Expansive Grey Staircase Ideas and Designs

This is an example of an expansive eclectic curved metal railing staircase in San Francisco with marble treads and marble risers.

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Ray Photo

Sebastian Schroer. by Jesper Ray - Ray Photo
Expansive industrial wood l-shaped staircase in Other with wood risers.

Custom Circular 3-Story Walnut Stair With Iron BalustersS

Trimcraft of Fort Myers, Inc.

This stair is one of our favorites from 2018, it’s truly a masterpiece! Custom walnut rails, risers & skirt with wrought iron balusters over a 3-story concrete circular stair carriage. The magnitude of the stair combined with natural light, made it difficult to convey its pure beauty in photographs. Special thanks to Sawgrass Construction for sharing some of their photos with us to post along with ours.

Homearama 2016

Debbie Sykes

Dawn Smith Photography
This is an example of an expansive traditional carpeted curved metal railing staircase in Cincinnati with carpeted risers.

MIST

Peter A. Sellar - Architectural Photographer

blond hardwood floors, modern staircase, floor to ceiling windows and glass walls, open concept family
Photo of an expansive modern staircase in Toronto.

Montecito, CA_Hilltop Residence

The Warner Group Architects, Inc.

Photo of an expansive modern u-shaped staircase in Santa Barbara.

Modern Living in Downtown Birmingham

Stalburg Design

A staircase is so much more than circulation. It provides a space to create dramatic interior architecture, a place for design to carve into, where a staircase can either embrace or stand as its own design piece. In this custom stair and railing design, completed in January 2020, we wanted a grand statement for the two-story foyer. With walls wrapped in a modern wainscoting, the staircase is a sleek combination of black metal balusters and honey stained millwork. Open stair treads of white oak were custom stained to match the engineered wide plank floors. Each riser painted white, to offset and highlight the ascent to a U-shaped loft and hallway above. The black interior doors and white painted walls enhance the subtle color of the wood, and the oversized black metal chandelier lends a classic and modern feel. The staircase is created with several “zones”: from the second story, a panoramic view is offered from the second story loft and surrounding hallway. The full height of the home is revealed and the detail of our black metal pendant can be admired in close view. At the main level, our staircase lands facing the dining room entrance, and is flanked by wall sconces set within the wainscoting. It is a formal landing spot with views to the front entrance as well as the backyard patio and pool. And in the lower level, the open stair system creates continuity and elegance as the staircase ends at the custom home bar and wine storage. The view back up from the bottom reveals a comprehensive open system to delight its family, both young and old!

Top Ridge

Wright Design

This charming European-inspired home juxtaposes old-world architecture with more contemporary details. The exterior is primarily comprised of granite stonework with limestone accents. The stair turret provides circulation throughout all three levels of the home, and custom iron windows afford expansive lake and mountain views. The interior features custom iron windows, plaster walls, reclaimed heart pine timbers, quartersawn oak floors and reclaimed oak millwork.

Greenwich Passive House Remodel

Trillium Architects

Inspiration for an expansive modern wood straight wood railing staircase in New York with wood risers and wood walls.

Enclave

Bita Interior Design

This is an example of an expansive traditional carpeted l-shaped glass railing staircase in San Diego with carpeted risers.

Award Winning Transitional New Build - McKinney, TX

Kay Cosby Interiors

First Place in the Residential New Construction Under 3,500 Sq. Ft. Category of the 2016 ASID Texas Dallas Design Community Design Ovation Awards The wife's style is country chic and the husband is into industrial modern. My goal was to incorporate as many of the existing furnishings as possible and add new ones to bridge the gab between the couples design styles. New pieces allowed us to choose modern shapes, yet cover them in more traditional fabrics. The taupe sofa in the living room and dining table chairs fit the bill perfectly. The husband requested a platform bed in the master bedroom so we chose one with a camel back style headboard. Additionally, the night stands acted in the opposite; traditional in style, yet contemporary in finish. It provides a wonderful balance and juxtaposition to the room. The living room fireplace was inspired by a photo from Houzz. It's an absolute joy to create spaces for my clients to love and love their family in. Photos by Barrett Woodward of Showcase Photographers

Ridgefield Home Renovation

Rachel Belden Interior Design LLC

Expansive classic wood l-shaped staircase in New York with wood risers.

Modern Stair

Lake Shore Stair Company

Inspiration for an expansive modern wood l-shaped staircase in Chicago with metal risers.

Hidden Canyon Retreat

ArchitecTor, PC

Tony Hernandez Photography
Expansive contemporary concrete floating staircase in Phoenix.

Millwork

Costello Doors and Millwork

Inspiration for an expansive industrial concrete u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Other with open risers.

Modern Hillside

GLDESIGN

Expansive modern wood straight wood railing staircase in Other with painted wood risers and tongue and groove walls.

Utah Valley Parade of Homes Spiral Staircase

Titan Homes

This beautiful spiral staircase spans all four floors of this amazing home. Intricate iron railings add an exquisite look to the already amazing staircase.

Old San Juan Restoration

Fernando Rodriguez Studio

Outdoor staircase with ceramic tiles
Expansive world-inspired straight staircase in Other.

Brewster New Construction Estate

Interior Conception

Modern Wood and Metal Floating Staircase in an Open Concept Floor Plan overlooking the Formal Living Area.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary metal l-shaped glass railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.

Oceanfront Home - Mantoloking, New Jersey

Crimson Capital

Design ideas for an expansive beach style wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in New York with wood risers.

Expansive Grey Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful 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 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 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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