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Modern Staircase Ideas and Designs

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In riva alla Laguna di Grado
In riva alla Laguna di Grado
Eurocase FriuliEurocase Friuli
oakstudio
Design ideas for a medium sized modern wood u-shaped staircase in Other with wood risers.
BV S. Röttenbach
BV S. Röttenbach
Jörg Büro für ArchitekturJörg Büro für Architektur
Modern staircase in Nuremberg.
Clearview® Cable Railing - Build Coastal
Clearview® Cable Railing - Build Coastal
AGS Stainless, Inc.AGS Stainless, Inc.
Medium sized modern wood straight wire cable railing staircase.
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modern san francisco great room by building down
modern san francisco great room by building down
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
Floating stairs are crafted from solid oak beams salvaged from a barn in Oregon. The stringer is black painted steel. The enclosed stairwell acts as a sculptural anchor. Behind the stairwell on the left is a laundry closet concealed by a large sliding door and steps leading up to the mud room. photos by scott hargis
Modern Peninsula Estate
Modern Peninsula Estate
Lencioni ConstructionLencioni Construction
Design ideas for a modern wood u-shaped staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Rouge Valley Modern Reno
Rouge Valley Modern Reno
Carick Home ImprovementsCarick Home Improvements
Alex Nirta
Design ideas for a medium sized modern wood curved metal railing staircase in Toronto with painted wood risers.
Casa G
Casa G
Sofia Nicoli architettoSofia Nicoli architetto
nicoli sofia
Photo of a modern wood l-shaped staircase in Venice with feature lighting.
Jensen Architects
Jensen Architects
Jensen ArchitectsJensen Architects
Inspiration for a modern wood straight staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
No 86 House
No 86 House
Greg Shand ArchitectsGreg Shand Architects
Modern u-shaped staircase in Singapore.
My Houzz: A Smart-Home Jewel in Vancouver
My Houzz: A Smart-Home Jewel in Vancouver
Heather MerendaHeather Merenda
Photo: Heather Merenda © 2013 Houzz
Modern metal railing staircase in Vancouver.
Eberhart
Eberhart
John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIAJohn Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA
Photos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph
Modern staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Kompletterande styling - Koppargatan
Kompletterande styling - Koppargatan
Studio InStudio In
Nina Ving / Erik Olsson Fastighetsförmedling
This is an example of a medium sized modern painted wood curved staircase in Gothenburg with painted wood risers and under stair storage.
STEEL ARTS BY MSTONE
STEEL ARTS BY MSTONE
Mstone Construction & InteriorsMstone Construction & Interiors
Modern staircase in Delhi.
27 St James - Moonee Ponds
27 St James - Moonee Ponds
Renmark HomesRenmark Homes
Design ideas for a modern wood straight metal railing staircase in Melbourne with metal risers.
Escalier Manhattan inox et verre / Manhattan stainless steel and glass stairs
Escalier Manhattan inox et verre / Manhattan stainless steel and glass stairs
Trescalini (by CasaLux)Trescalini (by CasaLux)
lien galerie produit / product gallery link => http://trescalini.fr/escaliers-droits/manhattan/ FR Trescalini - Escalier droit Manhattan verre standard et inox poli, garde-corps inox poli ESCALIER MANHATTAN . escalier : autoportant droit, quart ou demi tournant . structure : limon central en inox ou en acier laqué . marches : verre / bois (chêne, hêtre, ou autre sur demande) / inox / acier laqué . garde-corps : verre et inox / inox / verre et acier laqué / acier laqué EN Trescalini - Standard glass and polished stainless steel Manhattan straight stairs, with polished stainless steel railing MANHATTAN STAIRS . stairs : straight, quarter or half turn, free standing . frame : one central beam in stainless steel or lacquered steel . steps : glass / wood (oak, beech or other on demand) / stainless steel / lacquered steel . railing : glass and stainless steel / stainless steel / glass and lacquered steel / lacquered steel
Gudrunsvej 13, st., Charlottenlund
Gudrunsvej 13, st., Charlottenlund
Geisler & RønneGeisler & Rønne
Photo of a modern staircase in Copenhagen.
Clearview® Cable Railing - Build Coastal
Clearview® Cable Railing - Build Coastal
AGS Stainless, Inc.AGS Stainless, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized modern wood straight wire cable railing staircase with wood risers.
Clearview® Cable Railing - Build Coastal
Clearview® Cable Railing - Build Coastal
AGS Stainless, Inc.AGS Stainless, Inc.
This is an example of a modern staircase.
Eberhart
Eberhart
John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIAJohn Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA
Photos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph
Photo of a modern metal railing staircase in San Francisco with open risers.

Modern 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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