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Wire Cable Railing Glass Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
Design ideas for a contemporary glass spiral wire cable railing staircase in San Francisco with open risers and feature lighting.
Browns Point Residence
Browns Point Residence
David Pool Architecture pllcDavid Pool Architecture pllc
This view is of the two story space and staircase to the lower level. Painted steel channel stringers, textured slumped glass treads and stainless steel cables add to the an open and transparent staircase. www.Envision-Architecture.biz William Wright Photography
Green House
Green House
Todd Gordon Mather ArchitectTodd Gordon Mather Architect
Photo of a rustic glass floating wire cable railing staircase in Salt Lake City with open risers.
Monolama Staircase
Monolama Staircase
Stair Solution, LLCStair Solution, LLC
Rintal
Large modern glass straight wire cable railing staircase in Atlanta with open risers and feature lighting.
Escaliers et gardes-corps métalliques
Escaliers et gardes-corps métalliques
SFMPSFMP
Réalisation d'un escalier à limon central en acier, marches en verre dépoli et gardes-corps à câbles design. Ajout de "détails" pour une parfaite harmonisation dans l'espace comme du carrelage en verre dans le sol, des tablettes en verre...
Jarrah House
Jarrah House
John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIAJohn Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA
This is an example of a contemporary glass u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Scala
Scala
Anice ArchitetturaAnice Architettura
Elemento di carattere: scala in vetro ed acciao, moderna e minimalista.
Small modern glass spiral wire cable railing staircase in Milan with open risers.
Ristrutturazione di un rustico in Val Tidone
Ristrutturazione di un rustico in Val Tidone
Geom. Norberto PonziniGeom. Norberto Ponzini
Inspiration for a rustic glass l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Milan with metal risers and brick walls.
Aquarelle Restructuration d'une habitation
Aquarelle Restructuration d'une habitation
Jean-François Dupeyron Architecte d'intérieurJean-François Dupeyron Architecte d'intérieur
Inspiration for a large urban glass curved wire cable railing staircase in Bordeaux with open risers.
Gamme escapi
Gamme escapi
EscapiEscapi
Medium sized contemporary glass l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Reims.
Ristrutturazione di un rustico in Val Tidone
Ristrutturazione di un rustico in Val Tidone
Geom. Norberto PonziniGeom. Norberto Ponzini
Design Norberto Ponzini
Photo of an expansive modern glass floating wire cable railing staircase in Milan with metal risers and brick walls.
Escaliers et gardes-corps métalliques
Escaliers et gardes-corps métalliques
SFMPSFMP
Réalisation d'un escalier à limon central en acier, marches en verre dépoli et ses gardes-corps à câbles design
Medium sized modern glass u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Paris with open risers.
Scala
Scala
Anice ArchitetturaAnice Architettura
Elemento di carattere: scala in vetro ed acciao, moderna e minimalista.
Inspiration for a small modern glass spiral wire cable railing staircase in Milan with open risers.
Gamme escapi
Gamme escapi
EscapiEscapi
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary glass straight wire cable railing staircase in Reims.
Ristrutturazione di un rustico in Val Tidone
Ristrutturazione di un rustico in Val Tidone
Geom. Norberto PonziniGeom. Norberto Ponzini
Design Norberto Ponzini
Design ideas for an expansive modern glass floating wire cable railing staircase in Milan with metal risers and brick walls.

Wire Cable Railing 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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