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Medium Sized Contemporary Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Maison rénovée Caluire-et-Cuire (69)
Maison rénovée Caluire-et-Cuire (69)
Pierre Coussié PhotographiePierre Coussié Photographie
Pierre Coussié Photographie
Medium sized contemporary wood curved wood railing staircase in Lyon with wood risers.
House in Silver Lake
House in Silver Lake
Northport Flooring AmericaNorthport Flooring America
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood straight mixed railing staircase in Cleveland with painted wood risers.
Colorado Drytown Grove
Colorado Drytown Grove
Tiffany HomesTiffany Homes
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Denver with open risers.
Stainless Steel Cable Rail
Stainless Steel Cable Rail
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
Mark P.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary carpeted straight wire cable railing staircase in Detroit with carpeted risers.
Countrywood
Countrywood
Areli Home DesignsAreli Home Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Orange County with wood risers.
Contemporary Warmth: Highland Park Residence
Contemporary Warmth: Highland Park Residence
Carolina V. Gentry, RIDCarolina V. Gentry, RID
This forever home, perfect for entertaining and designed with a place for everything, is a contemporary residence that exudes warmth, functional style, and lifestyle personalization for a family of five. Our busy lawyer couple, with three close-knit children, had recently purchased a home that was modern on the outside, but dated on the inside. They loved the feel, but knew it needed a major overhaul. Being incredibly busy and having never taken on a renovation of this scale, they knew they needed help to make this space their own. Upon a previous client referral, they called on Pulp to make their dreams a reality. Then ensued a down to the studs renovation, moving walls and some stairs, resulting in dramatic results. Beth and Carolina layered in warmth and style throughout, striking a hard-to-achieve balance of livable and contemporary. The result is a well-lived in and stylish home designed for every member of the family, where memories are made daily.
Contemporary Glass Railing
Contemporary Glass Railing
BP BanisterBP Banister
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Other.
Modern San Francisco Home With Wide Plank Euro Oak Flooring
Modern San Francisco Home With Wide Plank Euro Oak Flooring
Hayasa Flooring Design, IncHayasa Flooring Design, Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood floating staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Cedar Hills, Texas Contemporary View #16
Cedar Hills, Texas Contemporary View #16
Winchester Residential DesignWinchester Residential Design
Jordan Kokel
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Dallas with open risers.
Powell House
Powell House
Dan Duckham ArchitectDan Duckham Architect
Medium sized contemporary carpeted straight staircase in Miami with open risers.
East 50th St. NY, NY
East 50th St. NY, NY
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in New York with wood risers.
VARM Development, Balboa Island, CA
VARM Development, Balboa Island, CA
Crown Jewell Entertainment Systems, Inc.Crown Jewell Entertainment Systems, Inc.
Bowman Group VARM Rob Montgomery
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary spiral metal railing staircase in Orange County with slate treads and open risers.
CASA PG
CASA PG
Nualart Arquitectura InteriorNualart Arquitectura Interior
Medium sized contemporary tiled l-shaped staircase in Other with tiled risers.
Mansfield Residence
Mansfield Residence
SkB ArchitectsSkB Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Seattle with open risers.
Philip
Philip
Wilkes Architects - Princeton Design GuildWilkes Architects - Princeton Design Guild
Catherine "Cie" Stroud Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Appartement Stephanstraße
Appartement Stephanstraße
Ringo PauluschRingo Paulusch
Foto: Ringo Paulusch. Ein Projekt von "spamroom" (www.spamroom.net).
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary metal straight staircase in Berlin with metal risers.
Interior Cable
Interior Cable
RailPro of Oregon, Inc.RailPro of Oregon, Inc.
Medium sized contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in Portland with wood risers.
455 Chartwell Rd. Oakville
455 Chartwell Rd. Oakville
KEYSTONE Home Designs by Gerardo CastilloKEYSTONE Home Designs by Gerardo Castillo
Gerardo Castillo
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood floating wood railing staircase in Toronto with open risers.
Casa Saüc
Casa Saüc
NOEMNOEM
Meritxell Arjalaguer
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in Barcelona with open risers.
Pinnacle Falls
Pinnacle Falls
Springtime BuildersSpringtime Builders
Open treads and stair parts allow light from the stair bumpout tower further into the basement and upper level.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with open risers.

Medium Sized Contemporary Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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