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Midcentury Wood Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Mid-Century Overlook Home
Mid-Century Overlook Home
Stonelace DesignsStonelace Designs
Medium sized retro wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Stair and entry hall.
Stair and entry hall.
BREWSTER Design / Build LLCBREWSTER Design / Build LLC
Open pickets become the structural stair support.
Medium sized midcentury wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Seattle with open risers and wood walls.
Modern stair upgrade
Modern stair upgrade
Portland Stair CompanyPortland Stair Company
Portland Stair Company
Inspiration for a large retro wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Portland with painted wood risers.
Scarboro Residence
Scarboro Residence
Uniik DesignUniik Design
Walnut staircase with black spindles complimenting the iconic Eames chair.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Calgary with carpeted risers.
Hunters Hill - Water front property
Hunters Hill - Water front property
Dieppe DesignDieppe Design
Engaged by the client to update this 1970's architecturally designed waterfront home by Frank Cavalier, we refreshed the interiors whilst highlighting the existing features such as the Queensland Rosewood timber ceilings. The concept presented was a clean, industrial style interior and exterior lift, collaborating the existing Japanese and Mid Century hints of architecture and design. A project we thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish, we hope you do too. Photography: Luke Butterly Construction: Glenstone Constructions Tiles: Lulo Tiles Upholstery: The Chair Man Window Treatment: The Curtain Factory Fixtures + Fittings: Parisi / Reece / Meir / Client Supplied
Extravagante Spindeltreppe
Extravagante Spindeltreppe
Treppen und Bauelemente Schmidt GmbHTreppen und Bauelemente Schmidt GmbH
Das Treppengeländer ist als geschlossene, formverleimte Holzwand ausgeführt. Als Handlauf dient die Griffrille, in die eine integrierte LED-Beleuchtung eingesetzt ist.
Room Scenes
Room Scenes
Rudio DesignzRudio Designz
Large midcentury wood curved wood railing staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
Blairwood/ Studio City Upstairs Addition
Blairwood/ Studio City Upstairs Addition
Union of Art, IncUnion of Art, Inc
Photo of a medium sized retro wood straight wood railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Home Remodel
Home Remodel
Van Esch EnterprisesVan Esch Enterprises
Design ideas for a medium sized retro straight wood railing staircase in Toronto.
Pleasant Run Home Remodel
Pleasant Run Home Remodel
Alair Homes ArizonaAlair Homes Arizona
A mid-century modern home remodel with an open concept layout, vaulted ceilings, and light tile floors throughout. The kitchen was completely gutted to start fresh with all new fixtures, appliances, and a glass subway tile backsplash. The custom island, and single wall kitchen were designed to keep an open concept feel with the rest of the home to maximize living space.
Arboretum
Arboretum
Skelly BuildSkelly Build
Designer: Allison Jaffe Interior Design Photographer: Sophie Epton Construction: Skelly Home Renovations
Photo of a medium sized midcentury wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Austin with wood risers.
Mary & Lee Blair Residence and Studio. Architect Harwell Hamilton Harris. 1939
Mary & Lee Blair Residence and Studio. Architect Harwell Hamilton Harris. 1939
Teague Hunziker PhotographyTeague Hunziker Photography
©Teague Hunziker. Built in 1939. Architect Harwell Hamilton Harris.
Photo of a retro wood straight wood railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Tonka Bay Smart Home
Tonka Bay Smart Home
Showcase Renovations, Inc.Showcase Renovations, Inc.
This unusual stairway is flooded with daylight. Supplemental lighting is provided at the step level and also with ceiling pendants. The sliding wall panels atop allow the owners to adjust accordingly for daylight and privacy.
Family Holiday Home
Family Holiday Home
Richard Gooding PhotographyRichard Gooding Photography
Interior design by Pascoe Interiors. Photography by Richard Gooding Photography. PR and direction by Nick Lee of niche pr. Published in several national and international interior design titles.
Roger Oates Iris Leaf stair runner carpet in Cobham Surrey
Roger Oates Iris Leaf stair runner carpet in Cobham Surrey
HighergroundHigherground
Roger Oates Iris Leaf stair runner carpet fitted to grey painted wood staircase in Cobham Surrey
Photo of a medium sized midcentury wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Surrey with wood risers.
Arboretum
Arboretum
Skelly BuildSkelly Build
Designer: Allison Jaffe Interior Design Photographer: Sophie Epton Construction: Skelly Home Renovations
Medium sized retro wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Austin with wood risers.
Total Lake Escape Family Retreat
Total Lake Escape Family Retreat
McCarten DesignMcCarten Design
Photo of a large midcentury wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Minneapolis with wood risers.
Two Storey | MCM on the Prairie | Grosvenor Park, Saskatoon, SK
Two Storey | MCM on the Prairie | Grosvenor Park, Saskatoon, SK
Maison Design+BuildMaison Design+Build
This is an example of a retro carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers.
富岡マンションリノベーション
富岡マンションリノベーション
中村康造建築設計室中村康造建築設計室
1階の個室に降りる階段。モザイクタイルの壁が住宅を貫く。ＬＤＫからの光を取り込み明るい階段室。細いスチールフレームの室内窓はチャコールグレーで塗装してレトロな雰囲気。階段の手すりは無垢の角材、階段床はコルクタイル。
Design ideas for a medium sized retro wood wood railing staircase in Yokohama with wood risers and brick walls.
Hawthorn Studio
Hawthorn Studio
Habitech SystemsHabitech Systems
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Melbourne with wood risers.

Midcentury Wood Railing 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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