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Phinney Ridge Seattle
Phinney Ridge Seattle
Portal Design IncPortal Design Inc
Design by Portal Design Inc. Photo by Lincoln Barbour
Contemporary wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Seattle with wood risers.
Forest Park Southeast New Construction
Forest Park Southeast New Construction
UIC HomesUIC Homes
One of our most popular staircases, this contemporary design features steel cable railing from floor to ceiling. A double punch design element that adds interest while not blocking the view from room to room. Call us if you'd like one in your home.
Linden Hills Contemporary
Linden Hills Contemporary
Andrea Swan - Swan ArchitectureAndrea Swan - Swan Architecture
Photo Credit: Steve Henke
Contemporary wood wire cable railing staircase in Minneapolis with open risers.
PNW Cabin 88
PNW Cabin 88
Ashley Campbell Interior DesignAshley Campbell Interior Design
Metal Railing, Stools
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian carpeted l-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.
Brooklyn Townhouse
Brooklyn Townhouse
Anjie Cho Architect PLLCAnjie Cho Architect PLLC
This is an example of a medium sized modern wood straight wire cable railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Luxury Condo Renovation
Luxury Condo Renovation
Fiorito Interior DesignFiorito Interior Design
You don't have to own a big celebrity mansion to have a beautifully appointed house finished with unique and special materials. When my clients bought an average condo kitted out with all the average builder-grade things that average builders stuff into spaces like that, they longed to make it theirs. Being collectors of colorful Fiesta tableware and lovers of extravagant stone, we set about infusing the space with a dose of their fun personality. There wasn’t a corner of the house that went untouched in this extensive renovation. The ground floor got a complete make-over with a new Calacatta Gold tile floor, and I designed a very special border of Lunada Bay glass mosaic tiles that outlines the edge of every room. We ripped out a solid walled staircase and replaced it with a visually lighter cable rail system, and a custom hanging chandelier now shines over the living room. The kitchen was redesigned to take advantage of a wall that was previously just shallow pantry storage. By opening it up and installing cabinetry, we doubled the counter space and made the kitchen much more spacious and usable. We also removed a low hanging set of upper cabinets that cut off the kitchen from the rest of the ground floor spaces. Acquarella Fantasy quartzite graces the counter surfaces and continues down in a waterfall feature in order to enjoy as much of this stone’s natural beauty as possible. One of my favorite spaces turned out to be the primary bathroom. The scheme for this room took shape when we were at a slab warehouse shopping for material. We stumbled across a packet of a stunning quartzite called Fusion Wow Dark and immediately fell in love. We snatched up a pair of slabs for the counter as well as the back wall of the shower. My clients were eager to be rid of a tub-shower alcove and create a spacious curbless shower, which meant a full piece of stone on the entire long wall would be stunning. To compliment it, I found a neutral, sandstone-like tile for the return walls of the shower and brought it around the remaining walls of the space, capped with a coordinating chair rail. But my client's love of gold and all things sparkly led us to a wonderful mosaic. Composed of shifting hues of honey and gold, I envisioned the mosaic on the vanity wall and as a backing for the niche in the shower. We chose a dark slate tile to ground the room, and designed a luxurious, glass French door shower enclosure. Little touches like a motion-detected toe kick night light at the vanity, oversized LED mirrors, and ultra-modern plumbing fixtures elevate this previously simple bathroom. And I designed a watery-themed guest bathroom with a deep blue vanity, a large LED mirror, toe kick lights, and customized handmade porcelain tiles illustrating marshland scenes and herons. All photos by Bernardo Grijalva
Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase
Erika Jayne Design BuildErika Jayne Design Build
A tiled staircase with an arched ceiling in our Modern Spanish Revival project.
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in DC Metro with tiled risers.
Moore II Residence
Moore II Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Stair to reading room mezzanine above with dining room open to kitchen, living room and yard at rear
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Los Angeles with tiled risers.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Hemphill's Rugs & CarpetsHemphill's Rugs & Carpets
Missoni Arianna New Zealand wool carpet installed for a client in Newport Beach, CA
Photo of a traditional carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Orange County with carpeted risers.
6th n Glorietta
6th n Glorietta
Coronado by DesignCoronado by Design
Freshening up of this beautiful home in Coronado. Painted and furnished only.
Photo of a mediterranean straight metal railing staircase in San Diego.
Scala a chiocciola con asse obliquo
Scala a chiocciola con asse obliquo
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.
Castleknock
Castleknock
peter nickels architectspeter nickels architects
Bespoke steel framed balustrade with hardwood handrail
This is an example of a large contemporary wood straight metal railing staircase in Dublin with painted wood risers.
Newport Coast II
Newport Coast II
Insert DesignInsert Design
The existing footprint of the curved stairs was updated with limestone slab risers and treads. The ornate iron railing was replaced with a simpler design - elegantly marrying the existing traditional details in the house to the new transitional sensibility.
Oak Ave
Oak Ave
Beachwood IncBeachwood Inc
Inspiration for a country wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Stairs and Railings
Stairs and Railings
Legacy Contracting LLCLegacy Contracting LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood straight wire cable railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Beaverton kitchen and bathroom remodel
Beaverton kitchen and bathroom remodel
Let's RemodelLet's Remodel
Design ideas for a medium sized classic wood straight metal railing staircase in Portland with painted wood risers.
Historic Central Remodel
Historic Central Remodel
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Inspiration for an expansive traditional wood curved metal railing staircase in Phoenix with painted wood risers.
A Step Up!
A Step Up!
Tweak Your SpaceTweak Your Space
Design ideas for a medium sized modern wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Tampa with wood risers.
Wheatfield Kitchen Update
Wheatfield Kitchen Update
Q interiorsQ interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized classic wood straight metal railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Ardsley Custom
Ardsley Custom
M. Lahr HomesM. Lahr Homes
Inspiration for a large classic straight metal railing staircase in Orlando with feature lighting.

Metal Railing, Wire Cable 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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