Metal and Concrete Staircase Ideas and Designs

Treasure Island

Martin Architects PC

Jeff Heatley
Contemporary metal u-shaped staircase in New York with metal risers.

Contemporary Staircase

Contemporary metal straight wire cable railing staircase in San Francisco with metal risers.

Коридор

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary concrete straight glass railing staircase in Other with wood risers and wainscoting.

Reforma de Duplex 12th Street

Jeanne Schultz Design Studio

Large retro concrete l-shaped metal railing staircase in Barcelona with metal risers.

OXFORD

Interior Particulier

This is an example of a medium sized urban concrete floating metal railing staircase in Los Angeles with brick walls and metal risers.

Bauhaus Lüneburger Heide

Vicky Hellmann

Photography: Vicky Hellmann
Photo of a medium sized modern concrete straight glass railing staircase in Hamburg with open risers and feature lighting.

Custom Access Stair

Pascetti Steel Design, Inc.

Residential custom access stair with steel railing located in Albuquerque. At Pascetti Steel we specialize in custom and pre-fabricated, ready-to-assemble stair units. From formed steel plate and channel stringers to stair units with aluminum ADA compliant treads. We can ship complete pre-finished stairs directly to the job site with all necessary hardware. Custom railings can always be added to match the style of stair. Working with architects and designers at the initial design stage or directly with homeowners, Pascetti Steel will make the entire process from drawings to installation seamless and hassle free. We plan safety and stability into every design we make, the railings and hardware are fabricated to be strong, durable and visually appealing. Choose from a variety of styles including cable railing, glass railing, hand forged and custom railing. We also offer pre-finished aluminum balcony railing for hotels, resorts and other commercial buildings.

HAUS WTC / frei geist / Einfamilienhaus in Ulm Eggingen

arc-studio carnevale architekten und ingenieure

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary concrete straight staircase in Other with concrete risers.

Stahltreppe mit Glasgeländer und Edelstahl Handlauf, Loft

kühnlein architekten GmbH

Wohnhaus mit großzügiger Glasfassade, offenem Wohnbereich mit Kamin und Bibliothek. Stahltreppe. Fließender Übergang zwischen Innen und Außenbereich und überdachte Terrasse.

New Featured Home Project

Neri Architects

1313- 12 Cliff Road, Highland Park, IL, This new construction lakefront home exemplifies modern luxury living at its finest. Built on the site of the original 1893 Ft. Sheridan Pumping Station, this 4 bedroom, 6 full & 1 half bath home is a dream for any entertainer. Picturesque views of Lake Michigan from every level plus several outdoor spaces where you can enjoy this magnificent setting. The 1st level features an Abruzzo custom chef’s kitchen opening to a double height great room.

Melhorn

Absolute Hardwood Flooring Inc

Inspiration for a medium sized classic metal curved staircase in Miami with wood risers and feature lighting.

Oakwood Walkout Patio

Liapis Landscape & Design

After - Grilling area, staircase, outdoor living space, shuffle board court, seating wall and cable railing
Photo of a large modern metal l-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with open risers.

Загородный дом в Королеве

FTdesign, дизайн-студия Любови Маленкиной

This is an example of a mediterranean metal l-shaped staircase in Moscow with metal risers.

Interior and Exterior

Finepoint Glass

This is an example of an urban metal straight staircase in London with open risers.

mIR House

Costa Calsamiglia Arquitecte

mIR House, Sant Fost de Campsentelles - Fotografía: Marcela Grassi
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary concrete u-shaped staircase in Barcelona with open risers.

Einfamilienhaus Düsseldorf - Ludenberg I

GEORG DÖRING ARCHITEKTEN BDA

This is an example of a large contemporary metal straight staircase in Dusseldorf.

MAISON CONTEMPORAINE BBC

JOSE MARCOS MAÎTRE D'OEUVRE

ESCALIER EXTÉRIEUR ENTRÉE PRINCIPALE
Inspiration for a large modern concrete staircase in Montpellier.

Einfamilienhaus RO10

Schiller Architektur BDA

Ronald Tillemann Photografie
Medium sized contemporary metal straight staircase in Stuttgart with open risers.

Triplex à Paris

Nido

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary concrete straight staircase in Paris.

Meat Packing Duplex

Axis Mundi

Packing a lot of function into a small space requires ingenuity and skill, exactly what was needed for this one-bedroom gut in the Meatpacking District. When Axis Mundi was done, all that remained was the expansive arched window. Now one enters onto a pristine white-walled loft warmed by new zebrano plank floors. A new powder room and kitchen are at right. On the left, the lean profile of a folded steel stair cantilevered off the wall allows access to the bedroom above without eating up valuable floor space. Beyond, a living room basks in ample natural light. To allow that light to penetrate to the darkest corners of the bedroom, while also affording the owner privacy, the façade of the master bath, as well as the railing at the edge of the mezzanine space, are sandblasted glass. Finally, colorful furnishings, accessories and photography animate the simply articulated architectural envelope. Project Team: John Beckmann, Nick Messerlian and Richard Rosenbloom Photographer: Mikiko Kikuyama © Axis Mundi Design LLC

Metal and Concrete 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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