Industrial Wire Cable Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

Clybourn Ave Residence

Besch Architecture

Photo of a medium sized urban wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Chicago with open risers.

The New Traditional

Blue Heron Signature Homes

The initial and sole objective of setting the tone of this home began and was entirely limited to the foyer and stairwell to which it opens--setting the stage for the expectations, mood and style of this home upon first arrival. Designed and built by Terramor Homes in Raleigh, NC. Photography: M. Eric Honeycutt

Edgewood Loft

Small Carpenters At Large, Inc.

Photo By Gannon
Photo of an industrial metal wire cable railing staircase in Atlanta with metal risers.

New Stair to Roof Terrace and Large Skylight

a|r|design

Gut renovation of 1880's townhouse. New vertical circulation and dramatic rooftop skylight bring light deep in to the middle of the house. A new stair to roof and roof deck complete the light-filled vertical volume. Programmatically, the house was flipped: private spaces and bedrooms are on lower floors, and the open plan Living Room, Dining Room, and Kitchen is located on the 3rd floor to take advantage of the high ceiling and beautiful views. A new oversized front window on 3rd floor provides stunning views across New York Harbor to Lower Manhattan. The renovation also included many sustainable and resilient features, such as the mechanical systems were moved to the roof, radiant floor heating, triple glazed windows, reclaimed timber framing, and lots of daylighting. All photos: Lesley Unruh http://www.unruhphoto.com/

Interior Cable Rail Makeover

Great Lakes Metal Fabrication

MP.
Inspiration for a medium sized industrial wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Detroit with wood risers.

Hoboken Duplex

CD Interiors

custom commisioned art from @Andrewtedescostudios reclaimed brick wall. photo @gerardgarcia
Inspiration for a large industrial wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in New York with concrete risers.

Millwork

Costello Doors and Millwork

Inspiration for an expansive industrial concrete u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Other with open risers.

Boston Waterfront Condo

FBN Construction

Trent Bell
Industrial wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Boston with open risers.

Wagner Place

Carlton Edwards

Located in a historic building once used as a warehouse. The 12,000 square foot residential conversion is designed to support the historical with the modern. The living areas and roof fabrication were intended to allow for a seamless shift between indoor and outdoor. The exterior view opens for a grand scene over the Mississippi River and the Memphis skyline. The primary objective of the plan was to unite the different spaces in a meaningful way; from the custom designed lower level wine room, to the entry foyer, to the two-story library and mezzanine. These elements are orchestrated around a bright white central atrium and staircase, an ideal backdrop to the client’s evolving art collection. Greg Boudouin, Interiors Alyssa Rosenheck: Photos

Cleveland Heights Modern

Payne & Tompkins Design-Renovations

Inspiration for a medium sized urban wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Cleveland with open risers.

Minimalist Inspirations

Prima Homes

Design ideas for an industrial concrete straight wire cable railing staircase in Perth with concrete risers.

Interiors

Feeney Inc.

Custom CableRail in Custom Fabricated Frames Moskow Linn Architects, Greg Premru Photographer
Photo of an urban wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in San Francisco with open risers.

Close Up View of the New Industrial Style Staircase with Mountain Modern Touches

User

New staircase with open risers, wood treads, metal touches, and cable railing completed with accent lighting along faux brick wall.
Inspiration for a medium sized industrial wood straight wire cable railing staircase in Denver with open risers.

58 Walker Street

CONDE Construction

This is an example of a large urban wood straight wire cable railing staircase in New York with open risers.

Grand Junction House

GMK Architecture Inc

interior stair. photo: Jim Gempeler, GMK architecture inc.
Industrial wire cable railing staircase in Denver with open risers.

A house in the fields

Noga Arenson - Interior Design

Inspiration for an urban wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Tel Aviv with tiled risers.

Midtown Loft

Laura U Design Collective

Photos by Julie Soefer
Industrial wire cable railing staircase in Houston with open risers.

Moon Fleet Stairway

Anya Rice Photography

Interior Design: Robert Carslaw Photography: Anya Rice
Design ideas for an expansive industrial wood curved wire cable railing staircase in Other with metal risers.

Clybourn Ave Residence

Besch Architecture

Medium sized urban wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Chicago with open risers.

Rénovation d'un appartement style canut - Projet Canut

LITTLE WORKER

Design ideas for an urban straight wire cable railing staircase in Bordeaux.

Industrial Wire Cable Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful industrial 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 industrial 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 industrial 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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