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Treppe aus BauBuche Paneel X mit tiefmatter weißer Oberfläche
Treppe aus BauBuche Paneel X mit tiefmatter weißer Oberfläche
hokonhokon
Hokon / Masukowitz
This is an example of a contemporary staircase in Dortmund.
Treppe aus BauBuche Paneel X mit tiefmatter weißer Oberfläche
Treppe aus BauBuche Paneel X mit tiefmatter weißer Oberfläche
hokonhokon
Hokon / Masukowitz
Photo of a contemporary staircase in Dortmund.
Küche Eiche Altholz
Küche Eiche Altholz
Julian Walbeck | Raumkonzept und MöbeldesignJulian Walbeck | Raumkonzept und Möbeldesign
KÜCHE KÖLN Eiche Altholz und Birkenmultiplex mit Phenolharz filmbeschichtet, Arbeitsplatte Edelstahl
Inspiration for a contemporary staircase in Dortmund with under stair storage.
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Contemporary Full Home Design in Raspberry Patch, CO
Contemporary Full Home Design in Raspberry Patch, CO
Sefra Maples Interior Design and ConsultingSefra Maples Interior Design and Consulting
Photo of a large contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Denver with open risers.
Luxury Penthouse
Luxury Penthouse
UserUser
Contemporary Staircase
This is an example of an expansive contemporary wood straight staircase in New York with metal risers.
Hermosa Beach Ocean View Family Home
Hermosa Beach Ocean View Family Home
Design + Build by LazarDesign + Build by Lazar
Open staircase leads to top floor with kitchen, family and rooftop deck. To the left is the theater room. Thoughtfully designed by Steve Lazar design+build by South Swell. designbuildbysouthswell.com Photography by Joel Silva.
Milton, VT Outdoor Living!
Milton, VT Outdoor Living!
MAPLE LEAF LANDSCAPINGMAPLE LEAF LANDSCAPING
Photos courtesy of Red House Building
Photo of a medium sized contemporary concrete spiral staircase in Burlington with open risers.
475 Center Island - Golden Beach
475 Center Island - Golden Beach
SDH Studio Architecture and Interior DesignSDH Studio Architecture and Interior Design
SDH Studio - Architecture and Design Location: Golden Beach, Florida, USA Located on a waterfront lot, this home was designed as a narrative of the family’s love for green, quiet and light infused spaces. The use of natural materials in its architecture emphasizes the relationship between the structure and its surroundings, while a sequence of private/public spaces lead to an oversized cantilevered overhang that integrates the interior living area to the landscape.
475 Center Island - Golden Beach
475 Center Island - Golden Beach
SDH Studio Architecture and Interior DesignSDH Studio Architecture and Interior Design
SDH Studio - Architecture and Design Location: Golden Beach, Florida, USA Located on a waterfront lot, this home was designed as a narrative of the family’s love for green, quiet and light infused spaces. The use of natural materials in its architecture emphasizes the relationship between the structure and its surroundings, while a sequence of private/public spaces lead to an oversized cantilevered overhang that integrates the interior living area to the landscape.
Villa C.
Villa C.
weisslicht.fotografieweisslicht.fotografie
Photo of an expansive contemporary tiled u-shaped staircase in Cologne with tiled risers.
Treppe
Treppe
Benjamin von Pidoll I ArchitekturBenjamin von Pidoll I Architektur
Philip Kistner
Photo of an expansive contemporary wood straight staircase in Cologne with open risers.
Goethe Street Residence - stair to private roof terrace
Goethe Street Residence - stair to private roof terrace
Booth HansenBooth Hansen
Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing Photographers
Photo of a contemporary wood floating staircase in Chicago with open risers.
Hemingway
Hemingway
AVID Associates LLCAVID Associates LLC
A modern staircase designed by AVID Associates. Michael Hunter
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Dallas with open risers.
white oak mono stringer with stainless steel spindles
white oak mono stringer with stainless steel spindles
Specialized Stair and RailSpecialized Stair and Rail
Ryan Patrick Kelly Photographs
Photo of a contemporary wood floating mixed railing staircase in Edmonton with open risers.
white oak mono stringer with stainless steel spindles
white oak mono stringer with stainless steel spindles
Specialized Stair and RailSpecialized Stair and Rail
Ryan Patrick Kelly Photographs
Inspiration for a contemporary wood floating mixed railing staircase in Edmonton with open risers.
Logan
Logan
Katsiaryna ShumskayaKatsiaryna Shumskaya
Removable stair guard was designed to facilitate moving in the future.
Inspiration for a small contemporary staircase in Montreal.
猫と暮らす家
猫と暮らす家
Unico design／ウニコデザイン一級建築士事務所Unico design／ウニコデザイン一級建築士事務所
624PHOTO 村田雄彦
Contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Tokyo with wood risers.
Luxury penthouse on The Strand by Peek Architecture
Luxury penthouse on The Strand by Peek Architecture
Alex Maguire PhotographyAlex Maguire Photography
Alex Maguire
Contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in London with wood risers.
"Mountain Top Project"
"Mountain Top Project"
James L Carroll & Associates IncJames L Carroll & Associates Inc
Expansive contemporary wood floating staircase in Salt Lake City with open risers.

Contemporary Staircase 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.
Maisonette-Wohnung Feststrasse
Maisonette-Wohnung Feststrasse
Drexler Guinand Jauslin Architekten GmbHDrexler Guinand Jauslin Architekten GmbH
Renovierung Maisonette-Wohnung Feststrasse
Inspiration for a contemporary staircase in Frankfurt.
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