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Contemporary Staircase with Open Risers Ideas and Designs

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Big Bev
Big Bev
Carl Mattison DesignCarl Mattison Design
Take a home that has seen many lives and give it yet another one! This entry foyer got opened up to the kitchen and now gives the home a flow it had never seen.
Privium Homes Canvas Series - Spring Mountain Qld
Privium Homes Canvas Series - Spring Mountain Qld
Design RougeDesign Rouge
#BestOfHouzz
Design ideas for a contemporary wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Melbourne with open risers.
Cycle House
Cycle House
chadbourne + doss architectschadbourne + doss architects
A new Seattle modern house designed by chadbourne + doss architects houses a couple and their 18 bicycles. 3 floors connect indoors and out and provide panoramic views of Lake Washington. The stair uses reclaimed wood and steel. The stair winds around an interior wall of backlit translucent fiberglass. photo by Benjamin Benschneider
Houston Riverview Way
Houston Riverview Way
Tom Hurt ArchitectureTom Hurt Architecture
The stairs are as much a part of modern architecture as anything. They are thoughtfully designed to create a memorable experience, a contemporary version of something as old as time.
Tresco
Tresco
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Photo of a large contemporary wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Grand Rapids with open risers.
Pickford Residence
Pickford Residence
AAHA StudioAAHA Studio
Custom Home Staircase with stadium seating concept at entry hall
Medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Regal X Inc.Regal X Inc.
Floating staircase, open floor plan
Photo of an expansive contemporary wood straight mixed railing staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
Brooklyn Townhouse
Brooklyn Townhouse
Anjie Cho Architect PLLCAnjie Cho Architect PLLC
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood floating wire cable railing staircase in New York with open risers.
Faxon
Faxon
Euroline Steel WindowsEuroline Steel Windows
Inspiration for a contemporary wood l-shaped glass railing staircase in Orange County with open risers.
Villa A
Villa A
SJL ArchitektenSJL Architekten
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary concrete straight glass railing staircase in Hamburg with open risers and feature lighting.
King's Castle, Oakville, Master and Ensuite
King's Castle, Oakville, Master and Ensuite
Robyn Huether Architect Inc.Robyn Huether Architect Inc.
This is an example of a large contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Toronto with open risers.
Crescent Drive Residence
Crescent Drive Residence
Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney ArchitectsEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects
A sculptural walnut staircase anchors the living area on the opposite end, while a board-formed concrete wall with integrated American-walnut casework and paneling ties the composition together. (Photography by Matthew Millman)
Rochester Mid-Century
Rochester Mid-Century
Nightingale Co.Nightingale Co.
Large contemporary wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Detroit with open risers.
Noe Valley Contemporary
Noe Valley Contemporary
Holly A. Kopman Interior DesignHolly A. Kopman Interior Design
Photo by Christopher Stark
Contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Mountain Contemporary
Mountain Contemporary
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Tim Burleson
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Staircases and Handrails
Staircases and Handrails
Patrick Millwork IncPatrick Millwork Inc
Brady Pape
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Boise with open risers.
Herne Bay, Stairwell Screen
Herne Bay, Stairwell Screen
FoderaFodera
Fodera custom designed and manufactured the internal stairwell screen. Fodera took inspiration from the client’s love of mid century pattern. Ply with a paint finish.
Einfamilienhaus ZI12
Einfamilienhaus ZI12
Schiller Architektur BDASchiller Architektur BDA
Projekt - Sport - Foto
Medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Stuttgart with open risers.
St Petersburgh Place, Bayswater, London, W2
St Petersburgh Place, Bayswater, London, W2
Domus NovaDomus Nova
Contemporary u-shaped staircase in London with open risers.
White oak floating stair
White oak floating stair
Specialized Stair and RailSpecialized Stair and Rail
Ryan Patrick Kelly Photographs
This is an example of a contemporary wood floating mixed railing staircase in Edmonton with open risers.

Contemporary Staircase with Open 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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