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Modern Straight Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Vivienda en Cabrera de Mar
Vivienda en Cabrera de Mar
Alex March Studio S.L.Alex March Studio S.L.
This is an example of a medium sized modern concrete straight wood railing staircase in Other with concrete risers.
Montrose Modernism
Montrose Modernism
Masa Studio ArchitectsMasa Studio Architects
This is an example of a medium sized modern wood straight mixed railing staircase in Houston with open risers.
Riverwood
Riverwood
risa boyer architecturerisa boyer architecture
Jeremy Bittermann
Medium sized modern wood straight metal railing staircase in Portland 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.
Stainless Cable Railing Wood Staircase Design
Stainless Cable Railing Wood Staircase Design
Demax Staircase&RailingDemax Staircase&Railing
metal stringer with black powder coating
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood straight metal railing staircase with open risers.
Monmouth Street
Monmouth Street
Design Build - CaliforniaDesign Build - California
This is an example of a medium sized modern wood straight glass railing staircase in San Diego with painted wood risers.
Einfamilienhaus Lüneburger Heide
Einfamilienhaus Lüneburger Heide
Vicky HellmannVicky Hellmann
Blick in Flur Einbauschränken unter der Treppe. Verspachtelt mit Beton Ciré.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern concrete straight wood railing staircase in Hamburg with concrete risers.
Modern Vertical Railing in Laguna Beach
Modern Vertical Railing in Laguna Beach
Prime Fabrication, Inc.Prime Fabrication, Inc.
Large modern concrete straight staircase in Orange County with concrete risers.
12South California Casual
12South California Casual
Marilyn Hill InteriorsMarilyn Hill Interiors
Medium sized modern wood straight metal railing staircase in Nashville with painted wood risers.
Cornelio Residence
Cornelio Residence
UserUser
Jon Encarnacion
Inspiration for a large modern wood straight wood railing staircase in Orange County with open risers.
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.
Modern Mountain Luxury Home Vancouver
Modern Mountain Luxury Home Vancouver
Purcell Timber Frame Homes Ltd.Purcell Timber Frame Homes Ltd.
This is an example of a modern wood straight staircase in Vancouver with open risers.
Stairway, Stain Poplar with Iron spindles
Stairway, Stain Poplar with Iron spindles
Struction Contracting LLCStruction Contracting LLC
This area really comes together by not drawing too much attention to one item, mixing species and colors really makes for a unique entrance into home.
Peninsula Modern Cottage
Peninsula Modern Cottage
suba | Suanne Bassett, Architectsuba | Suanne Bassett, Architect
Michele Lee Willson Photography
This is an example of a large modern concrete straight staircase in San Francisco with concrete risers.
Meat Packing District
Meat Packing District
Dlux ImagesDlux Images
Photo of a modern wood straight glass railing staircase in New York with feature lighting.
Sintered Stone staircase
Sintered Stone staircase
Studio 3 kitchensStudio 3 kitchens
Infinity Surfaces, Ceppo Di Gris, cladded staircase with steel and glass balustrade and recessed handrail.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern tiled straight metal railing staircase in Hertfordshire with tiled risers, panelled walls and feature lighting.
Custom Black Carpet Runner
Custom Black Carpet Runner
Carpet Kingdom Rug and Installation LLCCarpet Kingdom Rug and Installation LLC
Stunning Black with pattern custom made carpet runner supply, created, and installed.
Medium sized modern carpeted straight metal railing staircase in New York with carpeted risers.
Basement
Basement
J. Silver Design Build LLC.J. Silver Design Build LLC.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern wood straight staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Custom Black Carpet Runner
Custom Black Carpet Runner
Carpet Kingdom Rug and Installation LLCCarpet Kingdom Rug and Installation LLC
Stunning Black with pattern custom made carpet runner supply, created, and installed.
This is an example of a medium sized modern carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Newark with carpeted risers.
Modern Stair remodel and wainscot
Modern Stair remodel and wainscot
Adventures In Wood, Ltd.Adventures In Wood, Ltd.
After photo of our modern white oak stair remodel and painted wall wainscot paneling.
Inspiration for a large modern wood straight wood railing staircase in Portland with painted wood risers and wainscoting.

Modern Straight 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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