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Midcentury Wood Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Wendig, luftig, elegant
Wendig, luftig, elegant
STREGER MassivholztreppenSTREGER Massivholztreppen
Wendig, luftig, elegant – mit einer spielerischen Leichtigkeit schlängelt sich die Wendeltreppe von einem Geschoss in das nächste. www.streger.de
Photo of a medium sized midcentury wood spiral staircase in Other with open risers.
Hillside
Hillside
Tosti DesignTosti Design
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury wood floating metal railing staircase in San Diego with open risers and panelled walls.
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.
Louella Ave Residence
Louella Ave Residence
AAHA StudioAAHA Studio
Stadium Stair Design
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury wood floating metal railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Sennett Residence
Sennett Residence
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Design ideas for a large retro wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Other with open risers.
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
North Several
North Several
Francisco Sutherland ArchitectsFrancisco Sutherland Architects
Anton Rodriguez
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in London with open risers and feature lighting.
maison bourgeoise AIZENAY
maison bourgeoise AIZENAY
Home CocoonHome Cocoon
Midcentury wood u-shaped staircase in Nantes.
The Terrace
The Terrace
Winwood Mckenzie ArchitectureWinwood Mckenzie Architecture
Fraser Marsden
Inspiration for a retro wood straight staircase in Melbourne with open risers.
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.
Obrien
Obrien
Piedmont StairWorks LLCPiedmont StairWorks LLC
Ash Gray Iron Balusters and Oak Handrail with a 70's flair completing a mid century renovation
Design ideas for a large retro wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Charlotte with wood risers.
Yeronga Mid Century Renovation
Yeronga Mid Century Renovation
BBH Projects Pty LtdBBH Projects Pty Ltd
Medium sized retro wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Brisbane with open risers.
Hon House
Hon House
Analogue (formerly EN Architects)Analogue (formerly EN Architects)
Design ideas for a small retro wood floating staircase in Baltimore with open risers and feature lighting.
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Studio Nexus Architects + PlannersStudio Nexus Architects + Planners
Douglas J. Sonsalla
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury wood straight staircase in Boston with wood 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.
Pemberton
Pemberton
Haynsworth Custom HomesHaynsworth Custom Homes
Stunning midcentury-inspired custom home in Dallas.
Design ideas for a large midcentury wood floating glass railing staircase in Dallas.
Elise Ct. Los Altos Hills
Elise Ct. Los Altos Hills
Changras & Frey Construction Inc.Changras & Frey Construction Inc.
Large retro wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in San Francisco with painted wood risers.
Old Sag Harbor Road
Old Sag Harbor Road
BMA ArchitectsBMA Architects
Photo of a retro wood straight metal railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
43rd avenue | new construction
43rd avenue | new construction
Sarah Elizabeth Design, LLCSarah Elizabeth Design, LLC
Erik Bishoff Photography Brian Murry Homes
This is an example of a retro wood l-shaped staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
Mid-Century Inspiration
Mid-Century Inspiration
Morgante Wilson ArchitectsMorgante Wilson Architects
Morgante Wilson Architects incorporated natural maple dowels as a divider for this landing nook. The stairs use metal railings and walnut treads to add to the Mid Century feel of the home. Jim Tschetter 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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