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Organic Modern Mountain Home
Organic Modern Mountain Home
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
Vicente Residence
Vicente Residence
WA Design ArchitectsWA Design Architects
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This is an example of a modern wood staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Rublevka Family Residence
Rublevka Family Residence
O&A DesignO&A Design
This is an example of a modern wood curved metal railing staircase in Moscow with painted wood risers.
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Conrad Residence
Conrad Residence
Swatt | Miers ArchitectsSwatt | Miers Architects
Cesar Rubio
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood straight staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Arc House
Arc House
William Roy Designer KitchensWilliam Roy Designer Kitchens
Modern wood floating wire cable railing staircase in Portland with open risers.
Stairs
Stairs
Habitat StudioHabitat Studio
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Photo of a modern wood staircase in Edmonton.
Second floor hallway
Second floor hallway
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
Maple plank flooring and white curved walls emphasize the continuous lines and modern geometry of the second floor hallway and staircase. Designed by Architect Philetus Holt III, HMR Architects and built by Lasley Construction.
Kudrow Staircase
Kudrow Staircase
KDL ArchitectsKDL Architects
Inspiration for a modern floating staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
Venice Loft
Venice Loft
Gary Hutton DesignGary Hutton Design
Matthew Millman
Inspiration for a modern staircase in Los Angeles with open risers and feature lighting.
Zacatitos 01
Zacatitos 01
Campos StudioCampos Studio
Photo Credit @ John Sinal
Inspiration for a modern concrete staircase in Other with concrete risers.
Stonington Waterfront
Stonington Waterfront
Prutting & Company Custom BuildersPrutting & Company Custom Builders
ESTO Photography
Modern wood staircase in New York with wood risers.
Point Grey Residence
Point Grey Residence
Treoma DesignTreoma Design
Design ideas for a modern wood staircase in Vancouver.
Old Point
Old Point
Morgan Howarth PhotographyMorgan Howarth Photography
Morgan Howarth Photography
This is an example of a modern wood wire cable railing staircase in Baltimore.
Morden Road Mews
Morden Road Mews
Luxe Interior InternationalLuxe Interior International
Photo of a modern glass railing staircase in London.
Charles Street Townhouse
Charles Street Townhouse
Messana O'RorkeMessana O'Rorke
Design ideas for a modern wood curved metal railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Sydney Harbour House No.1
Sydney Harbour House No.1
Dale Jones-Evans Pty Ltd ArchitectureDale Jones-Evans Pty Ltd Architecture
Photography by John Gollings
Modern staircase in Sydney with open risers.
Weston Modern
Weston Modern
The Lagasse Group, LLCThe Lagasse Group, LLC
Main stairwell at Weston Modern project. Architect: Stern McCafferty.
Design ideas for a large modern wood u-shaped staircase in Boston with open risers and feature lighting.
Aspen Creek Residence
Aspen Creek Residence
CLB ArchitectsCLB Architects
Matthew Millman Photography
Design ideas for a modern staircase in Salt Lake City.
Villa AMT
Villa AMT
UserUser
amit geron
Inspiration for a modern floating glass railing staircase in Tel Aviv.

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.
Custom Beach Home
Custom Beach Home
Mur-Sol Builders IncMur-Sol Builders Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized modern wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Orange County with wood risers.
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