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Midcentury Wood Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Tuxedo Park
Tuxedo Park
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Design ideas for a large midcentury wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Atlanta with glass risers.
Midcentury inspired custom stair landing - detail
Midcentury inspired custom stair landing - detail
Brokenpress Custom Furniture Design+FabricationBrokenpress Custom Furniture Design+Fabrication
Photography by Brokenpress Design+Fabrication
This is an example of a small retro wood staircase in Chicago with wood risers.
Metal railing
Metal railing
ID by GwenID by Gwen
Inspiration for a small retro wood straight staircase in Seattle with wood risers.
Mid Century Modern I Bellevue, Washington
Mid Century Modern I Bellevue, Washington
Syltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting CompanySyltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting Company
Inspiration for a large midcentury wood u-shaped staircase in Seattle with wood risers.
Morley Street West House
Morley Street West House
Bidgood + Co. InteriorsBidgood + Co. Interiors
Inspiration for a retro wood staircase in Vancouver with wood risers.
Grennan
Grennan
Ainslie-Davis ConstructionAinslie-Davis Construction
Mark Woods
This is an example of a midcentury wood staircase in Seattle.
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.
Mid Century Remodel
Mid Century Remodel
VFLA Architecture + InteriorsVFLA Architecture + Interiors
Medium sized midcentury wood straight wood railing staircase in Denver with painted wood risers.
Lutz Ave Whole House Remodel in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Lutz Ave Whole House Remodel in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
This midcentury-inspired custom hickory staircase was designed by Miranda Frye and executed by craftsman and Project Developer Matt Nicholas.
This is an example of a medium sized retro wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Detroit with wood risers.
Travis Heights Vacation Rental
Travis Heights Vacation Rental
Christen Ales Interior DesignChristen Ales Interior Design
Medium sized midcentury wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Austin with wood risers.
Midcentury Staircase
Midcentury Staircase
Retro wood straight staircase in Seattle with open risers.
Mid Century Modern Contemporary design
Mid Century Modern Contemporary design
Cabinets and Beyond Design StudioCabinets and Beyond Design Studio
Mid Century Modern Contemporary design. White quartersawn veneer oak cabinets and white paint Crystal Cabinets
Photo of an expansive retro wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers and wood walls.
east 2nd rockstar
east 2nd rockstar
mango design comango design co
Photo of a medium sized retro wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Vancouver with wood risers.
20th Street Remodel
20th Street Remodel
kds design groupkds design group
Photo of a small midcentury wood spiral staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Peg Cox DesignPeg Cox Design
Photo of a medium sized retro wood u-shaped staircase in Seattle with painted wood risers.
414 Fall Creek Drive
414 Fall Creek Drive
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
Photo of a retro wood floating metal railing staircase in Dallas 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.
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.
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.
Pleasure Point Mid-Century New Home
Pleasure Point Mid-Century New Home
F. John LaBarba ConstructionF. John LaBarba Construction
F. John
Photo of a medium sized retro wood floating wire cable railing staircase in Other with wood risers.

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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