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Medium Sized Contemporary Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Okura House
Okura House
Jessica Chloe PhotographyJessica Chloe Photography
stairway draws attention with vertical timber elements
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Auckland with wood risers.
Lum Road
Lum Road
S&A StairsS&A Stairs
Raw, industrial elements nurture the linear form of Lum Road’s staircase. Victorian Ash stringers are the base for an MDF stair with carpet finish, complete with a custom steel rod balustrade, and cladded feature steps.
Patterns...Rols...
Patterns...Rols...
Hertford Flooring LtdHertford Flooring Ltd
ROLS - Wool Carpet - Gala Key - Granite (colour) - Fitted onto Spring Bond underlay - Stairs and Landing in Buntingford Image 4/11
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Hertfordshire with carpeted risers.
Aménagement d'intérieur avec menuiserie sur-mesure
Aménagement d'intérieur avec menuiserie sur-mesure
Numa HomedesignNuma Homedesign
Medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Other with wood risers.
Summerhill
Summerhill
Harvest House CraftsmenHarvest House Craftsmen
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood straight wood railing staircase in Toronto with wood risers.
Rénovation d'un mas dans un style contemporain
Rénovation d'un mas dans un style contemporain
Créateurs d'IntérieurCréateurs d'Intérieur
Escalier avec rampe style moucharabier dans un mas provençal
Medium sized contemporary wood straight wood railing staircase in Paris with painted wood risers.
Sierra House
Sierra House
Steyn StudioSteyn Studio
View towards the entrance and cloak room, screened by the staircase. Photo by Imagen Subliminal
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Madrid with wood risers.
Modern Treppen
Modern Treppen
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary painted wood straight mixed railing staircase in Nuremberg with painted wood risers.
Rénovation villa Le Cheylas
Rénovation villa Le Cheylas
Avogadro MarionAvogadro Marion
Escalier rénové : Les marches on étés poncés et vernis. Les contremarches on étés repeintes en gris anthracite.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Grenoble with painted wood risers.
Wood's End
Wood's End
Narofsky Architecture + ways2designNarofsky Architecture + ways2design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood floating wood railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Forest Heights
Forest Heights
RebuildRebuild
Painted stairs with banded carpet. Rebuild LLC
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary carpeted straight mixed railing staircase in Portland with carpeted risers.
Villa A
Villa A
SJL ArchitektenSJL Architekten
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary concrete straight mixed railing staircase in Hamburg with open risers.
Courtyard House
Courtyard House
actLABactLAB
Beautifully detailed staircase with custom timber.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood straight wood railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Organic Life House
Organic Life House
Curran & Co. ArchitectsCurran & Co. Architects
j. ashley photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood curved metal railing staircase in Atlanta with wood risers.
Venice Beach House
Venice Beach House
JENNIFER GIERSBROOK INTERIOR DESIGNJENNIFER GIERSBROOK INTERIOR DESIGN
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Wohnhaus M, Treppenaufgang OG
Wohnhaus M, Treppenaufgang OG
Architekten Lenzstrasse DreizehnArchitekten Lenzstrasse Dreizehn
Architekten Lenzstrasse Dreizehn
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood straight metal railing staircase in Other with wood risers and feature lighting.
Wood, Carpet, Tile | DeForest, WI | Parade of Homes 2017
Wood, Carpet, Tile | DeForest, WI | Parade of Homes 2017
Sergenian's Floor CoveringsSergenian's Floor Coverings
A patterned carpet from Stainmaster installed on this multiple landing u-shaped staircase will hold up to heavy use.
Medium sized contemporary carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.
Holcroft House
Holcroft House
Design House ArchitectureDesign House Architecture
Photographer: Amanda Aitken
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood straight wood railing staircase in Hamilton with wood risers.
Whole House Remodel with Modern Design
Whole House Remodel with Modern Design
Newport RenewablesNewport Renewables
Photo of a medium sized contemporary painted wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Providence with wood risers.
Parquet
Parquet
Galimberti - Legno e BioediliziaGalimberti - Legno e Bioedilizia
Ufficio, zona ingresso. Parquet chiaro, finitura filo sega.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood staircase in Milan with wood 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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