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Modern Staircase with Wood Risers Ideas and Designs

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Upper West Side Duplex
Upper West Side Duplex
Matthew Viederman Architect PCMatthew Viederman Architect PC
Photo of a medium sized modern wood curved wood railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
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.
Agencement et Décoration d'une villa
Agencement et Décoration d'une villa
Laura Djabourian Architecture d'intérieurLaura Djabourian Architecture d'intérieur
L’accent a été mis sur une recherche approfondie de matériaux, afin qu’aucun d’entre eux ne prenne le dessus sur l’autre. La montée d'escalier est traitée en bois, afin d'adoucir l'ambiance et de contraster avec le mur en béton. De nombreux rangements ont été dissimulés dans les murs afin de laisser les différentes zones dégagées et épurées
Modern Living in Downtown Birmingham
Modern Living in Downtown Birmingham
Stalburg DesignStalburg Design
A staircase is so much more than circulation. It provides a space to create dramatic interior architecture, a place for design to carve into, where a staircase can either embrace or stand as its own design piece. In this custom stair and railing design, completed in January 2020, we wanted a grand statement for the two-story foyer. With walls wrapped in a modern wainscoting, the staircase is a sleek combination of black metal balusters and honey stained millwork. Open stair treads of white oak were custom stained to match the engineered wide plank floors. Each riser painted white, to offset and highlight the ascent to a U-shaped loft and hallway above. The black interior doors and white painted walls enhance the subtle color of the wood, and the oversized black metal chandelier lends a classic and modern feel. The staircase is created with several “zones”: from the second story, a panoramic view is offered from the second story loft and surrounding hallway. The full height of the home is revealed and the detail of our black metal pendant can be admired in close view. At the main level, our staircase lands facing the dining room entrance, and is flanked by wall sconces set within the wainscoting. It is a formal landing spot with views to the front entrance as well as the backyard patio and pool. And in the lower level, the open stair system creates continuity and elegance as the staircase ends at the custom home bar and wine storage. The view back up from the bottom reveals a comprehensive open system to delight its family, both young and old!
Modern Masculine Master Bathroom
Modern Masculine Master Bathroom
Melton Design BuildMelton Design Build
Unique custom metal design elements can be found throughout the new spaces (shower, mudroom bench and shelving, and staircase railings and guardrails), and give this home the contemporary feel that the homeowners desired.
Lakeside Retreat
Lakeside Retreat
Tielens Construction Inc.Tielens Construction Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Other with wood risers.
A Step Up!
A Step Up!
Tweak Your SpaceTweak Your Space
Design ideas for a medium sized modern wood l-shaped metal railing staircase in Tampa with wood risers.
Corona Del Mar
Corona Del Mar
McRae Lambert DunnMcRae Lambert Dunn
Design ideas for a medium sized modern wood straight glass railing staircase in Orange County with wood risers.
Copeland Road
Copeland Road
Thomas AlexanderThomas Alexander
Our bespoke staircase was designed meticulously with the joiner and steelwork fabricator. The wrapping Beech Treads and risers and expressed with a shadow gap above the simple plaster finish. The steel balustrade continues to the first floor and is under constant tension from the steel yachting wire. Darry Snow Photography
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.
Custom Staircases & Railings
Custom Staircases & Railings
MJ Modern StairwaysMJ Modern Stairways
This is an example of a large modern wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
SF Spanish Mediterranean
SF Spanish Mediterranean
Hearth DesignHearth Design
photo credit: www.davidduncanlivingston.com
Inspiration for a modern wood staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Courtland Barn
Courtland Barn
Steve Brann BuildingSteve Brann Building
Jonathan Reece Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood straight staircase in Portland Maine with wood risers.
Lewis Residence
Lewis Residence
3 Level Design3 Level Design
Staircase and seating area Photo by: BKD Photo
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood u-shaped staircase in Oklahoma City with wood risers.
Modern Silicon Valley Home
Modern Silicon Valley Home
Lencioni ConstructionLencioni Construction
Photoographer: Russel Abraham Architect: Swatt Miers
Modern wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
El Camino Residence - Cantilever steel stair
El Camino Residence - Cantilever steel stair
Moroso ConstructionMoroso Construction
Mark Horton Architecture l CITTA Stuctural Engineer l Bruce Damonte Photography
Design ideas for a modern wood floating glass railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Contemporary home
Contemporary home
Arnal PhotographyArnal Photography
Designed by Modus Architects
Inspiration for a modern wood glass railing staircase in Toronto with wood risers.
M Lofts
M Lofts
nC2 architecture llcnC2 architecture llc
Two custom designed loft beds carefully integrated into the bedrooms of an apartment in a converted industrial building. The alternate tread stair was designed to be a perfect union of functionality, structure and form. With regard to functionality, the stair is comfortable, safe to climb, and spatially efficient; the open sides of the stair provide ample and well-placed grip locations. With regard to structure, the triangular geometry of the tread, riser and stringer allows for the tread and riser to be securely and elegantly fastened to a single, central, very minimal stringer. Project team: Richard Goodstein, Joshua Yates Contractor: Perfect Renovation, Brooklyn, NY Millwork: cej design, Brooklyn, NY Photography: Christopher Duff
B/S House
B/S House
Hulburd DesignHulburd Design
Tim Griffith
Inspiration for a large modern carpeted curved staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Queens Gardens - Straight staircase with glass balustrade
Queens Gardens - Straight staircase with glass balustrade
Elite Metalcraft Co. LtdElite Metalcraft Co. Ltd
Inspiration for a modern wood floating glass railing staircase in London with wood risers.

Modern Staircase with Wood Risers 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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