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Floating and Curved Staircase Ideas and Designs

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H-Smith II
H-Smith II
SuprematiSupremati
Photo of a contemporary curved wood railing staircase in London with limestone treads and limestone risers.
HOUSE IN KENSINGTON
HOUSE IN KENSINGTON
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
Large traditional wood curved mixed railing staircase spindle in London with painted wood risers.
Notting Hill Terraced House
Notting Hill Terraced House
Simon Kennedy Architectural PhotographySimon Kennedy Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized wood curved wood railing staircase in London with wood risers.
Full Home Transformation - Gary Rd.
Full Home Transformation - Gary Rd.
Show Smart Staging & DesignShow Smart Staging & Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood curved staircase in DC Metro with wood risers.
Wildwood - Stair
Wildwood - Stair
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsGiulietti Schouten Weber Architects
Design ideas for a large contemporary wood floating glass railing staircase in Portland with open risers.
MH 2
MH 2
Signature Custom HomesSignature Custom Homes
Here we have a contemporary home in Monterey Heights that is perfect for entertaining on the main and lower level. The vaulted ceilings on the main floor offer space and that open feeling floor plan. Skylights and large windows are offered for natural light throughout the house. The cedar insets on the exterior and the concrete walls are touches we hope you don't miss. As always we put care into our Signature Stair System; floating wood treads with a wrought iron railing detail. Photography: Nazim Nice
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.
Wood's End
Wood's End
Narofsky Architecture + ways2designNarofsky Architecture + ways2design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood floating wood railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Eclectic Lake Home
Eclectic Lake Home
Art of Design, Jennifer CopelandArt of Design, Jennifer Copeland
Kristian Walker
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood floating staircase in Grand Rapids with open risers.
White Sails Mid-Century Modern
White Sails Mid-Century Modern
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Inspiration for a retro wood floating glass railing staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
Upper West Side Duplex
Upper West Side Duplex
Matthew Viederman Architect PCMatthew Viederman Architect PC
Photo of a medium sized modern wood curved wood railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Casually Elegant Custom Home- Naperville IL
Casually Elegant Custom Home- Naperville IL
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
Design ideas for a medium sized classic wood curved staircase in Chicago with wood risers.
BESPOKE HELICAL STAIRCASE at WG | Warm Minimalism - New Luxury MEWS HOME in BATT
BESPOKE HELICAL STAIRCASE at WG | Warm Minimalism - New Luxury MEWS HOME in BATT
misch_MISCH studiomisch_MISCH studio
FEATURE HELICAL STAIRCASE & HALLWAY in bespoke metal spindles, hand-stained bespoke handrail, light oak wood minimal cladding to stairs. style: Quiet Luxury & Warm Minimalism style interiors project: GROUNDING GATED FAMILY MEWS HOME IN WARM MINIMALISM Curated and Crafted by misch_MISCH studio For full details see or contact us: www.mischmisch.com studio@mischmisch.com
Dunvegan Floating
Dunvegan Floating
StairworksStairworks
This floating staircase was a different style from the usual Stairworks design. The owner wanted us to design, fabricate and install the steel and the treads, so our in-house staircase designer drew everything out. Because the owner has strong ties to China, he had everything sent away in order for the treads to be manufactured there. What made this tricky was that there wasn’t any extra material so we had to be very careful with our quantities when we were finishing the floating staircase build. The treads have LED light strips underneath as well as a high polish, which give it a beautiful finish. The only challenge is that the darker wood and higher polish can sometimes show scratches more easily. The stairs have a somewhat mid-century modern feel due to the square handrail and the Stairworks exclusive round spindle balustrade. This style of metal balustrade is one of our specialties as the fixing has been developed over the last year closely with our engineer allowing for there to be no fixings shown on the bottom of the tread while still achieving all engineering requirements.
Wrought Iron Balustrade with Organic style Leaf Detail
Wrought Iron Balustrade with Organic style Leaf Detail
Fine Iron – Architectural IronworkersFine Iron – Architectural Ironworkers
Fine Iron were commissioned to create this organic style balustrade with antique bronze patinated handrail for a large private country home.
Design ideas for a large farmhouse curved metal railing staircase spindle in Hampshire with wallpapered walls.
Repräsentative Treppe
Repräsentative Treppe
Bürogemeinschaft | bfl Architekten und BeraterBürogemeinschaft | bfl Architekten und Berater
Stufenlandschaft mit Sitzgelegenheit
Design ideas for a contemporary wood curved wood railing staircase in Berlin with wood risers and wood walls.
Mount Vernon View
Mount Vernon View
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
Stairway to upper level.
Photo of a large rustic wood floating wire cable railing staircase in DC Metro with wood risers.
Arch House
Arch House
Barker Associates Architecture OfficeBarker Associates Architecture Office
Design ideas for a contemporary curved staircase in New York.
Easton New Construction
Easton New Construction
Blueprint Dreams LLCBlueprint Dreams LLC
Photo of a large classic wood curved wood railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers and panelled walls.
Pasteur
Pasteur
Pamela MartinPamela Martin
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary painted wood curved wood railing staircase in Paris with painted wood risers.

Floating and Curved 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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