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Medium Sized Contemporary Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Berardi Building CompanyBerardi Building Company
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood floating metal railing staircase in New York.
Contemporary Rustic Basement Remodel
Contemporary Rustic Basement Remodel
Melton Design BuildMelton Design Build
This contemporary rustic basement remodel transformed an unused part of the home into completely cozy, yet stylish, living, play, and work space for a young family. Starting with an elegant spiral staircase leading down to a multi-functional garden level basement. The living room set up serves as a gathering space for the family separate from the main level to allow for uninhibited entertainment and privacy. The floating shelves and gorgeous shiplap accent wall makes this room feel much more elegant than just a TV room. With plenty of storage for the entire family, adjacent from the TV room is an additional reading nook, including built-in custom shelving for optimal storage with contemporary design. Photo by Mark Quentin / StudioQphoto.com
Timber Staircase - HAB Housing
Timber Staircase - HAB Housing
Multi-TurnMulti-Turn
We worked with HAB Housing to create this stunning design for their new development of homes in Kings Worthy, Winchester.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood straight wood railing staircase in Hampshire with wood risers.
Townhouse Renovation in Downtown Beaufort
Townhouse Renovation in Downtown Beaufort
DCS CorporationDCS Corporation
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary tiled straight metal railing staircase in Atlanta with painted wood risers.
Carona Del Mar
Carona Del Mar
Anne Michaelsen DesignAnne Michaelsen Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Contemporary | Weston, Mo. Residence
Contemporary | Weston, Mo. Residence
Gahagan-Eddy Building CompanyGahagan-Eddy Building Company
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Oakholt
Oakholt
Brown&Co LLPBrown&Co LLP
Joakim Boren
Medium sized contemporary wood straight metal railing staircase in Other with wood risers and under stair storage.
‘Contemporary cut’ New staircase
‘Contemporary cut’ New staircase
First Step DesignsFirst Step Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood l-shaped glass railing staircase in West Midlands with wood risers and feature lighting.
Durham renovation
Durham renovation
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
This renovation consisted of a complete kitchen and master bathroom remodel, powder room remodel, addition of secondary bathroom, laundry relocate, office and mudroom addition, fireplace surround, stairwell upgrade, floor refinish, and additional custom features throughout.
North Fitzroy Additions and Alterations
North Fitzroy Additions and Alterations
Rebecca Naughtin ArchitectRebecca Naughtin Architect
Tatjana Plitt
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Melbourne with wood risers and under stair storage.
Port Washington Residence
Port Washington Residence
Soglia ArchitectureSoglia Architecture
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood straight wire cable railing staircase in New York with open risers.
Indoor Railing and Window Ironwork
Indoor Railing and Window Ironwork
A & R Iron WorksA & R Iron Works
Delaware County's Highly Specialized Wrought Iron Design Experts Amanda Adams 21 Nealy Blvd., Suite 2101 Trainer, PA 19061
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood straight metal railing staircase in Philadelphia with wood risers.
Shades of blue
Shades of blue
iPozdnyakov StudioiPozdnyakov Studio
Designer: Ivan Pozdnyakov Foto: Sergey Ananiev
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Moscow with wood risers.
varios
varios
RADA&MULLER ARQUITECTOSRADA&MULLER ARQUITECTOS
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in Madrid with open risers.
Vivienda Black and White
Vivienda Black and White
La ArquitecturíaLa Arquitecturía
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in Madrid with open risers.
Legacy Showhome
Legacy Showhome
UserUser
Home built by Legacy Homes Saskatoon, all flooring and blinds supplied and installed by Braid Flooring & Window Fashions
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in Other with wood risers.
Colorado Now
Colorado Now
Tiffany HomesTiffany Homes
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Denver with carpeted risers and feature lighting.
rénovation appartement 38/50M2
rénovation appartement 38/50M2
Nelson Architecture Interieure & DesignNelson Architecture Interieure & Design
shoootin
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in Paris with open risers.
APPARTEMENT BAR
APPARTEMENT BAR
FELIX MILLORY ARCHITECTUREFELIX MILLORY ARCHITECTURE
Ludo Martin
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary metal l-shaped staircase in Paris with metal risers.
Presidio Heights
Presidio Heights
Drömhus General ContractorsDrömhus General Contractors
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in San Francisco 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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