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Our House Our Home
Our House Our Home
By Kim LtdBy Kim Ltd
Midcentury staircase in London.
Wine Bar
Wine Bar
Lisa & LeroyLisa & Leroy
Making the most of tiny spaces is our specialty. The precious real estate under the stairs was turned into a custom wine bar.
This is an example of a small retro metal railing staircase in DC Metro with wood risers and wood walls.
83_Blonde Wood Stairway with Sleek Horizontal-Metal Balustrade, Springfield VA 2
83_Blonde Wood Stairway with Sleek Horizontal-Metal Balustrade, Springfield VA 2
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
Placed in a central corner in this beautiful home, this u-shape staircase with light color wood treads and hand rails features a horizontal-sleek black rod railing that not only protects its occupants, it also provides visual flow and invites owners and guests to visit bottom and upper levels. CSC © 1976-2020 Century Stair Company. All rights reserved.
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Hill Addition
Hill Addition
Woodwright Custom Builders LLCWoodwright Custom Builders LLC
This is an example of a midcentury staircase in Boise.
Split Level Remodel
Split Level Remodel
45 Architecture45 Architecture
Photography: Cody Brown
Photo of a retro staircase in Other.
Hazel Modern
Hazel Modern
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Retro wood l-shaped staircase in Los Angeles.
woodcrest drive
woodcrest drive
Brown + Davis DesignBrown + Davis Design
This is an example of a retro staircase in Burlington.
Shou Sugi Ban Home
Shou Sugi Ban Home
UserUser
The home is able to take full advantage of views with the use of Glo’s A7 triple pane windows and doors. The energy-efficient series boasts triple pane glazing, a larger thermal break, high-performance spacers, and multiple air-seals. The large picture windows frame the landscape while maintaining comfortable interior temperatures year-round. The strategically placed operable windows throughout the residence offer cross-ventilation and a visual connection to the sweeping views of Utah. The modern hardware and color selection of the windows are not only aesthetically exceptional, but remain true to the mid-century modern design.
Woods Cove
Woods Cove
UserUser
This is an example of a midcentury floating wire cable railing staircase in Orange County with open risers.
Hawthorne Hills Residence
Hawthorne Hills Residence
Tammara Stroud DesignTammara Stroud Design
In 1949, one of mid-century modern’s most famous NW architects, Paul Hayden Kirk, built this early “glass house” in Hawthorne Hills. Rather than flattening the rolling hills of the Northwest to accommodate his structures, Kirk sought to make the least impact possible on the building site by making use of it natural landscape. When we started this project, our goal was to pay attention to the original architecture--as well as designing the home around the client’s eclectic art collection and African artifacts. The home was completely gutted, since most of the home is glass, hardly any exterior walls remained. We kept the basic footprint of the home the same—opening the space between the kitchen and living room. The horizontal grain matched walnut cabinets creates a natural continuous movement. The sleek lines of the Fleetwood windows surrounding the home allow for the landscape and interior to seamlessly intertwine. In our effort to preserve as much of the design as possible, the original fireplace remains in the home and we made sure to work with the natural lines originally designed by Kirk.
Tahlequah Staircase
Tahlequah Staircase
deMx architecturedeMx architecture
Inspiration for a retro staircase in Other.
Modern stair upgrade
Modern stair upgrade
Portland Stair CompanyPortland Stair Company
Portland Stair Company
This is an example of a large retro wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Portland with painted wood risers.
1970 Split-level house
1970 Split-level house
Four-Square Construction, LLCFour-Square Construction, LLC
The lower level stairs. Chad Shiflett
This is an example of a retro staircase in DC Metro.
Obrien
Obrien
Piedmont StairWorks LLCPiedmont StairWorks LLC
Mid Century grey baluster...70's house modern remodel
Inspiration for a retro staircase in Charlotte.
Druid Hills Mid Century Modern
Druid Hills Mid Century Modern
Alair Homes DecaturAlair Homes Decatur
Designed & Built by Renewal Design-Build. RenewalDesignBuild.com Photography by: Jeff Herr Photography
Midcentury staircase in Atlanta.
Brady Lane Remodel Addition
Brady Lane Remodel Addition
Webber + Studio, ArchitectsWebber + Studio, Architects
ArcherShot Photography
Design ideas for a midcentury staircase in Austin.
Beacon Hill Rehab
Beacon Hill Rehab
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
This slat wall is a creative way to let light pass through the stairway and flood into the lower floor.
Midcentury wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Seattle with painted wood risers.
Tapered posts and balusters
Tapered posts and balusters
Portland Stair CompanyPortland Stair Company
White Oak newel post, railing and balusters. Tapered newels and balusters
Medium sized midcentury wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Portland with wood risers.
Reforma de Duplex 12th Street
Reforma de Duplex 12th Street
Jeanne Schultz Design StudioJeanne Schultz Design Studio
Large retro concrete l-shaped metal railing staircase in Barcelona with metal risers.

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.
Lakeland Michigan Lake House
Lakeland Michigan Lake House
Johnson Brothers ConstructionJohnson Brothers Construction
This is an example of a retro staircase in Detroit.
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