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Pleasure Point Mid-Century New Home
Pleasure Point Mid-Century New Home
F. John LaBarba ConstructionF. John LaBarba Construction
F. John
Medium sized midcentury wood floating wire cable railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
ｽｹﾙﾄﾝ会談
ｽｹﾙﾄﾝ会談
株式会社インターリビング株式会社インターリビング
This is an example of a midcentury wood floating metal railing staircase in Other with open risers and tongue and groove walls.
Kragarmtreppe mit Glasgeländer und Holzhandlauf
Kragarmtreppe mit Glasgeländer und Holzhandlauf
Treppen und Bauelemente Schmidt GmbHTreppen und Bauelemente Schmidt GmbH
Exclusive Treppe für höchste Ansprüche. Kragarmtreppe mit Glasbrüstungsgeländer, Edelstahlhandlauf und Stufenbeleuchtung. Stufen 90 mm Eiche gebeizt und gebürstet. Treppen & Bauelemente Schmidt GmbH
101_Sophisticated Outcome on Minimalist Staircase, Aldie VA 20105
101_Sophisticated Outcome on Minimalist Staircase, Aldie VA 20105
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
An elegant and flowing straight staircase requested by a local award-winning custom builder, for one of their state homes, allow us to use our CSC routers to carve artistic rectangular carvings on each side of the wooden box newels. Stunning architectural focal points at the foot, intermediated landings and at the top of the main staircase were created with these furniture-quality decorative pieces, its matching railing system and horizontal black-powered rods. CSC 1976-2023 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
Surrey Downs Modern Remodel + Addition
Surrey Downs Modern Remodel + Addition
Olivia Horine Interior DesignOlivia Horine Interior Design
This project was a full gut and remodel with a second story and garage addition. A powder room was added to the main floor and the kitchen was relocated to an extension of the main floor. A new floating staircase was built to access the new second story addition which includes a primary suite, bonus room and upper deck.
Mahogany Mid-Century Modern
Mahogany Mid-Century Modern
G. Christianson Construction, Inc.G. Christianson Construction, Inc.
One unique and beloved feature of this home, was the existing floating staircase. We quickly noticed the structural concerns with the staircase: no guard rail on the open side of the staircase and significantly inconsistent heights between each stair tread. Our Master Carpenter, Dennis, used shims to modify the stair tread heights to be within the code-acceptable difference, and strengthened the stair tread structure in order to support this beautiful metal cable rail system so that the original stairs can continue to remain in the home forever.
N&M home
N&M home
White Pine LumberWhite Pine Lumber
Photo of a retro wood floating staircase in Toronto.
101_Sophisticated Outcome on Minimalist Staircase, Aldie VA 20105
101_Sophisticated Outcome on Minimalist Staircase, Aldie VA 20105
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
An elegant and flowing straight staircase requested by a local award-winning custom builder, for one of their state homes, allow us to use our CSC routers to carve artistic rectangular carvings on each side of the wooden box newels. Stunning architectural focal points at the foot, intermediated landings and at the top of the main staircase were created with these furniture-quality decorative pieces, its matching railing system and horizontal black-powered rods. CSC 1976-2023 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
AspenWestEnd
AspenWestEnd
Sisson Lea ArchitectsSisson Lea Architects
Photo of a midcentury wood floating metal railing staircase in Denver with open risers.
Wexler Court, Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada
Wexler Court, Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada
T/LT 23 StudiosT/LT 23 Studios
This is an example of a retro wood floating staircase.
Dunvegan Floating
Dunvegan Floating
StairworksStairworks
This floating staircase was a different style from the usual Stairworks design. The owner wanted us to design, fabricate and install the steel and the treads, so our in-house staircase designer drew everything out. Because the owner has strong ties to China, he had everything sent away in order for the treads to be manufactured there. What made this tricky was that there wasn’t any extra material so we had to be very careful with our quantities when we were finishing the floating staircase build. The treads have LED light strips underneath as well as a high polish, which give it a beautiful finish. The only challenge is that the darker wood and higher polish can sometimes show scratches more easily. The stairs have a somewhat mid-century modern feel due to the square handrail and the Stairworks exclusive round spindle balustrade. This style of metal balustrade is one of our specialties as the fixing has been developed over the last year closely with our engineer allowing for there to be no fixings shown on the bottom of the tread while still achieving all engineering requirements.
101_Sophisticated Outcome on Minimalist Staircase, Aldie VA 20105
101_Sophisticated Outcome on Minimalist Staircase, Aldie VA 20105
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
An elegant and flowing straight staircase requested by a local award-winning custom builder, for one of their state homes, allow us to use our CSC routers to carve artistic rectangular carvings on each side of the wooden box newels. Stunning architectural focal points at the foot, intermediated landings and at the top of the main staircase were created with these furniture-quality decorative pieces, its matching railing system and horizontal black-powered rods. CSC 1976-2023 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
Mahogany Mid-Century Modern
Mahogany Mid-Century Modern
G. Christianson Construction, Inc.G. Christianson Construction, Inc.
One unique and beloved feature of this home, was the existing floating staircase. We quickly noticed the structural concerns with the staircase: no guard rail on the open side of the staircase and significantly inconsistent heights between each stair tread. Our Master Carpenter, Dennis, used shims to modify the stair tread heights to be within the code-acceptable difference, and strengthened the stair tread structure in order to support this beautiful metal cable rail system so that the original stairs can continue to remain in the home forever.
Mid-Century Revival
Mid-Century Revival
My House Design/Build/TeamMy House Design/Build/Team
My House Design/Build Team | www.myhousedesignbuild.com | 604-694-6873 | Duy Nguyen Photography -------------------------------------------------------Right from the beginning it was evident that this Coquitlam Renovation was unique. It’s first impression was memorable as immediately after entering the front door, just past the dining table, there was a tree growing in the middle of home! Upon further inspection of the space it became apparent that this home had undergone several alterations during its lifetime... We knew we wanted to transform this central space to be the focal point. The home’s design became based around the atrium and its tile ‘splash’. Other materials in this space that add to this effect are the 3D angular mouldings which flow from the glass ceiling to the floor. As well as the colour variation in the hexagon tile, radiating from light in the center to dark around the perimeter. These high contrast tiles not only draw your eye to the center of the atrium but the flush transition between the tiles and hardwood help connect the atrium with the rest of the home.
101_Sophisticated Outcome on Minimalist Staircase, Aldie VA 20105
101_Sophisticated Outcome on Minimalist Staircase, Aldie VA 20105
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
An elegant and flowing straight staircase requested by a local award-winning custom builder, for one of their state homes, allow us to use our CSC routers to carve artistic rectangular carvings on each side of the wooden box newels. Stunning architectural focal points at the foot, intermediated landings and at the top of the main staircase were created with these furniture-quality decorative pieces, its matching railing system and horizontal black-powered rods. CSC 1976-2023 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
Floating Staircase
Floating Staircase
Michelle Anaya ArchitectsMichelle Anaya Architects
Midcentury Modern home in Venice, California.
Inspiration for a large midcentury wood floating glass railing staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
101_Sophisticated Outcome on Minimalist Staircase, Aldie VA 20105
101_Sophisticated Outcome on Minimalist Staircase, Aldie VA 20105
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
An elegant and flowing straight staircase requested by a local award-winning custom builder, for one of their state homes, allow us to use our CSC routers to carve artistic rectangular carvings on each side of the wooden box newels. Stunning architectural focal points at the foot, intermediated landings and at the top of the main staircase were created with these furniture-quality decorative pieces, its matching railing system and horizontal black-powered rods. CSC 1976-2023 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
Grapevine Whole House Remodel
Grapevine Whole House Remodel
ZFE RenovationsZFE Renovations
These mono stringer stairs with white oak treads and a cable railing system are the centerpiece of this open concept downstairs.
This is an example of a medium sized retro wood floating wire cable railing staircase in Dallas with open risers.
101_Sophisticated Outcome on Minimalist Staircase, Aldie VA 20105
101_Sophisticated Outcome on Minimalist Staircase, Aldie VA 20105
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
An elegant and flowing straight staircase requested by a local award-winning custom builder, for one of their state homes, allow us to use our CSC routers to carve artistic rectangular carvings on each side of the wooden box newels. Stunning architectural focal points at the foot, intermediated landings and at the top of the main staircase were created with these furniture-quality decorative pieces, its matching railing system and horizontal black-powered rods. CSC 1976-2023 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
増築で叶える、ライフスタイル
増築で叶える、ライフスタイル
株式会社アクトリー株式会社アクトリー
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury wood floating metal railing staircase in Other with tongue and groove walls.

Midcentury Floating Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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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