Luxury Wood Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

A modern staircase that is both curved and u-shaped, with fluidly floating wood stair railing. Cascading glass teardrop chandelier hangs from the to of the 3rd floor. In the distance is the formal living room with a stone facade fireplace and built in bookshelf.

The Juliette 2021 Parade of Homes Entry

Affinity Homes LLC

Photo of a large modern wood curved wood railing staircase in Portland with panelled walls.

Seventh Green

Sage Designs

Entry Foyer and stair hall with marble checkered flooring, white pickets and black painted handrail. View to Dining Room and arched opening to Kitchen beyond.

Andes Cove Family Home

Oliver Custom Homes

Builder: Oliver Custom Homes. Architect: Barley|Pfeiffer. Interior Design: Panache Interiors. Photographer: Mark Adams Media. The ombre risers on the stairs continue to the top level of the home.

Grand Staircase

Karp Associates Inc.

Elegant and classic foyer with multi-level wrap-around staircase.
Expansive classic carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.

Atherton - Complete Renovation

EBCON Corporation

Complete Renovation Build: EBCON Corporation Design: Tineke Triggs - Artistic Designs for Living Architecture: Tim Barber and Kirk Snyder Landscape: John Dahlrymple Landscape Architecture Photography: Laura Hull

Golden Hour Garden

Herlong Architects

Photo of a large coastal wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Charleston.

Midlothian Custom New Build

Jennifer Stoner Interiors

We carried the wainscoting from the foyer all the way up the stairwell to create a more dramatic backdrop. The newels and hand rails were painted Sherwin Williams Iron Ore, as were all of the interior doors on this project.

Modern Farmhouse in Altadore

Trickle Creek Designer Homes

Love how this glass wall makes the stairway open and airy!
Inspiration for a medium sized country wood floating wood railing staircase in Calgary with open risers.

Stairs

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

The Bedford House

Lori Dennis Interior Design

A modern staircase that is both curved and u-shaped, with fluidly floating wood stair railing. Cascading glass teardrop chandelier hangs from the to of the 3rd floor down to the Basement.

Demarest, NJ - Stair and Hall Runner

G. Fried Carpet & Design

This picture shows a custom contoured carpet runner we made for this customer. This is simple "FIELD" only runner with bound sides but looks great keeping with the minimalistic feel of the rest of the house. Fabricated in Paramus, NJ installed in Demarest, NJ by our amazing installation team led by Ivan Bader who is also the Photographer. 2017

Interior Projects

Lea Sisson Architect llc

David Marlow Interior design of stair case
Inspiration for a large modern glass spiral wood railing staircase in Denver with metal risers.

Modern Farm House Estate

Innovative Designs

this home is a unique blend of a transitional exterior and a contemporary interior. the staircase floats in the space, not touching the walls.
Photo of a large traditional wood floating wood railing staircase in Miami.

Staircase/Second Floor Landing - Contemporary Project

Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC

The main staircase and focal point of the entry leads up to the second floor landing/balcony, with glass railing, provides a great view of the two story book-matched marble ribbon fireplace and the living room below. The all white space has a soaring custom white geometric (octagonal) coffered ceiling and panel molding, black wood accents (banister) and light hardwood flooring. A beautiful glass and brass accented chandelier hangs above the entryway. Architect: Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC Interior Designer: JSE Interior Designs Builder: True North Photographer: Adam Kane Macchia

Watermans Bay

David Wilkes Design

Design ideas for a medium sized industrial concrete straight wood railing staircase in Perth with concrete risers.

Hall and Stairs Interior Design in Richmond, West London

Timothy James Interiors

Entrance Hall and Staircase Interior Design Project in Richmond, West London We were approached by a couple who had seen our work and were keen for us to mastermind their project for them. They had lived in this house in Richmond, West London for a number of years so when the time came to embark upon an interior design project, they wanted to get all their ducks in a row first. We spent many hours together, brainstorming ideas and formulating a tight interior design brief prior to hitting the drawing board. Reimagining the interior of an old building comes pretty easily when you’re working with a gorgeous property like this. The proportions of the windows and doors were deserving of emphasis. The layouts lent themselves so well to virtually any style of interior design. For this reason we love working on period houses. It was quickly decided that we would extend the house at the rear to accommodate the new kitchen-diner. The Shaker-style kitchen was made bespoke by a specialist joiner, and hand painted in Farrow & Ball eggshell. We had three brightly coloured glass pendants made bespoke by Curiousa & Curiousa, which provide an elegant wash of light over the island. The initial brief for this project came through very clearly in our brainstorming sessions. As we expected, we were all very much in harmony when it came to the design style and general aesthetic of the interiors. In the entrance hall, staircases and landings for example, we wanted to create an immediate ‘wow factor’. To get this effect, we specified our signature ‘in-your-face’ Roger Oates stair runners! A quirky wallpaper by Cole & Son and some statement plants pull together the scheme nicely.

Oceanfront Home in Mantoloking, New Jersey

Falcon Industries

Motion City Media
Photo of a medium sized carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in New York with carpeted risers.

Historic Queen Village

Jibe Design

A traditional wood stair I designed as part of the gut renovation and expansion of a historic Queen Village home. What I find exciting about this stair is the gap between the second floor landing and the stair run down -- do you see it? I do a lot of row house renovation/addition projects and these homes tend to have layouts so tight I can't afford the luxury of designing that gap to let natural light flow between floors.

DUEPIÙUNO P5

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Milan with wood risers and wood walls.

Luxury Wood 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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