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Large Midcentury Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Entry and stair.
Entry and stair.
BREWSTER Design / Build LLCBREWSTER Design / Build LLC
Floating glu-lam treads supported by 2x2 pickets. The space is intentionally left open underneath to showcase the on-demand hot water system.
This is an example of a large retro wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Seattle with open risers and wood walls.
Creston Remodel
Creston Remodel
WA Design ArchitectsWA Design Architects
Large midcentury wood straight glass railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Westwood Dr.
Westwood Dr.
John Webb Construction and DesignJohn Webb Construction and Design
This 2 story home was originally built in 1952 on a tree covered hillside. Our company transformed this little shack into a luxurious home with a million dollar view by adding high ceilings, wall of glass facing the south providing natural light all year round, and designing an open living concept. The home has a built-in gas fireplace with tile surround, custom IKEA kitchen with quartz countertop, bamboo hardwood flooring, two story cedar deck with cable railing, master suite with walk-through closet, two laundry rooms, 2.5 bathrooms, office space, and mechanical room.
Entryways & Mudrooms
Entryways & Mudrooms
California Closets, BerkeleyCalifornia Closets, Berkeley
Under-stair Mudroom/Entryway Storage
Design ideas for a large midcentury wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in San Francisco with painted wood risers.
A Crafty Mid-Century Modern Home
A Crafty Mid-Century Modern Home
Koncept Design + BuildKoncept Design + Build
Photo of a large retro wood u-shaped staircase in DC Metro with wood risers.
Deer Park Mid Century Modern Basement
Deer Park Mid Century Modern Basement
Patrick A. Finn, LtdPatrick A. Finn, Ltd
Inspiration for a large midcentury staircase in Chicago.
Cohen Residence
Cohen Residence
Abramson ArchitectsAbramson Architects
A living tree is stationed on the ground level, sprouting up through the multi-tier stairwell. Photo: Jim Bartsch
Photo of a large retro concrete u-shaped glass railing staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
Frank Llyod Wright - Lake Forest IL
Frank Llyod Wright - Lake Forest IL
Brett Bulthuis PhotographyBrett Bulthuis Photography
©Brett Bulthuis 2018
Design ideas for a large retro wood floating wire cable railing staircase in Chicago.
5T - Restoration of a Mid-Century Landmark
5T - Restoration of a Mid-Century Landmark
Stephen Moser ArchitectStephen Moser Architect
Photography: Michael Biondo
This is an example of a large retro wood u-shaped staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Black Hawk
Black Hawk
Christensen Capital, LLCChristensen Capital, LLC
Inspiration for a large midcentury carpeted curved staircase in St Louis with carpeted risers.
Total Lake Escape Family Retreat
Total Lake Escape Family Retreat
McCarten DesignMcCarten Design
Inspiration for a large retro wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Minneapolis with wood risers.
The Big Change
The Big Change
Portland Stair CompanyPortland Stair Company
White Oak treads with square edges and exposed end grain, White Oak newels and railings, plain black metal balusters
This is an example of a large retro wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Portland with painted wood risers.
Los Feliz Residence
Los Feliz Residence
Dutton Architects Inc.Dutton Architects Inc.
A modern mid-century house in the Los Feliz neighborhood of the Hollywood Hills, this was an extensive renovation. The house was brought down to its studs, new foundations poured, and many walls and rooms relocated and resized. The aim was to improve the flow through the house, to make if feel more open and light, and connected to the outside, both literally through a new stair leading to exterior sliding doors, and through new windows along the back that open up to canyon views. photos by Undine Prohl
Yuzen Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | WA
Yuzen Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | WA
FlooretFlooret
Clean and bright for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.
Ruxton Basement
Ruxton Basement
Bearded Builders, BaltimoreBearded Builders, Baltimore
Photo of a large midcentury staircase in Baltimore with wood walls.
Mid Century Modern I Bellevue, Washington
Mid Century Modern I Bellevue, Washington
Syltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting CompanySyltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting Company
Inspiration for a large midcentury wood u-shaped staircase in Seattle with wood risers.
Bellevue Mid-Modern
Bellevue Mid-Modern
Lane Williams ArchitectsLane Williams Architects
Steel staircase at entry features laminated oak treads. Heated concrete floors extend to both levels. The column covered with steel, on the right, contains HVAC ducts, and is decorated by the owners with changing magnet patterns. Photo by Lara Swimmer
Sennett Residence
Sennett Residence
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Large midcentury wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Rosedale House
Rosedale House
Alloy Homes IncorporatedAlloy Homes Incorporated
The large open-riser stair is located at the heart of the home and helps separate the private living areas from more public reception spaces. It's capped by a large 4'x4' skylight that washed light deep into the central parts of the home.
architecturally built mid-century modern Kitchen Remodel
architecturally built mid-century modern Kitchen Remodel
John Webb Construction and DesignJohn Webb Construction and Design
Here is an architecturally built mid-century modern home that was opened up between the kitchen and dining room, enlarged windows viewing out to a public park, porcelain tile floor, IKEA cabinets, IKEA appliances, quartz countertop, and subway tile backsplash.

Large Midcentury Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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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