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Medium Sized Metal Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Woodford Square
Woodford Square
Juliet Murphy PhotographyJuliet Murphy Photography
Medium sized classic wood curved metal railing staircase spindle in London with brick walls.
Stratford Whole House Renovation
Stratford Whole House Renovation
Audino Construction, Inc.Audino Construction, Inc.
Tommy Kile Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic wood straight metal railing staircase in Austin with painted wood risers.
Black and White Modern Design- Bismarck
Black and White Modern Design- Bismarck
Hallmark Homes Inc.Hallmark Homes Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional carpeted u-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.
Indian Hills Remodel
Indian Hills Remodel
restyle design, llcrestyle design, llc
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Denver with tongue and groove walls and under stair storage.
John Street South
John Street South
New Age DesignNew Age Design
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse carpeted l-shaped metal railing staircase in Toronto with wood risers and panelled walls.
Projet Antoine Déat
Projet Antoine Déat
RosaRosa
Beautiful open staircase
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary metal u-shaped metal railing staircase in Montreal with wood risers.
New Modern Farmhouse in Willow Glen-Dorrance Drive
New Modern Farmhouse in Willow Glen-Dorrance Drive
Sheila Santwani, Realtor & DeveloperSheila Santwani, Realtor & Developer
staircase landing, custom railing, walnut ballister
This is an example of a medium sized rural metal l-shaped metal railing staircase in San Francisco with metal risers.
Coronado Tropical Modern
Coronado Tropical Modern
Christian Rice Architects, Inc.Christian Rice Architects, Inc.
Medium sized world-inspired wood spiral metal railing staircase in San Diego with wood risers.
Main Stair
Main Stair
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
Inspired By Artwork - Stairway
Inspired By Artwork - Stairway
Allard + Roberts Interior Design, IncAllard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc
The staircase once housed a traditional railing with twisted iron pickets. During the renovation, the skirt board was painted in the new wall color, and railings replaced in gunmetal gray steel with a stained wood cap. The end result is an aesthetic more in keeping with the homeowner's collection of contemporary artwork mixed with antiques.
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.
Contemporary | Weston, Mo. Residence
Contemporary | Weston, Mo. Residence
Gahagan-Eddy Building CompanyGahagan-Eddy Building Company
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Custom home renovation
Custom home renovation
Piperbear DesignsPiperbear Designs
sara eastman photography
Photo of a medium sized modern wood straight metal railing staircase in Wilmington with painted wood risers.
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.
Bob-O-Link | 2018
Bob-O-Link | 2018
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Dallas with wood risers.
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.
Stainless Cable Railing Wood Staircase Design
Stainless Cable Railing Wood Staircase Design
Demax Staircase&RailingDemax Staircase&Railing
metal stringer and post with matt black powder coating oak stained tread 4" thickness 3/16" stainless steel cable railing 2"x2" metal post
This is an example of a medium sized modern wood straight metal railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Lakeside Tuscan
Lakeside Tuscan
Cook DesignsCook Designs
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean wood curved metal railing staircase in Austin with tiled risers.
Casa en Gracia
Casa en Gracia
SSCV ARQUITECTOSSSCV ARQUITECTOS
Design ideas for a medium sized urban metal u-shaped metal railing staircase in Barcelona with metal risers.

Medium Sized Metal 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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