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Glass Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Michael Fullen Design GroupMichael Fullen Design Group
Design ideas for a contemporary floating glass railing staircase in Los Angeles with under stair storage.
Coastal Soft Modern
Coastal Soft Modern
Prater Architects, Inc.Prater Architects, Inc.
Photos by: Brent Haywood Photography. www.brenthaywoodphotography.com
Design ideas for a large modern wood spiral glass railing staircase in San Diego with open risers.
Modern Interior
Modern Interior
ALTER URBAN DESIGN COLLABORATIVEALTER URBAN DESIGN COLLABORATIVE
Design ideas for a contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Baltimore with open risers and a feature wall.
Lopez Ave
Lopez Ave
Lewis BuildersLewis Builders
Medium sized modern wood straight glass railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
Mid-Century Modern Home
Mid-Century Modern Home
AB design studio, inc.AB design studio, inc.
Ciro Coelho
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury wood l-shaped glass railing staircase in Santa Barbara with wood risers.
Kragarmtreppe mit Glasgeländer
Kragarmtreppe mit Glasgeländer
AboutwoodAboutwood
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood straight glass railing staircase in Bremen with glass risers.
Headland
Headland
Acorn Deck House CompanyAcorn Deck House Company
Headland is a NextHouse, situated to take advantage of the site’s panoramic ocean views while still providing privacy from the neighboring property. The home’s solar orientation provides passive solar heat gains in the winter while the home’s deep overhangs provide shade for the large glass windows in the summer. The mono-pitch roof was strategically designed to slope up towards the ocean to maximize daylight and the views. The exposed post and beam construction allows for clear, open spaces throughout the home, but also embraces a connection with the land to invite the outside in. The aluminum clad windows, fiber cement siding and cedar trim facilitate lower maintenance without compromising the home’s quality or aesthetic. The homeowners wanted to create a space that welcomed guests for frequent family gatherings. Acorn Deck House Company obliged by designing the home with a focus on indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces with a large, open great room and kitchen, expansive decks and a flexible layout to accommodate visitors. There is also a private master suite and roof deck, which showcases the views while maintaining privacy.
Water
Water
eMOD Construction Inc.eMOD Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary wood curved glass railing staircase in Chicago with open risers.
Serratus stairs
Serratus stairs
Ackworth HouseAckworth House
Our Serratus design uses serrated steel stringers that follow the shape of the staircase’s step treads, creating a zigzag effect that looks sleek and adds dimension to your stairwell.
West Coast Beachside
West Coast Beachside
Engels DesignEngels Design
Photo of a coastal wood straight glass railing staircase in Perth with wood risers.
Modern Oak and Fir Mono-Stringer with Glass
Modern Oak and Fir Mono-Stringer with Glass
Specialized Stair and RailSpecialized Stair and Rail
Photo of a modern wood floating glass railing staircase in Edmonton with wood risers.
Mountain Escape
Mountain Escape
Montana Build, Inc.Montana Build, Inc.
Inspiration for a contemporary wood straight glass railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Passive House en Torelló, Catalunya.
Passive House en Torelló, Catalunya.
Ipséité Design StudioIpséité Design Studio
Passive House en Torelló
Photo of a medium sized scandinavian wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Other with wood risers and wood walls.
Staircases
Staircases
Axis Mundi DesignAxis Mundi Design
Contemporary glass railing staircase in Chicago.
Stainless Steel and Glass
Stainless Steel and Glass
UserUser
Inspiration for a contemporary wood glass railing staircase in Toronto with wood risers.
Elm Park Gardens
Elm Park Gardens
UserUser
A semi-cantilevered, side fixed, side lit, bespoke Oak “Zig Zag” design staircase. The treads and risers are the same height and depth giving the staircase perfect symmetry. The staircase is supported away from the wall allowing light to shine up from one side, giving the illusion of a wider stair. The project was finished with a glass balustrade gallery held in place with stainless steel fixings into the matching Oak apron board. Photo Credit: Kevala Stairs
Staircase
Staircase
THINK Architecture, Inc.THINK Architecture, Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood straight glass railing staircase in Salt Lake City with wood risers.
"Pratt Island" - Darien, CT
"Pratt Island" - Darien, CT
Pagliaro Bartels Sajda ArchitectsPagliaro Bartels Sajda Architects
Medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Zoe
Zoe
Binks BalustradesBinks Balustrades
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary carpeted straight glass railing staircase in Other.
Villa Une - Saint jean Cap Ferrat
Villa Une - Saint jean Cap Ferrat
Aimo PlusAimo Plus
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood curved glass railing staircase in Nice with wood risers and wainscoting.

Glass Railing 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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