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Modern Staircase with Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Aalto Collection - Marquis Iron Stair Balusters
Aalto Collection - Marquis Iron Stair Balusters
IronWood ConnectionIronWood Connection
This simple contemporary style home from Addison's Wonderland features Aalto Collection balusters in the Satin Black finish from House of Forgings. Photographs from Addison's Wonderland: http://addisonswonderland.com/staircase-balusters-heaven/
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.
Meat Packing District
Meat Packing District
Dlux ImagesDlux Images
Photo of a modern wood straight glass railing staircase in New York 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
Miami Modern Custom Home
Miami Modern Custom Home
Pioneer Architecture, LLC.Pioneer Architecture, LLC.
Large modern u-shaped glass railing staircase in Miami with marble treads, marble risers and feature lighting.
Holly ADU - Stair
Holly ADU - Stair
Davey McEathron ArchitectureDavey McEathron Architecture
Leonid Furmansky
Inspiration for a small modern wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Austin with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Lakeview Residence
Lakeview Residence
Design PlatformDesign Platform
White oak floaing staircase with stainless steel cable railing. Small office nook. Photo by Jess Blackwell
Photo of a medium sized modern wood straight wire cable railing staircase in Denver with open risers and feature lighting.
Aqua Perma Solar Firma
Aqua Perma Solar Firma
CplusC Architects + BuildersCplusC Architects + Builders
Murray Fredericks
Design ideas for a small modern wood spiral wood railing staircase in Sydney with open risers and feature lighting.
Custom Staircases & Railings
Custom Staircases & Railings
MJ Modern StairwaysMJ Modern Stairways
Inspiration for a large modern straight wire cable railing staircase in San Francisco with metal risers and feature lighting.
The Woodlands
The Woodlands
Houston Stair Company IncHouston Stair Company Inc
Open Stair with Glass Railings by Houston Stair Company Inc. Photo Credit by Angela Takes Photos
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood straight staircase in Houston with open risers and feature lighting.
18th Street Addition
18th Street Addition
Space Craft, LLCSpace Craft, LLC
The owners of this project wanted additional living + play space for their two children. The solution was to add a second story and make the transition between the spaces a key design feature. Inside the tower is a light-filled lounge + library for the children and their friends. The stair becomes a sculptural piece able to be viewed from all areas of the home. From the exterior, the wood-clad tower creates a pleasing composition that brings together the existing house and addition seamlessly. The kitchen was fully renovated to integrate this theme of an open, bright, family-friendly space. Throughout the existing house and addition, the clean, light-filled space allows the beautiful material palette + finishes to come to the forefront.
2012 Remodelers Showcase
2012 Remodelers Showcase
Quartersawn Design BuildQuartersawn Design Build
Farm Kid Studio
This is an example of a modern staircase in Minneapolis with feature lighting.
House on Poplar Avenue
House on Poplar Avenue
McInturff ArchitectsMcInturff Architects
Takoma Park MD General Contractor: Added Dimensions Photo: Julia Heine / McInturff Architects
Design ideas for a modern staircase in DC Metro with feature lighting.
Matt Kivlin, AIA: Mid-Century Modern
Matt Kivlin, AIA: Mid-Century Modern
The Value Of ArchitectureThe Value Of Architecture
Shawn Bishop
Design ideas for a modern staircase in Los Angeles with feature lighting.
Vivienda Malladoura_escalera
Vivienda Malladoura_escalera
Estudio MaasEstudio Maas
La iluminación de la escalera se resuelve de manera indirecta mediante un pasamanos con iluminación integrada.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern wood straight wood railing staircase with wood risers and feature lighting.
New Home Saskatoon
New Home Saskatoon
UserUser
Home built by Lexis Homes. All flooring supplied and installed by Braid Flooring & Window Fashions
Medium sized modern wood straight staircase in Other with wood risers and feature lighting.
58_Creative Staircase for Timeless Home, Arlington, VA 22201
58_Creative Staircase for Timeless Home, Arlington, VA 22201
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
Tradition Homes, voted Best Builder in 2013, allowed us to bring their vision to life in this gorgeous and authentic modern home in the heart of Arlington; Century Stair went beyond aesthetics by using durable materials and applying excellent craft and precision throughout the design, build and installation process. This iron & wood post-to-post staircase contains the following parts: satin black (5/8" radius) tubular balusters, ebony-stained (Duraseal), 3 1/2 x 3 1/2" square oak newels with chamfered tops, poplar stringers, 1" square/contemporary oak treads, and ebony-stained custom hand rails. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company. ® All rights reserved.
Luxurious Brentwood Home
Luxurious Brentwood Home
Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Design ideas for a large modern wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Los Angeles with open risers and feature lighting.
Duplex Las Rozas
Duplex Las Rozas
Tarimas de AutorTarimas de Autor
Luzestudio Fotografía
Photo of a modern wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Madrid with wood risers and feature lighting.
Custom Staircases & Railings
Custom Staircases & Railings
MJ Modern StairwaysMJ Modern Stairways
Design ideas for a large modern carpeted glass railing staircase in San Francisco with carpeted risers and feature lighting.

Modern Staircase with Feature Lighting 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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