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All Glass Wine Cellar
All Glass Wine Cellar
Blue Grouse Wine CellarsBlue Grouse Wine Cellars
The all-glass wine cellar is the focal point of this great room in a beautiful, high-end West Vancouver home. Learn more about this project at http://bluegrousewinecellars.com/West-Vancouver-Custom-Wine-Cellars-Contemporary-Project.html Photo Credit: Kent Kallberg 1621 Welch St North Vancouver, BC V7P 2Y2‎ (604) 929-3180 - bluegrousewinecellars.com
Custom Design - Staircase - Elan
Custom Design - Staircase - Elan
Blue HeronBlue Heron
This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped glass railing staircase in Las Vegas.
Small Town Living
Small Town Living
DollHouse DesignDollHouse Design
Design ideas for a large modern wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Other with tiled risers.
Detail at Lightwell stairs
Detail at Lightwell stairs
KSR InteriorsKSR Interiors
Tony Murray Photography
Photo of a contemporary concrete glass railing staircase in London with open risers.
520 Bob-o-link Rd. Mississauga
520 Bob-o-link Rd. Mississauga
KEYSTONE Home Designs by Gerardo CastilloKEYSTONE Home Designs by Gerardo Castillo
South Elevation 3 storey window in front of the stairs with an interior and exterior landscaped area. Large basement walkout to the rear
Photo of a large contemporary wood floating glass railing staircase in Toronto with open risers.
Fowler Oran Park
Fowler Oran Park
Designer Staircases Pty LtdDesigner Staircases Pty Ltd
Design ideas for a contemporary wood straight glass railing staircase in Sydney with wood risers and a feature wall.
Bay House
Bay House
McClellan | TelloneMcClellan | Tellone
Bay House - Stair
Inspiration for a contemporary glass railing staircase in Seattle.
Azalea - The New American Home
Azalea - The New American Home
UserUser
Azalea is The 2012 New American Home as commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders and was featured and shown at the International Builders Show and in Florida Design Magazine, Volume 22; No. 4; Issue 24-12. With 4,335 square foot of air conditioned space and a total under roof square footage of 5,643 this home has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. It was designed and constructed to achieve the highest level of “green” certification while still including sophisticated technology such as retractable window shades, motorized glass doors and a high-tech surveillance system operable just by the touch of an iPad or iPhone. This showcase residence has been deemed an “urban-suburban” home and happily dwells among single family homes and condominiums. The two story home brings together the indoors and outdoors in a seamless blend with motorized doors opening from interior space to the outdoor space. Two separate second floor lounge terraces also flow seamlessly from the inside. The front door opens to an interior lanai, pool, and deck while floor-to-ceiling glass walls reveal the indoor living space. An interior art gallery wall is an entertaining masterpiece and is completed by a wet bar at one end with a separate powder room. The open kitchen welcomes guests to gather and when the floor to ceiling retractable glass doors are open the great room and lanai flow together as one cohesive space. A summer kitchen takes the hospitality poolside. Awards: 2012 Golden Aurora Award – “Best of Show”, Southeast Building Conference – Grand Aurora Award – “Best of State” – Florida – Grand Aurora Award – Custom Home, One-of-a-Kind $2,000,001 – $3,000,000 – Grand Aurora Award – Green Construction Demonstration Model – Grand Aurora Award – Best Energy Efficient Home – Grand Aurora Award – Best Solar Energy Efficient House – Grand Aurora Award – Best Natural Gas Single Family Home – Aurora Award, Green Construction – New Construction over $2,000,001 – Aurora Award – Best Water-Wise Home – Aurora Award – Interior Detailing over $2,000,001 2012 Parade of Homes – “Grand Award Winner”, HBA of Metro Orlando – First Place – Custom Home 2012 Major Achievement Award, HBA of Metro Orlando – Best Interior Design 2012 Orlando Home & Leisure’s: – Outdoor Living Space of the Year – Specialty Room of the Year 2012 Gold Nugget Awards, Pacific Coast Builders Conference – Grand Award, Indoor/Outdoor Space – Merit Award, Best Custom Home 3,000 – 5,000 sq. ft. 2012 Design Excellence Awards, Residential Design & Build magazine – Best Custom Home 4,000 – 4,999 sq ft – Best Green Home – Best Outdoor Living – Best Specialty Room – Best Use of Technology 2012 Residential Coverings Award, Coverings Show 2012 AIA Orlando Design Awards – Residential Design, Award of Merit – Sustainable Design, Award of Merit 2012 American Residential Design Awards, AIBD – First Place – Custom Luxury Homes, 4,001 – 5,000 sq ft – Second Place – Green Design
Huper Optik Ceramic 70 Window Film installed in this beautiful Los Angeles home
Huper Optik Ceramic 70 Window Film installed in this beautiful Los Angeles home
WindowTintLA.comWindowTintLA.com
Window Tint LA installed Huper Optik Ceramic 70 Window Film in this beautiful Los Angeles home. This homeowner wanted a film that would help block heat and prevent their furniture and hardwood floors from fading. Huper Optik's Ceramic 70 Window Film was a great film choice because it provides 99.9% UV light rejection and blocks 88% of infrared heat. Huper Optik's Ceramic Films are absolutely the best performing films on the market. Huper Optik's Ceramics are the only 100% dye free and metal free films on the market. Since the films are 100% dye free, you get the most natural view out and there is no dye to fade over time. Metalized films are great for privacy. All of the films we carry include a Lifetime Residential and 15 year warranty .
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles luxury home living green wall & modern LED ch
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles luxury home living green wall & modern LED ch
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles luxury home living green wall & modern LED chandelier. Photo by Simon Berlyn.
Inspiration for a large modern wood floating glass railing staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
Pacific Heights Wurster
Pacific Heights Wurster
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
For this classic San Francisco William Wurster house, we complemented the iconic modernist architecture, urban landscape, and Bay views with contemporary silhouettes and a neutral color palette. We subtly incorporated the wife's love of all things equine and the husband's passion for sports into the interiors. The family enjoys entertaining, and the multi-level home features a gourmet kitchen, wine room, and ample areas for dining and relaxing. An elevator conveniently climbs to the top floor where a serene master suite awaits.
contemporary railing
contemporary railing
Bronze Age Metal Design, Inc.Bronze Age Metal Design, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
MuSh Residence
MuSh Residence
LAB+ (Liang Architecture Bureau+, Inc.)LAB+ (Liang Architecture Bureau+, Inc.)
Medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Melrose Ave
Melrose Ave
Meghan Carter Design Inc.Meghan Carter Design Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary straight glass railing staircase in Toronto with under stair storage.
I colori della natura
I colori della natura
michele volpi - studio interior designmichele volpi - studio interior design
l'ingresso alla mansarda, dove uno strapuntino allo sbarco delle scale, troppo stretto per essere sfruttato in altro modo, è stato utilizzato per realizzare una fioriera che funga da porta ideale di quello che sarà deputato a luogo eclettico, dal conviviale, alla camera ospiti, a zona relax
Walnut, stainless steel and glass staircase
Walnut, stainless steel and glass staircase
CAST architectureCAST architecture
Matt Hutchins
Inspiration for a contemporary wood straight glass railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
solid white oak mono-stringer
solid white oak mono-stringer
Specialized Stair and RailSpecialized Stair and Rail
Ryan Patrick Kelly Photographs
Design ideas for a modern wood straight glass railing staircase in Edmonton with open risers.
Snow King Residence
Snow King Residence
Dynia ArchitectsDynia Architects
This house is sited on the steep, north facing slope of Snow King Mountain. The main living spaces are located on the top level to take advantage of the sweeping views of the Tetons and National Elk Refuge. Arrival at this top level is through a stair atrium generously illuminated with skylights, which filter daylight throughout the interior – critical to a site deep in the trees with no direct sun during the winter months.
Modern Design Steel Wood Staircase With Glass Railing
Modern Design Steel Wood Staircase With Glass Railing
Demax Staircase&RailingDemax Staircase&Railing
Demax Arch
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Parapetto in vetro su misura con borchie quadrate
Parapetto in vetro su misura con borchie quadrate
Vivere il Vetro SrlVivere il Vetro Srl
Photo of an industrial concrete u-shaped glass railing staircase in Other with concrete risers.

Green 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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