building DesignersMcLauchlan Building Designers
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Melbourne with glass risers.
Mountain View
Mountain View
KWB London LimitedKWB London Limited
Design ideas for a large contemporary wood curved metal railing staircase in London with glass risers.
Modern Residence- Healdsburg, TX
Modern Residence- Healdsburg, TX
Donna Stockton Hicks DesignDonna Stockton Hicks Design
Large contemporary l-shaped metal railing staircase in Austin with glass risers.
Contemporary Glass Staircases
Contemporary Glass Staircases
Jarrods StaircasesJarrods Staircases
Glass stairs with lights
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood curved glass railing staircase in London with glass risers.
Glass Staircase
Glass Staircase
JP GLASS & MIRRORJP GLASS & MIRROR
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in Orange County with glass risers and feature lighting.
Portland Heights Residence
Portland Heights Residence
Scott Edwards ArchitectureScott Edwards Architecture
Pete Eckert
Large contemporary wood curved wood railing staircase in Portland with glass risers.

Contemporary Staircase with Glass 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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