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Metal Railing Staircase with Open Risers Ideas and Designs

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Jasper Road
Jasper Road
S&A StairsS&A Stairs
Combining beautiful elements such as Victorian Ash treads with a glass balustrade and contemporary black steel handrail, Jasper Road is both an elegant exponent of craft as well as a bold feature.
Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle
Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional wood straight metal railing staircase in Boise with open risers.
Music Box House
Music Box House
Otis Construction Inc.Otis Construction Inc.
Modern wood floating metal railing staircase in Portland with open risers.
Mindy Gledhill Residence
Mindy Gledhill Residence
Scholz Architects + Interior DesignScholz Architects + Interior Design
Design ideas for a rustic wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Salt Lake City with open risers.
Refined Rustic
Refined Rustic
Kristy Cameron DesignKristy Cameron Design
Design ideas for a large farmhouse wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Chicago with open risers.
Hawthorn Hills Residence
Hawthorn Hills Residence
Lambright Design GroupLambright Design Group
The open riser steel and wood custom stair is just off the entry.
Modern wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Seattle with open risers.
Custom Log Home
Custom Log Home
Cool Mountain Construction, Inc.Cool Mountain Construction, Inc.
Mike Maloney
Photo of a medium sized rustic wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with open risers.
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j.neal designj.neal design
Fully custom laser cut metal stair is a centerpiece on the main floor of the house.
This is an example of a medium sized industrial metal l-shaped metal railing staircase in Baltimore with open risers.
S + C
S + C
Metal Inc.Metal Inc.
This residential project consisting of six flights and three landings was designed, fabricated and installed by metal inc..LD
Large industrial wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in DC Metro with open risers.
Beach House in Avalon
Beach House in Avalon
Purdy O'Gwynn ArchitectsPurdy O'Gwynn Architects
Halkin Mason Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Philadelphia with open risers.
Girdwood Cabin
Girdwood Cabin
Z ArchitectsZ Architects
Medium sized urban wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Modern Staircase
Modern Staircase
Design ideas for a small modern painted wood straight metal railing staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
Interior Stainless Steel Cable
Interior Stainless Steel Cable
Titan Stairs, Utah!Titan Stairs, Utah!
Kody Prisbrey
Photo of a medium sized modern wood straight metal railing staircase in Salt Lake City with open risers.
New Peninsula Residence
New Peninsula Residence
Kaplan Architects, AIAKaplan Architects, AIA
Kaplan Architects, AIA Location: Redwood City , CA, USA Stair up to great room from the family room at the lower level. The treads are fabricated from glue laminated beams that match the structural beams in the ceiling. The railing is a custom design cable railing system. The stair is paired with a window wall that lets in abundant natural light into the family room which buried partially underground.
Glass House with Pool Views
Glass House with Pool Views
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Design ideas for a large modern wood floating metal railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Estate8
Estate8
John David RulonJohn David Rulon
View of middle level of tower with views out large round windows and spiral stair to top level. The tower off the front entrance contains a wine room at its base,. A square stair wrapping around the wine room leads up to a middle level with large circular windows. A spiral stair leads up to the top level with an inner glass enclosure and exterior covered deck with two balconies for wine tasting.
Artfully Modern Lake Home
Artfully Modern Lake Home
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES, LAKE GENEVA, WI Custom Home built on beautiful Geneva Lake features New England Shingle Style architecture on the exterior with a thoroughly modern twist to the interior. Artistic and handcrafted elements are showcased throughout the detailed finishes and furnishings.
Last Dollar
Last Dollar
Artisan Builders LLCArtisan Builders LLC
This is an example of a large urban wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Denver with open risers.
Freestanding Stacked Staircases
Freestanding Stacked Staircases
Bishop WoodcraftBishop Woodcraft
We really enjoyed building this unique traditional style staircase in a beautiful home in Park City, UT. The three stacked freestanding staircases wrap around a glass elevator. The stair is unique in that the owner wanted the outside stringer to follow the octagon shape of the wall while having the inside stringer circular. The stair consists of Alder stringers and curbing, Hickory treads, and a custom Alder handrail profile. The open risers allow more light to permeate the staircase and the curvature of the treads makes the stairs feel as if they flow seamlessly downward around the elevator. Forged metal balusters with a clear satin finish make up the guardrail infill, and for a little extra flair we included several Tuscan panels. Overall, the wood and iron are a classic combination and give a distinguished look.
Logan Square Townhome
Logan Square Townhome
k YODER design, LLCk YODER design, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized industrial wood straight metal railing staircase in Philadelphia with open risers.

Metal Railing Staircase with Open Risers 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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