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Midcentury Beach House
Midcentury Beach House
Stratos FormStratos Form
Photography by Aidin Mariscal
Medium sized midcentury wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Orange County 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.
LA Home Builders/Coffey and Co. House of Interiors Fall Parade of Homes 2018
LA Home Builders/Coffey and Co. House of Interiors Fall Parade of Homes 2018
Coffey & Co. House of InteriorsCoffey & Co. House of Interiors
Lisza Coffey Photography
Photo of a medium sized midcentury carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Omaha with wood risers.
Midcentury Makeover
Midcentury Makeover
EdgeWork Design BuildEdgeWork Design Build
Custom, removable iron stair rail art/feature.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury staircase in Minneapolis.
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.
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Mid Century Modern Remodel
D3 ArchitectsD3 Architects
Midcentury Modern entry and stairwell updates
Medium sized retro wood straight metal railing staircase in Seattle with wood risers.
1950's House Refurb
1950's House Refurb
Born Designers LtdBorn Designers Ltd
Photo of a medium sized midcentury straight wood railing staircase in Sussex with wood walls.
Tuxedo Park
Tuxedo Park
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Design ideas for a large midcentury wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Atlanta with glass risers.
Midcentury inspired custom stair landing - detail
Midcentury inspired custom stair landing - detail
Brokenpress Custom Furniture Design+FabricationBrokenpress Custom Furniture Design+Fabrication
Photography by Brokenpress Design+Fabrication
This is an example of a small retro wood staircase in Chicago with wood risers.
Metal railing
Metal railing
ID by GwenID by Gwen
Inspiration for a small retro wood straight staircase in Seattle with wood risers.
Mid Century Modern I Bellevue, Washington
Mid Century Modern I Bellevue, Washington
Syltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting CompanySyltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting Company
Inspiration for a large midcentury wood u-shaped staircase in Seattle with 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.
Upscale Home Remodel in Lincoln Park (Chicago, IL)
Upscale Home Remodel in Lincoln Park (Chicago, IL)
123 Remodeling Inc.123 Remodeling Inc.
This Lincoln Park home was beautifully updated and completed with designer finishes to better suit the client’s aesthetic and highlight the space to its fullest potential. We focused on the gathering spaces to create a visually impactful and upscale design. We customized the built-ins and fireplace in the living room which catch your attention when entering the home. The downstairs was transformed into a movie room with a custom dry bar, updated lighting, and a gallery wall that boasts personality and style.
Pleasure Point Mid-Century New Home
Pleasure Point Mid-Century New Home
F. John LaBarba ConstructionF. John LaBarba Construction
F. John
Photo of a medium sized retro wood floating wire cable railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
Family Ties - Hinsdale Home Opened Up
Family Ties - Hinsdale Home Opened Up
Liv Companies LLC Design + BuildLiv Companies LLC Design + Build
The winding stair was straightened and modernized with a black metal railing
Photo of a medium sized midcentury wood straight metal railing staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers.
East 9th Staircase
East 9th Staircase
Davey McEathron ArchitectureDavey McEathron Architecture
custom single stringer stair with floating wood treads and steel angle guardrail.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury wood straight staircase in Austin with open risers and feature lighting.
Elford Remodel
Elford Remodel
grouparchitectgrouparchitect
Sozinho Imagery
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury wood straight staircase in Seattle with open risers.
Split Level Whole Home Reno
Split Level Whole Home Reno
RIC design buildRIC design build
This midcentury split level needed an entire gut renovation to bring it into the current century. Keeping the design simple and modern, we updated every inch of this house, inside and out, holding true to era appropriate touches.
Magnolia Renovation
Magnolia Renovation
Hawley ArchitectsHawley Architects
Mahogany handrail elegantly wraps blackened structural steel columns.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury wood straight metal railing staircase in Seattle with wood risers.
Fremont High-Performing Home
Fremont High-Performing Home
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Andrew Giammarco.
Inspiration for a small midcentury wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Seattle with wood risers.

Premium Midcentury 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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