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Modern Staircase with Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Bauhaus Lüneburger Heide
Bauhaus Lüneburger Heide
Vicky HellmannVicky Hellmann
Photography: Vicky Hellmann
Photo of a medium sized modern concrete straight glass railing staircase in Hamburg with open risers and feature lighting.
Spiral Staircases
Spiral Staircases
Southern StaircaseSouthern Staircase
Metal spiral with wood treads complements this modern commercial space.
Modern wood spiral staircase in Atlanta with open risers and feature lighting.
Joshua Nimmo
Joshua Nimmo
NIMMO ArchitectureNIMMO Architecture
Dallas, Texas, Infill, Sustainable, Affordable
Design ideas for a modern staircase in Dallas with feature lighting.
Oak & White Staircase with Structural Glass
Oak & White Staircase with Structural Glass
TF Staircases LtdTF Staircases Ltd
New Oak and White closed string staircase. The first section has white closed risers with tread lighting to create that floating effect but enabling our client to have storage behind it. The top section is open riser with glass sub-risers to allow the natural light to flood through to the hall way from the large window on the half landing.
Park Farm Barn
Park Farm Barn
Flair StairsFlair Stairs
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood straight metal railing staircase in Buckinghamshire with wood risers and feature lighting.
Pear Tree House
Pear Tree House
Edgley DesignEdgley Design
Jack Hobhouse
Large modern wood u-shaped staircase in London with feature lighting.
Brea, Ca
Brea, Ca
AP Metal DesignsAP Metal Designs
Andy Pike
Inspiration for a modern carpeted l-shaped staircase in Orange County with carpeted risers and feature lighting.
Kaplan Wright House LA
Kaplan Wright House LA
David Churchill - Architectural PhotographerDavid Churchill - Architectural Photographer
Inspiration for a modern staircase in Los Angeles with feature lighting.
Open Concept Interior with Cable Railing
Open Concept Interior with Cable Railing
ViewrailViewrail
This urban home in New York achieves an open feel with several flights of floating stairs accompanied by cable railing. The surface mount posts were manufactured from Aluminum and finished with our popular black powder coat. The system is topped off with our 6000 mission-style handrail. The floating stairs are accented by 3 1/2″ treads made from White Oak. Altogether, the system further’s the home’s contemporary design.
Tap House, Canton, Baltimore, MD
Tap House, Canton, Baltimore, MD
GriD architectsGriD architects
Paul Burk Photography
Photo of a medium sized modern concrete l-shaped glass railing staircase in Baltimore with wood risers and feature lighting.
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.
House Clovelly, Ocean St
House Clovelly, Ocean St
tessellate architecture and designtessellate architecture and design
Custom designed and built cedar entry door with brass details. Entry foyer and stair constructed from polished concrete, sandstone and oak. By tessellate a+d Sharrin Rees Photography
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.
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.
Akta Linjen
Akta Linjen
Matthias J Pearson Architect PLLCMatthias J Pearson Architect PLLC
2,500 square foot home for an architect located in SIloam Springs, Arkansas. It has received a Merit Award from the Arkansas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and has achieved a USGBC LEED for Homes Silver certification. Amenities include bamboo floors, paper countertops, ample natural light, and open space planning. Äkta Linjen means “authentic lines” in Swedish. Feyerabend Photoartists
Modern Staircase
Modern Staircase
This is an example of a small modern wood straight wood railing staircase in Other with open risers and feature lighting.
6th Street
6th Street
URBANDUOURBANDUO
Greg Scott Makinen
Inspiration for a small modern wood spiral staircase in Boise with open risers and feature lighting.
Bley Sleeping House
Bley Sleeping House
A.GRUPPO Architects - DallasA.GRUPPO Architects - Dallas
Craig Kuhner Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a modern staircase in Austin with feature lighting.
The Johnson Residence 2
The Johnson Residence 2
Venetian StairsVenetian Stairs
This project was a complete stairway remodel with all new Maple hand railing, Maple treads, and Solid wood risers and skirt boards. This Staircase features a 6210 Style handrail with “OVER THE POST” style handrail. Which eliminates the ball or mushroom at the top of the newel and gives them a smooth handrail over the newel posts. This stairs also features a Hard Maple Floor Landing sanded and stained to match the treads. It also features our PC19/1/DC & PC19/2/DC and PC18/3/DC in Dark Champagne Color. we also did subtle trim changes at the columns and baseboards on the landings and balconies to make a cohesive look.
Flooring
Flooring
Phoenix Hardwood FloorsPhoenix Hardwood Floors
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood floating staircase in Phoenix with open 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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