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Midcentury Straight Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Richmond House
Richmond House
mossmoss
The custom rift sawn, white oak staircase with the attached perforated screen leads to the second, master suite level. The light flowing in from the dormer windows on the second level filters down through the staircase and the wood screen creating interesting light patterns throughout the day.
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.
Mid Century MOD Austin Remodel
Mid Century MOD Austin Remodel
Becca Stephens InteriorsBecca Stephens Interiors
Molly Winters Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury tiled straight staircase in Austin with tiled risers.
Potomac Mid-Century
Potomac Mid-Century
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
This is an example of a midcentury wood straight metal railing staircase in DC Metro with wood 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.
Glen Ellen Residence
Glen Ellen Residence
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
This is an example of a large retro wood straight metal railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Midcentury Staircase
Midcentury Staircase
Retro wood straight staircase in Seattle with open risers.
Cohen Residence
Cohen Residence
Abramson ArchitectsAbramson Architects
Upon entry, one is greeted by an impressive three-story atrium, accented by steel-framed glass floors and topped with pitched roof ceilings. Photo: Jim Bartsch
Soho Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | OH
Soho Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | OH
FlooretFlooret
A classic select-grade natural oak. Timeless and versatile. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.
Ormond House Renovation
Ormond House Renovation
FISHER ARCHitectureFISHER ARCHitecture
This is an example of a medium sized retro wood straight glass railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
RT Residence
RT Residence
babienko ARCHITECTS pllcbabienko ARCHITECTS pllc
Open riser staircase with black steel guardrail
Photo of a retro wood straight metal railing staircase in Seattle.
Mid Century Modern Open Staircase
Mid Century Modern Open Staircase
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Keuka Studios custom fabricated this steel sawtooth style stringer staircase. The treads and top rail are oak. www.keuka-studios.com
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury wood straight wire cable railing staircase in New York with open risers.
Davelin Rd. House
Davelin Rd. House
Stephen Chung, ArchitectStephen Chung, Architect
Peter Vanderwarker
Photo of a medium sized midcentury straight staircase in Boston.
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.
Mid-century Whole Home Historic Renovation
Mid-century Whole Home Historic Renovation
RIC design buildRIC design build
Small retro wood straight mixed railing staircase in Richmond with brick walls and feature lighting.
Mid-Century Modern Condo in Historic Capitol Hill
Mid-Century Modern Condo in Historic Capitol Hill
Finesse Design RemodelingFinesse Design Remodeling
A two-bed, two-bath condo located in the Historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC was reimagined with the clean lined sensibilities and celebration of beautiful materials found in Mid-Century Modern designs. A soothing gray-green color palette sets the backdrop for cherry cabinetry and white oak floors. Specialty lighting, handmade tile, and a slate clad corner fireplace further elevate the space. A new Trex deck with cable railing system connects the home to the outdoors.
Creston Remodel
Creston Remodel
WA Design ArchitectsWA Design Architects
Large midcentury wood straight glass railing staircase in San Francisco 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.
Classic Urban
Classic Urban
Vernon WentzVernon Wentz
This is a wonderful mid century modern with the perfect color mix of furniture and accessories. Built by Classic Urban Homes Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery

Midcentury Straight 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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