Contemporary Staircase with Wood Risers Ideas and Designs

Little Boltons - Helical Staircase

Elite Metalcraft Co. Ltd

Slawek Sawicki
Inspiration for a contemporary wood staircase in London with wood risers.

Bellevue Hill

Zugai Strudwick Architects

Light filled staircase. Fixed glass opaque window lets light into an otherwise dark bathroom with no external windows
Medium sized contemporary wood straight glass railing staircase in Sydney with wood risers.

Castle Pines Modern

Cadre General Contractors

This is an example of a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Denver with wood risers and under stair storage.

The Ohana Model ATU - Built By: Paradise Tiny Homes

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

This Ohana model ATU tiny home is contemporary and sleek, cladded in cedar and metal. The slanted roof and clean straight lines keep this 8x28' tiny home on wheels looking sharp in any location, even enveloped in jungle. Cedar wood siding and metal are the perfect protectant to the elements, which is great because this Ohana model in rainy Pune, Hawaii and also right on the ocean. A natural mix of wood tones with dark greens and metals keep the theme grounded with an earthiness. Theres a sliding glass door and also another glass entry door across from it, opening up the center of this otherwise long and narrow runway. The living space is fully equipped with entertainment and comfortable seating with plenty of storage built into the seating. The window nook/ bump-out is also wall-mounted ladder access to the second loft. The stairs up to the main sleeping loft double as a bookshelf and seamlessly integrate into the very custom kitchen cabinets that house appliances, pull-out pantry, closet space, and drawers (including toe-kick drawers). A granite countertop slab extends thicker than usual down the front edge and also up the wall and seamlessly cases the windowsill. The bathroom is clean and polished but not without color! A floating vanity and a floating toilet keep the floor feeling open and created a very easy space to clean! The shower had a glass partition with one side left open- a walk-in shower in a tiny home. The floor is tiled in slate and there are engineered hardwood flooring throughout.

Architecture intérieure sur mesure d'un appartement

Studio Catoir

Architecture intérieure d'un appartement situé au dernier étage d'un bâtiment neuf dans un quartier résidentiel. Le Studio Catoir a créé un espace élégant et représentatif avec un soin tout particulier porté aux choix des différents matériaux naturels, marbre, bois, onyx et à leur mise en oeuvre par des artisans chevronnés italiens. La cuisine ouverte avec son étagère monumentale en marbre et son ilôt en miroir sont les pièces centrales autour desquelles s'articulent l'espace de vie. La lumière, la fluidité des espaces, les grandes ouvertures vers la terrasse, les jeux de reflets et les couleurs délicates donnent vie à un intérieur sensoriel, aérien et serein.

Burke Road

S&A Stairs

A class above. This beautiful American Oak stair paired with a rebated bronzed glass balustrade and custom continuous handrail sits within Verde Homes’ stunning Burke Road display home.

Scala in rovere di design

Falegnameria da Ros

Photo of a large contemporary wood l-shaped glass railing staircase in Venice with wood risers.

Tempe Home

Lighthouse Building

Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood spiral wood railing staircase in Sydney with wood risers.

Seaton Village I

Picnic Design Inc.

Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood floating wood railing staircase in Toronto with wood risers.

My Work

David Fall Architecture

Contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Seattle with wood risers.

Eagle Landing - Floating Mono Beam Staircase & Horizontal Railings

Wellspring Iron

Photo of a large contemporary wood floating metal railing staircase in Salt Lake City with wood risers.

パッシブソーラーハウス

長谷川建築デザインオフィス｜HasegawaDesign

夕景に映える街角の家｜ソラに続く階段
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in Other with wood risers.

2118BeechKnoll.com

E&K Vintage Wood

Dana Meilijson Reclaimed Weathered grey barn board used for stairs and flooring.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.

Custom Home

Gaetano Hardwood Floors, Inc.

The hardwood flooring is custom made, 5/8" x 3,5,7" plank. Wirebrush rustic white oak with a custom bevel, stain and finish. Stair treads are solid white oak with paint grade risers to match the floors.

Wohnhaus Leichlingen

Corneille Uedingslohmann Architekten

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in Cologne with wood risers.

Stainless Steel Stair Railing

In the Deets

Close-up shot of custom stainless steel stairway railing. Photo by Exceptional Frames.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.

Création et réalisation d'un loft dans un ancien bâtiment

JO and Co la Déco

This is an example of a large contemporary wood straight staircase in Montpellier with wood risers.

Buckhorn | Bachelor Gulch, CO

Meadow Mountain Homes

Lawrence Song & Reid Balthaser
Photo of a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Denver with wood risers.

Stacked Blocks Style Curved Stair

Specialized Stair and Rail

The designers of this home brought us a real challenge; to build a unsupported curved stair that looks like stacked lumber. We believe this solid oak curved stair meets that challenge. LED lighting adds a modern touch to a rustic project. The widening effect at the bottom of the stair creates a welcoming impression. Our innovative design creates a look that floats on air. Photography by Jason Ness

NW inspired Crest Meadows Residence

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

A custom fabricated tube steel and perforated sheet steel panel assembly runs through 3 floors to create a 1 of a kind stairway rail. KuDa Photography 2013

Contemporary Staircase with Wood 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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