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Midcentury Staircase with Carpeted Risers Ideas and Designs

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Gig Harbor Great Room
Gig Harbor Great Room
Schoenfeld InteriorsSchoenfeld Interiors
Interior design by Schoenfeld interiors Classic NW contemporary
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Seattle with carpeted risers and feature lighting.
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Aneka Interiors Inc.Aneka Interiors Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury wood straight staircase in Denver with carpeted risers.
Midcentury upgrade
Midcentury upgrade
Portland Stair CompanyPortland Stair Company
Alder post and railing with metal balusters. Portland Stair Company
Photo of a medium sized midcentury carpeted straight mixed railing staircase in Portland with carpeted risers.
Coquitlam Townhouse - Staircase
Coquitlam Townhouse - Staircase
PlaidFox StudioPlaidFox Studio
Photo Credits: Tracey Ayton
Small midcentury carpeted l-shaped staircase in Vancouver with carpeted risers.
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
Designers North CarpetDesigners North Carpet
Ivan Dolin Interior Design
Photo of a large retro carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in New York with carpeted risers.
Ashford Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | Waterville, Ohio
Ashford Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | Waterville, Ohio
FlooretFlooret
Deep tones of gently weathered grey and brown. A modern look that still respects the timelessness of natural wood.
Medium sized midcentury carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.
Retro Mid Century
Retro Mid Century
Interior InspirationsInterior Inspirations
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury carpeted l-shaped metal railing staircase in Calgary with carpeted risers.
Black Hawk
Black Hawk
Christensen Capital, LLCChristensen Capital, LLC
Inspiration for a large midcentury carpeted curved staircase in St Louis with carpeted risers.
1950's House Refurb
1950's House Refurb
Born Designers LtdBorn Designers Ltd
Photo of a medium sized retro carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Sussex with carpeted risers.
Taplow- Mid Century Span House
Taplow- Mid Century Span House
Slightly Quirky LtdSlightly Quirky Ltd
Inspiration for a retro carpeted curved wood railing staircase in Surrey with carpeted risers.
Pond Square
Pond Square
Atelier ADA Ltd.Atelier ADA Ltd.
Photo of a small midcentury painted wood straight wood railing staircase in London with carpeted risers.
Staircases
Staircases
Long Huy PhamLong Huy Pham
Design ideas for a large midcentury carpeted curved wood railing staircase in Toronto with carpeted risers and wainscoting.
Midcentury Modern Renovation
Midcentury Modern Renovation
Bella Vista DevelopmentsBella Vista Developments
D & M Images
This is an example of a small retro carpeted straight staircase in Other with carpeted risers.
Stratford Hills
Stratford Hills
Ashby CollectiveAshby Collective
Photo of a medium sized midcentury wood curved staircase in Austin with carpeted risers.
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.
Brooktree / Los Angeles Mid-Century Modern
Brooktree / Los Angeles Mid-Century Modern
BiLDENBiLDEN
A partially frosted glass ‘lantern’ containing the stair adds light and view while retaining privacy. / photo: Dave Koga and Andrew Goeser
Photo of a midcentury carpeted staircase in Los Angeles with carpeted risers.
Costa Mesa Home
Costa Mesa Home
PETERSON CUSTOM INTERIORSPETERSON CUSTOM INTERIORS
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Orange County with carpeted risers.
Art Deco house
Art Deco house
Chilton ArchitectsChilton Architects
Photographer: Carrie Chilton
Medium sized retro carpeted curved staircase in Melbourne with carpeted risers.
Retro Mid Century
Retro Mid Century
Interior InspirationsInterior Inspirations
Expansive midcentury carpeted l-shaped metal railing staircase in Calgary with carpeted risers.
Light Fixtures
Light Fixtures
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Luxury homes with elegant lighting by Fratantoni Interior Designers. Follow us on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more inspirational photos!

Midcentury Staircase with Carpeted Risers 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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