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Midcentury Grey Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Our House Our Home
Our House Our Home
By Kim LtdBy Kim Ltd
Midcentury staircase in London.
Richmond House
Richmond House
mossmoss
The custom rift sawn, white oak staircase with the attached perforated screen leads to the second, master suite level. The light flowing in from the dormer windows on the second level filters down through the staircase and the wood screen creating interesting light patterns throughout the day.
Potomac Mid-Century
Potomac Mid-Century
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
This is an example of a midcentury wood straight metal railing staircase in DC Metro with wood risers.
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Photo of a medium sized midcentury carpeted floating wood railing staircase in Minneapolis.
Ashford Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | Waterville, Ohio
Ashford Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | Waterville, Ohio
FlooretFlooret
Deep tones of gently weathered grey and brown. A modern look that still respects the timelessness of natural wood.
Medium sized midcentury carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
The Block Builders GroupThe Block Builders Group
This is an example of a midcentury staircase in DC Metro.
Davelin Rd. House
Davelin Rd. House
Stephen Chung, ArchitectStephen Chung, Architect
Peter Vanderwarker
Photo of a medium sized midcentury straight staircase in Boston.
Kenwood Residence - open stairs
Kenwood Residence - open stairs
Merzbau Design CollectiveMerzbau Design Collective
New open stair, exposed shiplap wall. Photo by Brian Mihealsick.
Photo of a retro wood u-shaped staircase in Austin with a feature wall.
Stair
Stair
ROTHERS Design/BuildROTHERS Design/Build
Photo by Amoura Productions
Design ideas for a medium sized retro wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Kansas City with wood risers.
Chevy Chase - Mid Century
Chevy Chase - Mid Century
Teass \ Warren ArchitectsTeass \ Warren Architects
This is an example of a medium sized retro wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in DC Metro with wood risers and wood walls.
5406 Duval - Mid-Century Modern
5406 Duval - Mid-Century Modern
Carty Custom Builders, LLCCarty Custom Builders, LLC
Upstairs game room entrance
Inspiration for a retro staircase in Austin.
Gig Harbor whole house remodel
Gig Harbor whole house remodel
Gesang RemodelingGesang Remodeling
Inspiration for a retro staircase in Seattle.
Taplow- Mid Century Span House
Taplow- Mid Century Span House
Slightly Quirky LtdSlightly Quirky Ltd
Inspiration for a retro carpeted curved wood railing staircase in Surrey with carpeted risers.
3-Story Cable Railing
3-Story Cable Railing
ALPAKA FABRICATIONALPAKA FABRICATION
Photo of a midcentury staircase in Tampa.
Unter den Ulmen
Unter den Ulmen
VIDALE SCHNITZLER ARCHITEKTENVIDALE SCHNITZLER ARCHITEKTEN
Large midcentury wood curved metal railing staircase in Cologne with wood risers.
SEMI VAUCLUSE
SEMI VAUCLUSE
Michael Folk Architects and InteriorsMichael Folk Architects and Interiors
Inspiration for a retro staircase in Sydney.
Mid-Century Modern Home Renovation - Interior
Mid-Century Modern Home Renovation - Interior
Sawdust TherapySawdust Therapy
Main Staircase As the new main focal point of the home, the stairs were designed with clean lines and a slightly industrial feel. The stingers, tread supports and railing posts are fabricated from powder coated tubular and flat steel. The handrails, treads and landing are solid 1 1/2" thick maple. The treads and landing are treaded with a non-slip polyurethane. There are over 400 stainless steel fittings and nearly 1000’ of stainless steel cable that make up the railings. Photos By Michael Schneider
Our Projects
Our Projects
Quality & Design Stairs CorpQuality & Design Stairs Corp
This is an example of a midcentury staircase in Toronto.
Descendant House
Descendant House
Matt Fajkus ArchitectureMatt Fajkus Architecture
Photo of a retro wood mixed railing staircase in Austin with open risers, panelled walls and under stair storage.
Peckham Townhouse 2
Peckham Townhouse 2
Zoe Willis DesignZoe Willis Design
Midcentury staircase with brown carpet, handrail, and artwork on the wall.
Inspiration for a small retro wood straight wood railing staircase in London.

Midcentury Grey 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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