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Midcentury Metal Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Studio City, CA Project
Studio City, CA Project
Whoa. InteriorsWhoa. Interiors
Design ideas for a retro metal spiral wire cable railing staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
East Bay Home
East Bay Home
Workroom CWorkroom C
Dramatic spiral staircase in East Bay home. Photos by Eric Zepeda Studio
Inspiration for a small retro metal spiral staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Wendeltreppe aus Edelstahl
Wendeltreppe aus Edelstahl
Busse MetallgestaltungBusse Metallgestaltung
Medium sized midcentury metal spiral staircase in Other with open risers.
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.
Extension Maison Arcueil
Extension Maison Arcueil
David SERERO Architecte UrbanisteDavid SERERO Architecte Urbaniste
This is an example of a small midcentury metal spiral metal railing staircase in Paris with metal risers.
Apartamentos en Lavapiés
Apartamentos en Lavapiés
Alem arquitecturaAlem arquitectura
Inspiration for a small midcentury metal curved metal railing staircase in Madrid with metal risers and brick walls.
Suspended Staircase
Suspended Staircase
UserUser
White walls brighten this entry while making a bold statement with the two story suspended staircase.
Design ideas for a midcentury metal floating staircase in Other with open risers and feature lighting.
Eclectic Modern Home Remodel
Eclectic Modern Home Remodel
Melton Design BuildMelton Design Build
Our eclectic modern home remodel project turned a closed-off home filled with heavy wood details into a contemporary haven for hosting with creative design choices, making the space feel up to date and ready to host lively gatherings. The main living space that hosts the large custom walnut and steel staircase was a significant upgrade from the heavy wood that closed off other parts of the house from one another. This new staircase is inviting and creates flow from one level to another. The entryway is welcoming with an arched built-in and incredible custom front door. This space also received an upgraded stone fireplace; together with the oversized windows, this space is a cozy gathering space for friends and family.
Mary + 3rd
Mary + 3rd
FAB ArchitectureFAB Architecture
McCabe Development
Photo of a medium sized midcentury metal spiral staircase in Austin with open risers.
Traditional Custom Home
Traditional Custom Home
Craig E. Dillon, AIA ArchitectsCraig E. Dillon, AIA Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized retro metal spiral metal railing staircase in Other with metal risers.
Pool House
Pool House
UserUser
© ALDRIDGE ATELIER
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury metal spiral staircase in New York with metal risers.
Pond House near Kennett Square, PA
Pond House near Kennett Square, PA
Spring Creek DesignSpring Creek Design
The Pond House is an architect designed mid-century modern ranch home originally built in the 1964. One of the home’s many distinctive features is a porch that wraps the full length of the rear of the house, overlooking a beautiful pond. The current owners want to extend the enjoyment of this view year round, and asked us to present solutions for enclosing a portion of this porch. We proposed a small addition, carefully designed to complement this amazing house, which is built around a hexagonal floorplan with distinctive “flying gable” rooflines. The result is a stunning glass walled addition. The project also encompassed several complimentary upgrades to other parts of the house. Design Criteria: - Provide 4-season breakfast room with view of the pond. - Tightly integrate the new structure into the existing design. - Use sustainable, energy efficient building practices and materials. Special Features: - Dramatic, 1.5-story, glass walled breakfast room. - Custom fabricated steel and glass exterior stairway. - Soy-based spray foam insulation - Standing seam galvalume “Cool Roof”. - Pella Designer series windows
Beverley Street Townhouse
Beverley Street Townhouse
FOI DesignsFOI Designs
Rectangular steel staircase stringers with perforated metal risers and solid metal tread plates. All railing pickets and handrail flat bar welded and finished in satin black powder coat paint.
North Fitzroy Project
North Fitzroy Project
enzie Space Saving Stairsenzie Space Saving Stairs
Fraser Marsden
This is an example of a small midcentury metal spiral metal railing staircase in Melbourne.
稲沢の家
稲沢の家
ica associates inc.ica associates inc.
This is an example of a retro metal spiral metal railing staircase in Nagoya with metal risers.
Mid-Century Menlo
Mid-Century Menlo
Pamela Pennington StudiosPamela Pennington Studios
Eric Zepeda
Inspiration for a large retro metal metal railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Fort Langley, BC
Fort Langley, BC
Tamlin International Homes Ltd.Tamlin International Homes Ltd.
Staircase to second floor with high ceilings and exposed wood beams
Inspiration for a large midcentury metal l-shaped metal railing staircase in Vancouver with wood risers.
Wendeltreppe aus Edelstahl
Wendeltreppe aus Edelstahl
Busse MetallgestaltungBusse Metallgestaltung
Medium sized retro metal spiral staircase in Other with open risers.
Stair Railing & Baluster Installation and Custom Painting Techniques
Stair Railing & Baluster Installation and Custom Painting Techniques
Veeto PaintingVeeto Painting
Photo of a large retro metal staircase in Los Angeles with painted wood risers.
Our Work
Our Work
Precision WeldingPrecision Welding
Medium sized midcentury metal spiral staircase in Santa Barbara with wood risers.

Midcentury Metal 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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