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Sugar Shack
Sugar Shack
Anthony J. ValléeAnthony J. Vallée
Photo by Jack Gardner Photography
Medium sized retro painted wood straight metal railing staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Mid-Century Avalon
Mid-Century Avalon
Inspired InteriorsInspired Interiors
Amoura Productions
This is an example of a large midcentury u-shaped metal railing staircase in Omaha.
Infusion
Infusion
Oasis Architecture & DesignOasis Architecture & Design
Medium sized midcentury wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in San Diego with painted wood risers.
Mid Century Modern Contemporary design
Mid Century Modern Contemporary design
Cabinets and Beyond Design StudioCabinets and Beyond Design Studio
Mid Century Modern Contemporary design. White quartersawn veneer oak cabinets and white paint Crystal Cabinets
Photo of an expansive retro wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers and wood walls.
Kensington Circle Addition / Renovation
Kensington Circle Addition / Renovation
Alan Christ Architects LLCAlan Christ Architects LLC
View of Stair and Mudroom from South
This is an example of a medium sized retro wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Boston with open risers.
The Greenhills House
The Greenhills House
Turn DesignTurn Design
Living room and kitchen; entry above Built Photo
Photo of a large retro straight metal railing staircase in Portland with open risers.
Unter den Ulmen
Unter den Ulmen
VIDALE SCHNITZLER ARCHITEKTENVIDALE SCHNITZLER ARCHITEKTEN
Large midcentury wood curved metal railing staircase in Cologne with wood risers.
Lincoln
Lincoln
MoontowerMoontower
Medium sized retro wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Austin with wood risers.
Brenwick Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | IN
Brenwick Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | IN
FlooretFlooret
Rich toasted cherry with a light rustic grain that has iconic character and texture. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.
Potomac Mid-Century
Potomac Mid-Century
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Photo of a midcentury wood straight metal railing staircase in DC Metro with wood risers.
Stair Railing & Baluster Installation and Custom Painting Techniques
Stair Railing & Baluster Installation and Custom Painting Techniques
Veeto PaintingVeeto Painting
Adrian Toth
Design ideas for a large midcentury wood curved metal railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Retro Mid Century
Retro Mid Century
Interior InspirationsInterior Inspirations
Inspiration for an expansive retro carpeted l-shaped metal railing staircase in Calgary with carpeted risers.
Obrien
Obrien
Piedmont StairWorks LLCPiedmont 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.
Ridgemont Residence
Ridgemont Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Stair to second floor with Den at left and Powder Room at right. Photo by Clark Dugger. Furnishings by Susan Deneau Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury wood straight metal railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
f house
f house
Arch4Arch4
Design ideas for a large midcentury wood floating metal railing staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
414 Fall Creek Drive
414 Fall Creek Drive
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
Photo of a retro wood floating metal railing staircase in Dallas with open risers.
Sneak Peek: Reclaimed Accent Wall with Rose Gold Mirror
Sneak Peek: Reclaimed Accent Wall with Rose Gold Mirror
Breathe Design StudioBreathe Design Studio
Completed in 2017, this project features midcentury modern interiors with copper, geometric, and moody accents. The design was driven by the client's attraction to a grey, copper, brass, and navy palette, which is featured in three different wallpapers throughout the home. As such, the townhouse incorporates the homeowner's love of angular lines, copper, and marble finishes. The builder-specified kitchen underwent a makeover to incorporate copper lighting fixtures, reclaimed wood island, and modern hardware. In the master bedroom, the wallpaper behind the bed achieves a moody and masculine atmosphere in this elegant "boutique-hotel-like" room. The children's room is a combination of midcentury modern furniture with repetitive robot motifs that the entire family loves. Like in children's space, our goal was to make the home both fun, modern, and timeless for the family to grow into. This project has been featured in Austin Home Magazine, Resource 2018 Issue. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/mid-century-townhouse
Mid Century Modern Kitchen Remodel
Mid Century Modern Kitchen Remodel
Petra Custom BuildersPetra Custom Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury carpeted u-shaped metal railing staircase in Denver.
North Fitzroy Project
North Fitzroy Project
enzie Space Saving Stairsenzie Space Saving Stairs
Fraser Marsden
Design ideas for a small retro metal spiral metal railing staircase in Melbourne.
Rio Del Mar Remodel - Window Details
Rio Del Mar Remodel - Window Details
Urbana Design StudioUrbana Design Studio
Custom white oak window sills throughout.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Other.

Midcentury Metal Railing 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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