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Modern Floating Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Point West
Point West
Odin Industrial DesignOdin Industrial Design
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood floating glass railing staircase in Houston with wood risers.
Industrial Craftsman Lakehouse
Industrial Craftsman Lakehouse
CIRCLE Design StudioCIRCLE Design Studio
Medium sized modern wood floating wire cable railing staircase in Other.
Concealed Cantilever Stairs - Shelton, CT
Concealed Cantilever Stairs - Shelton, CT
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Custom made steel stringer cantilevered floating stairs. The stringer is concealed in the wall giving the appearance of the treads floating up to the second level. www.keuka-studios.com
Perchless Self Supported Mono Stringer with Integrated Landings
Perchless Self Supported Mono Stringer with Integrated Landings
Specialized Stair and RailSpecialized Stair and Rail
Photo of an expansive modern wood floating glass railing staircase in Edmonton.
Vertical Bar Stair Railing - Memorial Houston Modern Home
Vertical Bar Stair Railing - Memorial Houston Modern Home
IronWood ConnectionIronWood Connection
Inspiration for a medium sized modern metal floating staircase in Houston with open risers and feature lighting.
Haus W
Haus W
be_planen Architektur GmbHbe_planen Architektur GmbH
Erich Spahn
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood floating staircase in Munich with open risers.
Suspendo Staircase
Suspendo Staircase
Ackworth HouseAckworth House
This staircase has a steel stringer concealed inside the wall so that the treads cantilever from the wall and appear as if they are floating! Lights are mounted under each treads creating a beautiful glow in the whole stairwell at night.
Bondi House
Bondi House
Mathieson Architects Pty LtdMathieson Architects Pty Ltd
Romello Pereira
Medium sized modern floating staircase in Sydney with open risers and marble treads.
Ambleside, West Vancouver
Ambleside, West Vancouver
Burgers Architecture Inc.Burgers Architecture Inc.
Architecture Cedric Burgers www.baiarchitects.com Interior Design Mary Burgers www.mbiinteriors.com Photos Martin Tessler www.martintessler.com
Design ideas for a modern floating staircase in Vancouver with feature lighting.
The Residence
The Residence
HufftHufft
For this house “contextual” means focusing the good view and taking the bad view out of focus. In order to accomplish this, the form of the house was inspired by horse blinders. Conceived as two tubes with directed views, one tube is for entertaining and the other one for sleeping. Directly across the street from the house is a lake, “the good view.” On all other sides of the house are neighbors of very close proximity which cause privacy issues and unpleasant views – “the bad view.” Thus the sides and rear are mostly solid in order to block out the less desirable views and the front is completely transparent in order to frame and capture the lake – “horse blinders.” There are several sustainable features in the house’s detailing. The entire structure is made of pre-fabricated recycled steel and concrete. Through the extensive use of high tech and super efficient glass, both as windows and clerestories, there is no need for artificial light during the day. The heating for the building is provided by a radiant system composed of several hundred feet of tubes filled with hot water embedded into the concrete floors. The façade is made up of composite board that is held away from the skin in order to create ventilated façade. This ventilation helps to control the temperature of the building envelope and a more stable temperature indoors. Photo Credit: Alistair Tutton
Williamsburg Carriage House
Williamsburg Carriage House
Sergio Mercado DesignSergio Mercado Design
Joshua McHugh
Large modern wood floating glass railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Modern Chic
Modern Chic
The Couture Haus Interior DesignThe Couture Haus Interior Design
Modern staircase with black metal railing, large windows and black sconces.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern wood floating metal railing staircase in Raleigh with wood risers.
Boca Raton Splendor
Boca Raton Splendor
Bravas Boca RatonBravas Boca Raton
Fully integrated Signature Estate featuring Creston controls and Crestron panelized lighting, and Crestron motorized shades and draperies, whole-house audio and video, HVAC, voice and video communication atboth both the front door and gate. Modern, warm, and clean-line design, with total custom details and finishes. The front includes a serene and impressive atrium foyer with two-story floor to ceiling glass walls and multi-level fire/water fountains on either side of the grand bronze aluminum pivot entry door. Elegant extra-large 47'' imported white porcelain tile runs seamlessly to the rear exterior pool deck, and a dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor. The great room has an incredible Neolith onyx wall and see-through linear gas fireplace and is appointed perfectly for views of the zero edge pool and waterway. The club room features a bar and wine featuring a cable wine racking system, comprised of cables made from the finest grade of stainless steel that makes it look as though the wine is floating on air. A center spine stainless steel staircase has a smoked glass railing and wood handrail.
Music Box House
Music Box House
Otis Construction Inc.Otis Construction Inc.
Modern wood floating metal railing staircase in Portland with open risers.
Cloudbreak
Cloudbreak
Oasis Architecture & DesignOasis Architecture & Design
Jim Brady
Large modern wood floating glass railing staircase in San Diego with open risers.
Gill Street
Gill Street
New West Building CompanyNew West Building Company
Design ideas for a large modern wood floating metal railing staircase in Other with open risers.
Diamond Project
Diamond Project
Terry and Terry ArchitectureTerry and Terry Architecture
Main staircase near entry Joe Fletcher
Design ideas for a small modern wood floating staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
PRIVATE RESIDENCE, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY
PRIVATE RESIDENCE, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY
Granoff ArchitectsGranoff Architects
This is an example of a large modern wood floating staircase in New York with metal risers.
All Glass Wine Cellar
All Glass Wine Cellar
Blue Grouse Wine CellarsBlue Grouse Wine Cellars
The all-glass wine cellar is the focal point of this great room in a beautiful, high-end West Vancouver home. Learn more about this project at http://bluegrousewinecellars.com/West-Vancouver-Custom-Wine-Cellars-Contemporary-Project.html Photo Credit: Kent Kallberg 1621 Welch St North Vancouver, BC V7P 2Y2‎ (604) 929-3180 - bluegrousewinecellars.com
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Hollywood Hills Residence
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Hollywood Hills Residence
Griffin Enright ArchitectsGriffin Enright Architects
The wood stair appears to be emerging from the library shelving.
Inspiration for a small modern wood floating staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.

Modern Floating Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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