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Medium Sized Contemporary Staircase Ideas and Designs

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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.
Raised deck and floating stairway
Raised deck and floating stairway
Bryan Assoc. Inc. ArchitectsBryan Assoc. Inc. Architects
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood curved wood railing staircase in Chicago with open risers.
Contemporary Glass Staircases
Contemporary Glass Staircases
Jarrods StaircasesJarrods Staircases
The top section of this Staircase is a renovation, and the bottom flight is new. The Lewington’s wanted to change the layout of their existing staircase as it wasting space in the hall.
Wood Floors
Wood Floors
M CraftM Craft
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood curved wood railing staircase in Chicago with wood risers.
Black Mass, Linden Street, San Francisco, Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS)
Black Mass, Linden Street, San Francisco, Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS)
Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS)Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS)
Residential Stair hallway with custom blackened metal guardrail and handrail. Tim Griffith Photography
Medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Los Angeles with painted wood risers.
Milford Contemporary
Milford Contemporary
Alger CustomsAlger Customs
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Other with wood risers.
Regents Terrace
Regents Terrace
Joey Vogel | Interior DesignJoey Vogel | Interior Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary carpeted u-shaped staircase in Toronto with carpeted risers.
Triton Residence
Triton Residence
FoxLin ArchitectsFoxLin Architects
Juintow Lin
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in San Diego with open risers.
Alemanys 5
Alemanys 5
Anna NogueraAnna Noguera
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Barcelona with wood risers.
Geschosstreppe mit LED- Beleuchtung
Geschosstreppe mit LED- Beleuchtung
Tischlerei Hunold GbRTischlerei Hunold GbR
Sebastian Franke
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in Other.
Pond Square (Staircase)
Pond Square (Staircase)
WildercreativeWildercreative
Timber stair carcass clad in solid oak treads with glass balustrade and hidden wine storage. Detail designed and built by Wildercreative. Photography by Mark Cocksedge
CASA C&C
CASA C&C
ariasrecalde taller de arquitecturaariasrecalde taller de arquitectura
Fernando Alda
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped staircase in Other with open risers.
Wrought Iron Interior Railings
Wrought Iron Interior Railings
Iron Age Manufacturing Ltd.Iron Age Manufacturing Ltd.
The sky's the limit when creating a custom Wrought Iron Railing. Iron is such a versitile material, we can create almost any design you can imagine! Our Wrought Iron Railings are custom designed and fabricated to fit the space in which it was intended. All metal components are welded together to create a structuraly solid railing you can enjoy for a lifetime!
Pinnacle Falls
Pinnacle Falls
Springtime BuildersSpringtime Builders
Local ash was used for the thick slab treads and guard rail parts.
Medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Wohnhaus Pfullingen
Wohnhaus Pfullingen
Rainer Graf ArchitektRainer Graf Architekt
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in Stuttgart with wood risers.
Mansfield Residence in Los Angeles
Mansfield Residence in Los Angeles
Hillstar Construction ServicesHillstar Construction Services
addet madan Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
Triton Residence
Triton Residence
FoxLin ArchitectsFoxLin Architects
View up main stairs to second floor. Photo: Juintow Lin
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood straight staircase in San Diego with wood risers.
Wainscott Residence
Wainscott Residence
SKOLNICK Architecture & Design PartnershipSKOLNICK Architecture & Design Partnership
Staircase Photo by Peter Aaron
Photo of a medium sized contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in New York with open risers.
Cycle House
Cycle House
chadbourne + doss architectschadbourne + doss architects
A new Seattle modern house designed by chadbourne + doss architects houses a couple and their 18 bicycles. 3 floors connect indoors and out and provide panoramic views of Lake Washington. The stair uses reclaimed wood and steel. The stair winds around an interior wall of backlit translucent fiberglass. photo by Benjamin Benschneider

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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