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Stainess Steel and Maple Wood Railing
Stainess Steel and Maple Wood Railing
Apple Tree Homes IncApple Tree Homes Inc
Beautiful contrast with stainless steel horizontal railing with maple wood handrail.
Photo of a retro wood mixed railing staircase in Kansas City with wood risers.
Lake Sawyer Remodel
Lake Sawyer Remodel
Malone's Landscape Design | BuildMalone's Landscape Design | Build
Open architecture with exposed beams and wood ceiling create a natural indoor/outdoor ambiance in this midcentury remodel. The original driftwood tree that the stairs wind around makes a bold statement and gives this house a true indoor/outdoor style.
Gates Mills
Gates Mills
KAS Interior DesignKAS Interior Design
Stair relocation to home's center. Open design to create a focal point.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Cleveland with painted wood risers.
Open Waterfront
Open Waterfront
Verdigris Design StudioVerdigris Design Studio
Inspiration for a large midcentury wood floating wood railing staircase in Boston with open risers.
Baxter Boulevard Renovation
Baxter Boulevard Renovation
MGM BuildersMGM Builders
After being vacant for years, this property needed extensive repairs and system updates to accommodate the young family who would be making it their home. The existing mid-century modern architecture drove the design, and finding ways to open up the floorplan towards the sweeping views of the boulevard was a priority. Custom white oak cabinetry was created for several spaces, and new architectural details were added throughout the interior. Now brought back to its former glory, this home is a fun, modern, sun-lit place to be. To see the "before" images, visit our website. Interior Design by Tyler Karu. Architecture by Kevin Browne. Photography by Erin Little.
Manheim Township Kitchen Remodel
Manheim Township Kitchen Remodel
McLennan Contracting, Inc.McLennan Contracting, Inc.
New stair railing with custome made rail and post
Photo of a small retro wood straight mixed railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
Lakehouse
Lakehouse
Studio 8x3Studio 8x3
Nicole Ryan Photography
Medium sized retro wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Seattle with wood risers.
Maple Leaf Residence
Maple Leaf Residence
Click ArchitectsClick Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized retro wood floating metal railing staircase in Seattle with open risers.
Rosedale House
Rosedale House
Alloy Homes IncorporatedAlloy Homes Incorporated
The large open-riser stair is located at the heart of the home and helps separate the private living areas from more public reception spaces. It's capped by a large 4'x4' skylight that washed light deep into the central parts of the home. Floor-level LED courtesy lighting provides ambience at night.
Midcentury modern staircase
Midcentury modern staircase
Haitani DesignHaitani Design
Photo by Takeshi Sera
Inspiration for a large midcentury wood l-shaped staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Stairs
Stairs
RT StudioRT Studio
Medium sized retro wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in DC Metro with wood risers.
Custom Seattle Residence
Custom Seattle Residence
Wascha StudiosWascha Studios
Think of an umbrella. The metal spines start at a central point and flare outwards towards a stiffened fabric edge. At that taut outer edge sit the faceted walls of glass. The metal umbrella spines are the mammoth steel beams seen in the photos supporting the house and radiate back to a central point. That central point is a curved steel and glass staircase stretched like a long slinky up through all three floors and wraps around a cylindrical teak elevator.
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.
5T - Restoration of a Mid-Century Landmark
5T - Restoration of a Mid-Century Landmark
Stephen Moser ArchitectStephen Moser Architect
Photography: Michael Biondo
This is an example of a large midcentury wood u-shaped staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Open Waterfront
Open Waterfront
Verdigris Design StudioVerdigris Design Studio
Large midcentury wood floating wood railing staircase in Boston with open risers.
Hon House
Hon House
Analogue (formerly EN Architects)Analogue (formerly EN Architects)
Inspiration for a small midcentury wood floating staircase in Baltimore with open risers.
Hillsborough Vaastu Residence
Hillsborough Vaastu Residence
Marc Newman ArchitectMarc Newman Architect
This is an example of a midcentury wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in San Francisco.
Baltimore Modern Home on Elm
Baltimore Modern Home on Elm
Home MethodsHome Methods
Photo of a medium sized retro wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Baltimore with painted wood risers.
Claircrest Drive
Claircrest Drive
Sabine's Interior Design, Inc.Sabine's Interior Design, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized retro wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Abiding Light
Abiding Light
3 Lights Design3 Lights Design
The staircase serves as a light well with four large skylight at the top. It brings natural light to the inner recesses of the house and, on warm days, can be opened to crease a stacked ventilation effect: Hot air move outwards through the openings above and draws cool air in from the shaded back garden. http://www.houzz.com/pro/kuohphotography/thomas-kuoh-photography

Midcentury Wood 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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