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Floating Staircase with Wood Risers Ideas and Designs

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Williamsburg Carriage House
Williamsburg Carriage House
Sergio Mercado DesignSergio Mercado Design
Joshua McHugh
Large modern wood floating glass railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Modern Chic
Modern Chic
The Couture Haus Interior DesignThe Couture Haus Interior Design
Modern staircase with black metal railing, large windows and black sconces.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern wood floating metal railing staircase in Raleigh with wood risers.
千葉市_星久喜の住まい
千葉市_星久喜の住まい
タイラヤスヒロ建築設計事務所タイラヤスヒロ建築設計事務所
Photo of a small scandinavian wood floating wood railing staircase in Other with wood risers and wallpapered walls.
64_Freestanding Mezzanine Staircase, McLean VA 22101
64_Freestanding Mezzanine Staircase, McLean VA 22101
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
This design utilizes the available well-lit interior space (complementing the existing architecture aesthetic), a floating mezzanine area surrounded by straight flights composed of 1” hickory treads, a hand-forged metal balustrade system, and a stained wooden handrail to match finished flooring. The balcony/mezzanine area is visually open to the floor space below and above, and it is supported by a concealed structural beam. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company. ® All Rights Reserved.
K2 Ranch
K2 Ranch
Studio 133Studio 133
David O. Marlow
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary wood floating glass railing staircase in Denver with wood risers.
Darlington house
Darlington house
anderson architectureanderson architecture
Nick Bowers Photography
Small contemporary wood floating wood railing staircase in Sydney with wood risers.
MA Residence
MA Residence
Marc Lemoine Architecture, LLCMarc Lemoine Architecture, LLC
Ken Gutmaker Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary wood floating glass railing staircase in Las Vegas with wood risers.
Silo Stair
Silo Stair
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
A dramatic floating stair to the Silo Observation Room is supported by two antique timbers. Robert Benson Photography
Design ideas for an expansive country wood floating staircase in New York with wood 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
Redwood Road
Redwood Road
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
Modern wood floating metal railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
NOTTING HILL MAISONETTE No 1
NOTTING HILL MAISONETTE No 1
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
The tapered staircase is formed of laminated oak and was supplied and installed by SMET, a Belgian company. It matches the parquet flooring, and sits elegantly in the space by the sliding doors. Structural glass balustrades help maintain just the right balance of solidity, practicality and lightness of touch and allow the proportions of the rooms and front-to-rear views to dominate. Photography: Bruce Hemming
Horizontal railing with wood handrail
Horizontal railing with wood handrail
Capozzoli StairworksCapozzoli Stairworks
Custom painted steel horizontal railing with oak handrail made by Capozzoli Stairworks. Project location: Princeton, NJ. Please contact us at 609-635-1265 or visit our website www.thecapo.us for more information.
Seaton Village I
Seaton Village I
Picnic Design Inc.Picnic Design Inc.
Medium sized modern wood floating wood railing staircase in Toronto with wood risers.
Tiny Houses in the Woods
Tiny Houses in the Woods
The Construction Group Montana, LLCThe Construction Group Montana, LLC
Efficiently crafted access to the loft bedroom. Sturdy, modern and natural!
This is an example of a small rustic wood floating metal railing staircase in Other with wood 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.
Wood Staircase with Glass Railing
Wood Staircase with Glass Railing
Rockwood Custom HomesRockwood Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood floating glass railing staircase in Calgary with wood risers.
Custom Center-beam & Glass Inlay Railings
Custom Center-beam & Glass Inlay Railings
Bella Stairs, LLCBella Stairs, LLC
Featuring a Custom Steel Center-beam, Wood Treads with Closed Risers, and Clear Glass Inlay Railings. Photography credits to the esteemed Silvia Pangaro!
Gasser
Gasser
Heartland StairwaysHeartland Stairways
Tyler Rippel Photography
Inspiration for a large modern wood floating staircase in Cleveland with wood risers.
90_Classic Staircase with a Contemporary Twist, McLean VA 22101
90_Classic Staircase with a Contemporary Twist, McLean VA 22101
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
Traditional white-painted newels and risers combined with a modern vertical-balustrade system (black-painted rails) resulted in an elegant space with clean lines, warm and spacious feel. Staircase floats between large windows allowing natural light to reach all levels in this home, especially the basement area. CSC 1976-2021 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
Seaton Village I
Seaton Village I
Picnic Design Inc.Picnic Design Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood floating wood railing staircase in Toronto with wood risers.

Floating Staircase with Wood Risers 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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