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Medium Sized Midcentury Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Tapered posts and balusters
Tapered posts and balusters
Portland Stair CompanyPortland Stair Company
White Oak newel post, railing and balusters. Tapered newels and balusters
Medium sized midcentury wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Portland with wood risers.
Music Room Stairway
Music Room Stairway
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Medium sized midcentury wood straight wood railing staircase in Nashville with painted wood risers.
Pacific Palisades House
Pacific Palisades House
Fritz Johnson AIAFritz Johnson AIA
Olivier Koenig
Medium sized retro wood u-shaped staircase in Hawaii with painted wood risers.
Midcentury Beach House
Midcentury Beach House
Stratos FormStratos Form
Photography by Aidin Mariscal
Medium sized midcentury wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Orange County with wood risers.
50's ITALIAN LAKE HOUSE
50's ITALIAN LAKE HOUSE
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
composizione dei quadri originali della casa su parete delle scale. Sfondo parete in colore verde.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro u-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with marble treads, marble risers and wallpapered walls.
Chevy Chase - Mid Century
Chevy Chase - Mid Century
Teass \ Warren ArchitectsTeass \ Warren Architects
This is an example of a medium sized retro wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in DC Metro with wood risers and wood walls.
Scarboro Residence
Scarboro Residence
Uniik DesignUniik Design
Walnut staircase with black spindles add a beautiful contrast to the space! Pop of colour in the picture wall adds so much life to the hallway. Sky lights pour direct sunlight giving all colours an extra pop.
Callavance Court Renovation
Callavance Court Renovation
Alair Homes Savannah - The Strong GroupAlair Homes Savannah - The Strong Group
This interior renovation project took a traditional home in The Landings to a mid-century showpiece. There is a beautiful floating staircase as a focal point in the open floor plan. The black marble fireplace surround is a dramatic feature that spans both levels of this home. A folding door in the eating nook allows for easy access to the terraced back patio and two story sunroom provides great natural light in the living spaces of the home. A hidden door in the hall closet allows access to the technology of the home.
LA Home Builders/Coffey and Co. House of Interiors Fall Parade of Homes 2018
LA Home Builders/Coffey and Co. House of Interiors Fall Parade of Homes 2018
Coffey & Co. House of InteriorsCoffey & Co. House of Interiors
Lisza Coffey Photography
Photo of a medium sized midcentury carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Omaha with wood risers.
Midcentury Makeover
Midcentury Makeover
EdgeWork Design BuildEdgeWork Design Build
Custom, removable iron stair rail art/feature.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury staircase in Minneapolis.
Ridgemont Residence
Ridgemont Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Stair to second floor with Den at left and Powder Room at right. Photo by Clark Dugger. Furnishings by Susan Deneau Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury wood straight metal railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Mid Century Modern Remodel
D3 ArchitectsD3 Architects
Midcentury Modern entry and stairwell updates
Medium sized retro wood straight metal railing staircase in Seattle with wood risers.
Hannon Residence
Hannon Residence
Swift Lee OfficeSwift Lee Office
Elon Schoenholz
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury wood straight staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
1950's House Refurb
1950's House Refurb
Born Designers LtdBorn Designers Ltd
Photo of a medium sized midcentury straight wood railing staircase in Sussex with wood walls.
Mid Century Remodel
Mid Century Remodel
VFLA Architecture + InteriorsVFLA Architecture + Interiors
Medium sized midcentury wood straight wood railing staircase in Denver with painted wood risers.
Lutz Ave Whole House Remodel in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Lutz Ave Whole House Remodel in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
This midcentury-inspired custom hickory staircase was designed by Miranda Frye and executed by craftsman and Project Developer Matt Nicholas.
This is an example of a medium sized retro wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Detroit with wood risers.
Travis Heights Vacation Rental
Travis Heights Vacation Rental
Christen Ales Interior DesignChristen Ales Interior Design
Medium sized midcentury wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Austin with wood risers.
El Cajon - Midcentury Modern Kitchen & Stair Remodel
El Cajon - Midcentury Modern Kitchen & Stair Remodel
Superior Kitchen & Bath, Inc.Superior Kitchen & Bath, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury tiled l-shaped mixed railing staircase in San Diego with tiled risers.
east 2nd rockstar
east 2nd rockstar
mango design comango design co
Photo of a medium sized retro wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Vancouver with wood risers.
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Peg Cox DesignPeg Cox Design
Photo of a medium sized retro wood u-shaped staircase in Seattle with painted wood risers.

Medium Sized Midcentury Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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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