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Contemporary Staircase with Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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Baraca Design & RemodelingBaraca Design & Remodeling
Design ideas for a small contemporary wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Orange County with wood risers and wainscoting.
107_Sustainable Modern-Floating Staircase, Great Falls VA 22066
107_Sustainable Modern-Floating Staircase, Great Falls VA 22066
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
A vertical backdrop of black marble with white-saturated inlay designs frames a unique staircase in this open design home. As it descends into the naturally lit area below, the stairs’ white oak treads combined with glass and matching marble railing system become an unexpected focal point in this one of kind, gorgeous home. CSC 1976-2023 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
Kerr
Kerr
MJ Design & BuildMJ Design & Build
Board & batten wainscoting, open stair rail and beautiful lighting give this entryway stairwell high impact.
Photo of a small contemporary wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in DC Metro with painted wood risers and wainscoting.
Marine Drive Residence
Marine Drive Residence
CLT Design/Build Inc.CLT Design/Build Inc.
Wood and Steel Staircase
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood straight metal railing staircase in Seattle with wainscoting.
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Long Huy PhamLong Huy Pham
Design ideas for a large contemporary carpeted curved wood railing staircase in Toronto with carpeted risers and wainscoting.
Коридор
Коридор
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary concrete straight glass railing staircase in Other with wood risers and wainscoting.
SNVT - ATTICO MILANO
SNVT - ATTICO MILANO
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
Ingresso e scala. La scala esistente è stata rivestita in marmo nero marquinia, alla base il mobile del soggiorno abbraccia la scala e arriva a completarsi nel mobile del'ingresso. Pareti verdi e pavimento ingresso in marmo verde alpi. Nel sotto scala è stata ricavato un armadio guardaroba per l'ingresso.
Garden Village - Burnaby
Garden Village - Burnaby
JDL Homes VancouverJDL Homes Vancouver
Photo of a large contemporary carpeted u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Vancouver with carpeted risers and wainscoting.
107_Sustainable Modern-Floating Staircase, Great Falls VA 22066
107_Sustainable Modern-Floating Staircase, Great Falls VA 22066
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
A vertical backdrop of black marble with white-saturated inlay designs frames a unique staircase in this open design home. As it descends into the naturally lit area below, the stairs’ white oak treads combined with glass and matching marble railing system become an unexpected focal point in this one of kind, gorgeous home. CSC 1976-2023 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
107_Sustainable Modern-Floating Staircase, Great Falls VA 22066
107_Sustainable Modern-Floating Staircase, Great Falls VA 22066
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
A vertical backdrop of black marble with white-saturated inlay designs frames a unique staircase in this open design home. As it descends into the naturally lit area below, the stairs’ white oak treads combined with glass and matching marble railing system become an unexpected focal point in this one of kind, gorgeous home. CSC 1976-2023 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
107_Sustainable Modern-Floating Staircase, Great Falls VA 22066
107_Sustainable Modern-Floating Staircase, Great Falls VA 22066
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
A vertical backdrop of black marble with white-saturated inlay designs frames a unique staircase in this open design home. As it descends into the naturally lit area below, the stairs’ white oak treads combined with glass and matching marble railing system become an unexpected focal point in this one of kind, gorgeous home. CSC 1976-2023 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
107_Sustainable Modern-Floating Staircase, Great Falls VA 22066
107_Sustainable Modern-Floating Staircase, Great Falls VA 22066
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
A vertical backdrop of black marble with white-saturated inlay designs frames a unique staircase in this open design home. As it descends into the naturally lit area below, the stairs’ white oak treads combined with glass and matching marble railing system become an unexpected focal point in this one of kind, gorgeous home. CSC 1976-2023 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
Barkly Street
Barkly Street
S&A StairsS&A Stairs
Where form meets class. This stunning contemporary stair features beautiful American Oak timbers contrasting with a striking steel balustrade with feature timber panelling underneath the flight. This elegant design takes up residence in Mazzei’s Royal Melbourne Hospital Lottery home.
Barkly Street
Barkly Street
S&A StairsS&A Stairs
Where form meets class. This stunning contemporary stair features beautiful American Oak timbers contrasting with a striking steel balustrade with feature timber panelling underneath the flight. This elegant design takes up residence in Mazzei’s Royal Melbourne Hospital Lottery home.
Barkly Street
Barkly Street
S&A StairsS&A Stairs
Where form meets class. This stunning contemporary stair features beautiful American Oak timbers contrasting with a striking steel balustrade with feature timber panelling underneath the flight. This elegant design takes up residence in Mazzei’s Royal Melbourne Hospital Lottery home.
Лестница Уфа, Карла Маркса
Лестница Уфа, Карла Маркса
Компания GraoКомпания Grao
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with wood risers and wainscoting.
Лестница Уфа, Карла Маркса
Лестница Уфа, Карла Маркса
Компания GraoКомпания Grao
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with wood risers and wainscoting.
Дом с потайной лестницей
Дом с потайной лестницей
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Photo of a large contemporary wood spiral wood railing staircase in Saint Petersburg with open risers and wainscoting.
Дом с потайной лестницей
Дом с потайной лестницей
goro_dagoro_da
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood spiral wood railing staircase in Saint Petersburg with open risers and wainscoting.
Лестница Уфа, Карла Маркса
Лестница Уфа, Карла Маркса
Компания GraoКомпания Grao
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with wood risers and wainscoting.

Contemporary Staircase with Wainscoting 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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