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Modern Wire Cable Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Patrick Millwork IncPatrick Millwork Inc
Photo of a large modern carpeted u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Boise with carpeted risers.
Snoqualmie
Snoqualmie
BalucoBaluco
Photo of a large modern wood straight wire cable railing staircase in Seattle.
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Paloma Springs lot 1
Goodwin Custom HomesGoodwin Custom Homes
Photo of a medium sized modern wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Charlotte with open risers.
Custom Staircases & Railings
Custom Staircases & Railings
MJ Modern StairwaysMJ Modern Stairways
This is an example of a large modern carpeted straight wire cable railing staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Industrial Farmhouse
Industrial Farmhouse
Eheart Interior SolutionsEheart Interior Solutions
Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring paired wit a Modern Stair Rail System, Under stair desk, Karnadean Flooring
Design ideas for a large modern wood straight wire cable railing staircase in Orange County with wood risers.
Modern Projects
Modern Projects
Architectural Atlantic Stairs - Design InteriorsArchitectural Atlantic Stairs - Design Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood straight wire cable railing staircase in New York with painted wood risers.
Discovery Bay Residence
Discovery Bay Residence
studioSTL, Inc.studioSTL, Inc.
Photo of a modern wood floating wire cable railing staircase in Seattle with open risers.
Millennium Acier
Millennium Acier
Unique Wood FloorsUnique Wood Floors
Inspiration for a medium sized modern wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Minneapolis with open risers.
Prairie Zen Model
Prairie Zen Model
Nathan Homes LLCNathan Homes LLC
Photo of a modern carpeted u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Omaha with carpeted risers.
Tudor Modern
Tudor Modern
RUHL STUDIO ArchitectsRUHL STUDIO Architects
Image Courtesy © Nat Rae
Photo of a modern wood straight wire cable railing staircase in Boston with open risers.
California Contemporary
California Contemporary
Matthies BuildersMatthies Builders
Inspiration for a large modern wood straight wire cable railing staircase in Chicago with open risers.
The Brooks St. House
The Brooks St. House
Adaptive Building SolutionsAdaptive Building Solutions
MichaelChristiePhotography
This is an example of a medium sized modern wood floating wire cable railing staircase in Detroit with open risers.
Modern Cable Rail Balustrade
Modern Cable Rail Balustrade
Lake Shore Stair CompanyLake Shore Stair Company
Inspiration for a large modern wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers.
Modern Vertical Railing in Laguna Beach
Modern Vertical Railing in Laguna Beach
Prime Fabrication, Inc.Prime Fabrication, Inc.
Design ideas for a large modern wood straight wire cable railing staircase in Orange County with open risers.
The Jetsetter | Dallas
The Jetsetter | Dallas
Bauhaus Custom HomesBauhaus Custom Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized modern metal straight wire cable railing staircase in Dallas with open risers.
NW HOMES
NW HOMES
UserUser
Design ideas for a modern wood wire cable railing staircase in Portland with wood risers.
Brooklyn Townhouse
Brooklyn Townhouse
Anjie Cho Architect PLLCAnjie Cho Architect PLLC
This is an example of a medium sized modern wood straight wire cable railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Kaysville Pond House
Kaysville Pond House
Greg Steffensen ArchitectGreg Steffensen Architect
Large modern wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Salt Lake City with open risers.
Lake House Dream
Lake House Dream
Renovation and Construction ServicesRenovation and Construction Services
Floating staircase picture taken after client move in. Front focal stairway that provides access from a large open expansive downstairs living to the upstairs bedrooms, deck and game room. HSS Structural steel support hidden in walls with solid white oak treads and stainless steel handrails and cable. LED lights were installed in the nosing of the stairs. Bona-Waterborne Traffic Naturale finish used on stairs for natural color, matte finish level and seamless touch-up on repairs. Furnishings, interior selections and artwork by Susan Eddings Perez
Clearview® Cable Railing - Build Coastal
Clearview® Cable Railing - Build Coastal
AGS Stainless, Inc.AGS Stainless, Inc.
Medium sized modern wood straight wire cable railing staircase.

Modern Wire Cable Railing 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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