Metal Railing, All Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

Prime Horizontal Metal Rails with Wood Top

A simple modern metal horizontal rail with a wood topper accents a contemporary living room. Request a quote for this at www.glmetalfab.com and select Add to Quote, or save on Pinterest.

Raspberry Hideaway

Land + Shelter

Photo of a contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Denver with open risers.

Mid Century Modern

Robin O'Donnell Architects Ltd

Photo of a medium sized retro wood straight metal railing staircase in Auckland with wood risers and wallpapered walls.

Mediterranean Residence

Perkins Architecture

Design ideas for a mediterranean tiled curved metal railing staircase in Other with tiled risers.

Escalier

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

This is an example of a medium sized scandi painted wood spiral metal railing staircase in Paris with painted wood risers.

Modern Ski Home

Locati Architects

Photo of a rustic wood metal railing staircase in Other with wood risers.

English Manor

Sims Luxury Builders

This is an example of a classic wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Houston with painted wood risers.

Reusing of clay roof tiles as vernacular element

manoj patel design studio

Contemporary metal railing staircase in Ahmedabad.

Summer Dream Home 2017

J & V Painting

This is an example of a large contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Dallas with painted wood risers.

Refined Transitional

John McClain Design

Large classic wood curved metal railing staircase in Orlando with painted wood risers.

2-х уровневые аппартаменты, ЖК "KLEINHOUSE", 31кв.м

Ирина Шевченко

Small urban wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Moscow with open risers.

Rear Staircase Addition w/Kitchen and Basement Remodeling

Ideal Construction & Remodeling

Large traditional wood spiral metal railing staircase in DC Metro with open risers.

Madison Ave #2

Studio LXIV, Ltd.

Design ideas for a contemporary wood spiral metal railing staircase in New York with open risers and feature lighting.

Snowbunny

Zone 4 Architects, LLC

This light and airy staircase allows light to filter through all levels, and uses similar detailing found elsewhere in the residence to keep design continuity and unified design elegance.

East 5th Ave

Urban Fabric

Rural wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Denver with painted wood risers.

Obrien

Piedmont StairWorks LLC

Ash Gray Iron Balusters and Oak Handrail with a 70's flair completing a mid century renovation
Design ideas for a large retro wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Charlotte with wood risers.

Riverwood

risa boyer architecture

Jeremy Bittermann
Medium sized modern wood straight metal railing staircase in Portland with wood risers and feature lighting.

Modern Americana

REFINED LLC

Rural carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Minneapolis with carpeted risers.

32 Pensacola

Artisan of Seagrove

This Seaside remodel meant a lot to us because we originally built the house in 1987 with some dear friends of ours. Ty Nunn with florida haus and the team at Urban Grace Interiors designed a remodel to accommodate the new owner's growing family, and we're proud of the results! Photos by Eric Marcus Studio

The Delhi Staircase

JayMarc Homes

The staircase showcases hardwood tread and risers to the second floor, also all hardwood hallways.
Medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Seattle with wood risers.

Metal Railing, All 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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