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Midcentury Wood Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Knollwood Cove
Knollwood Cove
Mosier Luxury HomesMosier Luxury Homes
Photo of a medium sized midcentury wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Austin with open risers.
Frank Llyod Wright - Lake Forest IL
Frank Llyod Wright - Lake Forest IL
Brett Bulthuis PhotographyBrett Bulthuis Photography
©Brett Bulthuis 2018
Design ideas for a large retro wood floating wire cable railing staircase in Chicago.
Downtown on the 6th Floor
Downtown on the 6th Floor
FSB Consulting Corp.FSB Consulting Corp.
New powder room built into side of staircase, new staircase with plenty of storage below, slopped doors follow zig zag line of steps, with a metal railing
A Crafty Mid-Century Modern Home
A Crafty Mid-Century Modern Home
Koncept Design + BuildKoncept Design + Build
Photo of a large retro wood u-shaped staircase in DC Metro with wood risers.
Midcentury Minneapolis
Midcentury Minneapolis
Quartersawn Design BuildQuartersawn Design Build
Farm Kid Studios
This is an example of a retro wood u-shaped staircase in Minneapolis with wood risers.
KW House
KW House
Andrew Sherman PhotographyAndrew Sherman Photography
Andrew Sherman
This is an example of a midcentury wood staircase in Atlanta with wood risers.
san anselmo whole house remodel
san anselmo whole house remodel
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
photo by scott hargis
Design ideas for a midcentury wood l-shaped staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Los Gatos Treehouse
Los Gatos Treehouse
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.
Nutana Renovation
Nutana Renovation
Fresco Interiors Design Group IncFresco Interiors Design Group Inc
This is an example of a medium sized retro wood straight mixed railing staircase in Other.
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.
Family Ties - Hinsdale Home Opened Up
Family Ties - Hinsdale Home Opened Up
Liv Companies LLC Design + BuildLiv Companies LLC Design + Build
The winding stair was straightened and modernized with a black metal railing
Photo of a medium sized midcentury wood straight metal railing staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers.
Modern Home - Maple Ridge
Modern Home - Maple Ridge
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
Photo of a medium sized midcentury wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Indianapolis with wood risers.
Mid-Century Revival
Mid-Century Revival
My House Design/Build/TeamMy House Design/Build/Team
My House Design/Build Team | www.myhousedesignbuild.com | 604-694-6873 | Duy Nguyen Photography -------------------------------------------------------Right from the beginning it was evident that this Coquitlam Renovation was unique. It’s first impression was memorable as immediately after entering the front door, just past the dining table, there was a tree growing in the middle of home! Upon further inspection of the space it became apparent that this home had undergone several alterations during its lifetime... We knew we wanted to transform this central space to be the focal point. The home’s design became based around the atrium and its tile ‘splash’. Other materials in this space that add to this effect are the 3D angular mouldings which flow from the glass ceiling to the floor. As well as the colour variation in the hexagon tile, radiating from light in the center to dark around the perimeter. These high contrast tiles not only draw your eye to the center of the atrium but the flush transition between the tiles and hardwood help connect the atrium with the rest of the home.
Lakehouse
Lakehouse
Studio 8x3Studio 8x3
Nicole Ryan Photography
Medium sized retro wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Seattle with wood risers.
East 9th Staircase
East 9th Staircase
Davey McEathron ArchitectureDavey McEathron Architecture
custom single stringer stair with floating wood treads and steel angle guardrail.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury wood straight staircase in Austin with open risers and feature lighting.
Elford Remodel
Elford Remodel
grouparchitectgrouparchitect
Sozinho Imagery
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury wood straight staircase in Seattle with open risers.
Los Feliz Residence
Los Feliz Residence
Dutton Architects Inc.Dutton Architects Inc.
A modern mid-century house in the Los Feliz neighborhood of the Hollywood Hills, this was an extensive renovation. The house was brought down to its studs, new foundations poured, and many walls and rooms relocated and resized. The aim was to improve the flow through the house, to make if feel more open and light, and connected to the outside, both literally through a new stair leading to exterior sliding doors, and through new windows along the back that open up to canyon views. photos by Undine Prohl
Crestway Residence
Crestway Residence
Chris Cobb ArchitectureChris Cobb Architecture
Large midcentury wood l-shaped staircase in Austin with wood risers.
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.
Vista Residence
Vista Residence
Miró Rivera ArchitectsMiró Rivera Architects
Paul Finkel
Inspiration for a large midcentury wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Austin 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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