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Metal and Glass Staircase Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
Escalier suspendu
Escalier suspendu
Atelier SagittaAtelier Sagitta
Escalier suspendu en métal blanc. Les marches sont en chêne massif pour améliorer le confort au toucher. Les montants verticaux et horizontaux permettent de sécuriser l'escalier pour les enfants et d'accrocher des éléments déco. Sa forme et sa couleur et l'épaisseur des éléments ne dépassant pas 25 mm lui permettent littéralement de se fondre dans la pièce. En savoir plus : https://www.houzz.fr/discussions/4321766/comment-creer-une-tremie-d-escalier
Black Wood parkettgolv
Black Wood parkettgolv
TrinitygolvTrinitygolv
Design ideas for a large contemporary metal spiral staircase in Stockholm with metal risers.
Vertical Bar Stair Railing - Memorial Houston Modern Home
Vertical Bar Stair Railing - Memorial Houston Modern Home
IronWood ConnectionIronWood Connection
Inspiration for a medium sized modern metal floating staircase in Houston with open risers and feature lighting.
Library
Library
Kelly WearstlerKelly Wearstler
Grey Crawford
Photo of a small eclectic metal spiral staircase in Los Angeles with metal risers.
APPARTEMENT BAR
APPARTEMENT BAR
FELIX MILLORY ARCHITECTUREFELIX MILLORY ARCHITECTURE
Ludo Martin
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary metal l-shaped staircase in Paris with metal risers.
Loft en Trafalgar
Loft en Trafalgar
InteriaInteria
Photo of a medium sized contemporary metal straight staircase in Madrid with open risers.
Metropolitan Home Office Spiral Staircase
Metropolitan Home Office Spiral Staircase
Paragon StairsParagon Stairs
The homeowner chose an all steel spiral staircase to access his mezzanine office. It pops against the exposed brick wall.
Small modern metal spiral staircase in Birmingham with open risers.
Escalier BOX PLEXI
Escalier BOX PLEXI
MaDeMaDe
Photo of a medium sized contemporary metal spiral staircase in Grenoble with metal risers.
Capitol Hill Loft
Capitol Hill Loft
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Under the stairs, the base board was raised and updated with steel plate to create a camouflage storage space for bikes, while the sleek cabinet above was added to display mementos and store other belongings that originally had no home. Photo Credit: Mark Woods
New Residence, Cupertino 2
New Residence, Cupertino 2
The Proposed PlanThe Proposed Plan
Inspiration for a large modern metal straight wood railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Moderne Faltwerktreppe
Moderne Faltwerktreppe
Treppen und Bauelemente Schmidt GmbHTreppen und Bauelemente Schmidt GmbH
Das Glasgeländer beginnt ab der ersten Faltwerkstufe und ist eingenutet, dadurch hebt es den Charakter der Faltwerkoptik ideal hervor. In der Brüstung wird das Glasgeländer weiter fortgeführt.
Scala - vista dall'alto
Scala - vista dall'alto
Dr-Z ArchitectsDr-Z Architects
Lo spazio estremamente angusto è diventato un'opportunità per installare un'innovativa scala a chiocciola il cui asse centrale sghembo consente di utilizzare pochissimi metri quadrati e, allo stesso tempo, avere spazio a sufficienza per l'appoggio del piede.
Attico VD
Attico VD
Miro ArchitettiMiro Architetti
This is an example of a small contemporary metal floating metal railing staircase in Bologna with metal risers and feature lighting.
Before and After remodel#1 Los Altos
Before and After remodel#1 Los Altos
Acadia-Architecture Davide GiannellaAcadia-Architecture Davide Giannella
Custom staircase
Photo of a medium sized modern glass straight glass railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Interior Black Modern Railing
Interior Black Modern Railing
Suburban Steel Supply CompanySuburban Steel Supply Company
This is an example of a medium sized modern metal l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Columbus with metal risers.
FINNE Svendsen Building, Seattle
FINNE Svendsen Building, Seattle
FINNE ArchitectsFINNE Architects
The all-steel stair floats in front of a 3-story glass wall. The stair railings have custom-designed perforations, cut with an industrial water-jet. The top railing is sapele.
Hyde Park Bungalow Renovation and Addition
Hyde Park Bungalow Renovation and Addition
HA ArchitectureHA Architecture
Photo by: Leonid Furmansky
This is an example of a large traditional metal straight staircase in Austin with open risers.

Metal and Glass 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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