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Floating and Spiral Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Staircase | Staircase Design & Builds - Pelican Hill Estates
Staircase | Staircase Design & Builds - Pelican Hill Estates
The Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential GroupThe Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential Group
Inspiration for a medium sized modern carpeted spiral wood railing staircase in Orange County with wood risers and wainscoting.
Point West
Point West
Odin Industrial DesignOdin Industrial Design
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood floating glass railing staircase in Houston with wood risers.
Elsternwick, VIC - renovation and extension
Elsternwick, VIC - renovation and extension
My ArchitectMy Architect
Photo of a scandinavian wood spiral wood railing staircase in Melbourne with wood risers.
Simpson Street
Simpson Street
S&A StairsS&A Stairs
An iconic composition. Simpson Street enhances the versatility and beauty of Victorian Ash; curvaceous, warm, spell-binding.
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood spiral wood railing staircase in Melbourne with wood risers.
End of terrace home transformation in North London
End of terrace home transformation in North London
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
This is an example of a small classic wood spiral wood railing staircase in London with carpeted risers, tongue and groove walls and a dado rail.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
HQ ArchitectsHQ Architects
Inspired by the iconic American farmhouse, this transitional home blends a modern sense of space and living with traditional form and materials. Details are streamlined and modernized, while the overall form echoes American nastolgia. Past the expansive and welcoming front patio, one enters through the element of glass tying together the two main brick masses. The airiness of the entry glass wall is carried throughout the home with vaulted ceilings, generous views to the outside and an open tread stair with a metal rail system. The modern openness is balanced by the traditional warmth of interior details, including fireplaces, wood ceiling beams and transitional light fixtures, and the restrained proportion of windows. The home takes advantage of the Colorado sun by maximizing the southern light into the family spaces and Master Bedroom, orienting the Kitchen, Great Room and informal dining around the outdoor living space through views and multi-slide doors, the formal Dining Room spills out to the front patio through a wall of French doors, and the 2nd floor is dominated by a glass wall to the front and a balcony to the rear. As a home for the modern family, it seeks to balance expansive gathering spaces throughout all three levels, both indoors and out, while also providing quiet respites such as the 5-piece Master Suite flooded with southern light, the 2nd floor Reading Nook overlooking the street, nestled between the Master and secondary bedrooms, and the Home Office projecting out into the private rear yard. This home promises to flex with the family looking to entertain or stay in for a quiet evening.
Coronado Tropical Modern
Coronado Tropical Modern
Christian Rice Architects, Inc.Christian Rice Architects, Inc.
Medium sized world-inspired wood spiral metal railing staircase in San Diego with wood risers.
Colchester Kitchen & New Staircase
Colchester Kitchen & New Staircase
Resourceful RenovatorResourceful Renovator
New staircase to the second floor. Previously the only way to access the second story of the home was through the garage.
Contemporary wood spiral mixed railing staircase in Burlington with wood risers.
Main Stair
Main Stair
Berardi Building CompanyBerardi Building Company
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood floating metal railing staircase in New York.
Industrial Craftsman Lakehouse
Industrial Craftsman Lakehouse
CIRCLE Design StudioCIRCLE Design Studio
Medium sized modern wood floating wire cable railing staircase in Other.
Concealed Cantilever Stairs - Shelton, CT
Concealed Cantilever Stairs - Shelton, CT
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Custom made steel stringer cantilevered floating stairs. The stringer is concealed in the wall giving the appearance of the treads floating up to the second level. www.keuka-studios.com
Austin Victorian
Austin Victorian
ChangoChango
Austin Victorian by Chango & Co. Architectural Advisement & Interior Design by Chango & Co. Architecture by William Hablinski Construction by J Pinnelli Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott
Perchless Self Supported Mono Stringer with Integrated Landings
Perchless Self Supported Mono Stringer with Integrated Landings
Specialized Stair and RailSpecialized Stair and Rail
Photo of an expansive modern wood floating glass railing staircase in Edmonton.
Paddington Terrace, Sydney
Paddington Terrace, Sydney
Anatoly Patrick ArchitectureAnatoly Patrick Architecture
Contemporary staircase of timber and steel, hovers above a Victorian staircase, connecting second floor to third. Minimal new staircase allows light to fill the stair void.
Gloucester Road
Gloucester Road
Salu-tions Project ManagementSalu-tions Project Management
Design ideas for a contemporary wood floating wood railing staircase in Cornwall with open risers.
Woods Cove
Woods Cove
UserUser
This is an example of a midcentury floating wire cable railing staircase in Orange County with open risers.
Circular, Curved and Spiral Gallery
Circular, Curved and Spiral Gallery
Lake Shore Stair CompanyLake Shore Stair Company
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary painted wood spiral metal railing staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers.
Circular, Curved and Spiral Gallery
Circular, Curved and Spiral Gallery
Lake Shore Stair CompanyLake Shore Stair Company
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary painted wood spiral metal railing staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers.
Courtyard || Remodel || Austin, Texas || Stair
Courtyard || Remodel || Austin, Texas || Stair
Etch Design GroupEtch Design Group
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional wood floating mixed railing staircase in Austin with painted wood risers.
Lighting Styles for the Home
Lighting Styles for the Home
JSL, Inc. - Lighting DesignJSL, Inc. - Lighting Design
Large contemporary wood spiral wood railing staircase in Denver.

Floating and Spiral 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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