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Midcentury Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Chevy Chase - Mid Century
Chevy Chase - Mid Century
Teass \ Warren ArchitectsTeass \ Warren Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized retro wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in DC Metro with wood risers and wood walls.
The Downing Staircase
The Downing Staircase
Sareth Builders, LLCSareth Builders, LLC
Design ideas for an expansive retro wood curved staircase in Cleveland with wood risers.
Mid Century Entertainment Console
Mid Century Entertainment Console
River WoodcraftRiver Woodcraft
Custom designed TV Console by William Eastburn Design and handcrafted by River Woodcraft. A sleek mid-century modern furniture piece in the heart of Bucks County, PA. Featuring turntable and album storage, white oak slated sliding doors, roll-out storage, soap finish mixed with Benjamin Moore's Atrium White. Floating shelves add height to this space with additional storage.
Maricara
Maricara
Living Room RealtyLiving Room Realty
Midcentury staircase in Portland.
Sugar Bowl Residence - John Maniscalco Architecture
Sugar Bowl Residence - John Maniscalco Architecture
John Maniscalco ArchitectureJohn Maniscalco Architecture
This is an example of a midcentury wood staircase in Sacramento with open risers.
Mid-Century Modern Home
Mid-Century Modern Home
AB design studio, inc.AB design studio, inc.
Ciro Coelho
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury wood l-shaped glass railing staircase in Santa Barbara with wood risers.
Infusion
Infusion
Oasis Architecture & DesignOasis Architecture & Design
Medium sized midcentury wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in San Diego with painted wood risers.
Basement Restoration
Basement Restoration
Puchel Group Inc.Puchel Group Inc.
Inspiration for a retro staircase in Chicago.
Sarasota Custom Home- Frank Lloyd Wright Mid-Century Home
Sarasota Custom Home- Frank Lloyd Wright Mid-Century Home
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
This is a home that was designed around the property. With views in every direction from the master suite and almost everywhere else in the home. The home was designed by local architect Randy Sample and the interior architecture was designed by Maurice Jennings Architecture, a disciple of E. Fay Jones. New Construction of a 4,400 sf custom home in the Southbay Neighborhood of Osprey, FL, just south of Sarasota. Photo - Ricky Perrone
Mid-Century Modern With a View
Mid-Century Modern With a View
Kathy Ann Abell InteriorsKathy Ann Abell Interiors
Inspiration for a midcentury staircase in San Diego.
Innis Arden Midcentury Remodel
Innis Arden Midcentury Remodel
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
An entry console by the foyer allows for a landing place for keys, mail, or guests handbags. You can easily tuck miscellaneous items away into the cabinetry if a minimalist look is desired.
Mid-Century Modern Residence
Mid-Century Modern Residence
AB design studio inc.AB design studio inc.
1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style. Photography ©Ciro Coelho/ArchitecturalPhoto.com
PDX house for a young family
PDX house for a young family
Andrew FeldonAndrew Feldon
andrew feldon
Inspiration for a medium sized retro wood straight staircase in Portland with wood risers and feature lighting.
goodfellow residence
goodfellow residence
company kcompany k
Retro staircase in Seattle.
Laurelhurst Mid Century Modern
Laurelhurst Mid Century Modern
Darren Patt ConstructionDarren Patt Construction
Large midcentury carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Seattle with carpeted risers.
Midcentury Staircase
Midcentury Staircase
Inspiration for a medium sized retro wood l-shaped staircase in Dallas with wood risers.
Louella Ave Residence
Louella Ave Residence
AAHA StudioAAHA Studio
Stadium Stair Design
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury wood floating metal railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Mid-Century Modern Residence
Mid-Century Modern Residence
AB design studio inc.AB design studio inc.
1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style. Photography ©Ciro Coelho/ArchitecturalPhoto.com
モルタル × HACO
モルタル × HACO
アーキガレージ設計事務所アーキガレージ設計事務所
This is an example of a midcentury staircase in Nagoya.
Mid-Century Whole House Redux
Mid-Century Whole House Redux
Klassen Remodeling & Design, Inc.Klassen Remodeling & Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury carpeted u-shaped staircase in Milwaukee with wood 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.
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