Glass Staircase Ideas and Designs

Laminated Glass Landing on the Second Floor

A glass landing was installed on the second floor to allow more natural light inside below.
Photo of a medium sized modern glass spiral metal railing staircase in Tampa with open risers.

Contemporary Staircase

Design ideas for a large contemporary glass u-shaped staircase in Other with open risers and feature lighting.

Staircase Installation in Mississauga

TMT Renovations& Build

This is an example of a large modern glass curved glass railing staircase in Toronto with glass risers.

68_Innovative and Ultra-modern Stairs with Glass Landings, Washington DC 20009

Century Stair Company

These stairs span over three floors and each level is cantilevered on two central spine beams; lack of risers and see-thru glass landings allow for plenty of natural light to travel throughout the open stairwell and into the adjacent open areas; 3 1/2" white oak treads and stringers were manufactured by our craftsmen under strict quality control standards, and were delivered and installed by our experienced technicians. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company LLC ® All Rights Reserved.

Certified Luxury Builders - J Paul Builders - Baltimore, MD - Custom Home A

Dream Coast Builders

Design ideas for a large contemporary glass l-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.

Glass Railing

Lemofet Glass Inc.

This is an example of a large glass floating glass railing staircase in New York.

Majestik Simple

Battig Design

Contemporary glass straight glass railing staircase in Montreal with open risers.

Bayadere Terrace

Hilton Builders

Inspiration for a large contemporary glass straight glass railing staircase in Orange County with open risers.

Vivienda Unifamiliar Peguerinos

TECNO Edificación

Contemporary glass spiral metal railing staircase in Madrid with carpeted risers.

Before and After remodel#1 Los Altos

Acadia-Architecture Davide Giannella

Custom staircase
Design ideas for a medium sized modern glass straight glass railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.

В гостях: Три уровня минимализма на Пречистенке

Ольга Шангина | Photography

Circular Staircase Project Takeover in Marathon

Bella Stairs, LLC

Curved glass railings and chrome stainless steel helped this space look light and airy.
Medium sized nautical glass u-shaped glass railing staircase in Tampa with open risers.

Veery Lane

DH Designs

New staircase and glass wall/railing
Design ideas for a contemporary glass floating staircase in Ottawa with open risers.

Ibisco Glass - Mod.D

New Living Scale

Il riuscito accostamento tra la nuova scala in metallo e vetro e quella preesistente in muratura e rivestimento in legno. Le due scale, come motivo di unione, presentano la medesima ringhiera realizzata in piatti di acciaio inox.

Parliament View

CANAL Architectural

Canal Engineer
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary glass spiral staircase in London with open risers.

Interior-3

User

Isabella Magnani Ph
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary glass straight staircase in Milan with feature lighting.

Stainless Dreams

Stainless Dreams® Ltd.

Inspiration for a modern glass straight metal railing staircase in Edmonton with metal risers.

BL single family house | edificio unifamiliare BL

BURNAZZI FELTRIN ARCHITETTI

Carlo Baroni
Inspiration for a contemporary glass floating staircase in Other with open risers.

Chapelle

Volumes Architectures

Photo of a large urban glass u-shaped staircase in Lyon with open risers.

Streeterville Stair

PH Made

Design ideas for a medium sized modern glass u-shaped staircase in Chicago with open risers.

Glass 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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