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Mid-Century Mod House
Mid-Century Mod House
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Jasmine Star
Inspiration for a large midcentury wood straight staircase in Orange County with wood risers.
Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel
Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel
The Artisans Group, Inc.The Artisans Group, Inc.
Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain
Midcentury inspired custom stair landing - detail
Midcentury inspired custom stair landing - detail
Brokenpress Custom Furniture Design+FabricationBrokenpress Custom Furniture Design+Fabrication
Photography by Brokenpress Design+Fabrication
This is an example of a small retro wood staircase in Chicago with wood risers.
Custom Staircase design and Install
Custom Staircase design and Install
Hughes Home Concepts LLCHughes Home Concepts LLC
Custom designed and installed, Entry view
Photo of a large retro wood curved staircase in Seattle with wood risers.
Glen Ellen Residence
Glen Ellen Residence
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
This is an example of a large retro wood straight metal railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Chevy Chase - Mid Century
Chevy Chase - Mid Century
Teass \ Warren ArchitectsTeass \ Warren Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized retro wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in DC Metro with wood risers and wood walls.
Mid-Century Remodel
Mid-Century Remodel
David Henig, ArchitectDavid Henig, Architect
Eric Rorer
Photo of a medium sized midcentury wood u-shaped staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Hawthorne Hills Residence
Hawthorne Hills Residence
Tammara Stroud DesignTammara Stroud Design
In 1949, one of mid-century modern’s most famous NW architects, Paul Hayden Kirk, built this early “glass house” in Hawthorne Hills. Rather than flattening the rolling hills of the Northwest to accommodate his structures, Kirk sought to make the least impact possible on the building site by making use of it natural landscape. When we started this project, our goal was to pay attention to the original architecture--as well as designing the home around the client’s eclectic art collection and African artifacts. The home was completely gutted, since most of the home is glass, hardly any exterior walls remained. We kept the basic footprint of the home the same—opening the space between the kitchen and living room. The horizontal grain matched walnut cabinets creates a natural continuous movement. The sleek lines of the Fleetwood windows surrounding the home allow for the landscape and interior to seamlessly intertwine. In our effort to preserve as much of the design as possible, the original fireplace remains in the home and we made sure to work with the natural lines originally designed by Kirk.
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Photo of a medium sized midcentury carpeted floating wood railing staircase in Minneapolis.
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
Designers North CarpetDesigners North Carpet
Ivan Dolin Interior Design
Photo of a large retro carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in New York with carpeted risers.
Stair
Stair
Dordevic Architecture + ConstructionDordevic Architecture + Construction
john unrue
Design ideas for a medium sized retro wood l-shaped staircase in New York with open risers.
Mid Mod Guest Bath
Mid Mod Guest Bath
Christopher's Kitchen & BathChristopher's Kitchen & Bath
A small guest bath in this Lakewood mid century was updated to be much more user friendly but remain true to the aesthetic of the home. A custom wall-hung walnut vanity with linear asymmetrical holly inlays sits beneath a custom blue concrete sinktop. The entire vanity wall and shower is tiled in a unique textured Porcelanosa tile in white. Tim Gormley, TG Image
Tuxedo Park
Tuxedo Park
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Design ideas for a large midcentury wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Atlanta with glass risers.
Pemberton
Pemberton
Haynsworth Custom HomesHaynsworth Custom Homes
Stunning midcentury-inspired custom home in Dallas.
Design ideas for a large midcentury wood floating glass railing staircase in Dallas.
Magnolia Renovation
Magnolia Renovation
Hawley ArchitectsHawley Architects
Mahogany handrail elegantly wraps blackened structural steel columns.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury wood straight metal railing staircase in Seattle with wood risers.
Frank Lloyd Wright - shifting shores
Frank Lloyd Wright - shifting shores
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
This is a home that was designed around the property. With views in every direction from the master suite and almost everywhere else in the home. The home was designed by local architect Randy Sample and the interior architecture was designed by Maurice Jennings Architecture, a disciple of E. Fay Jones. New Construction of a 4,400 sf custom home in the Southbay Neighborhood of Osprey, FL, just south of Sarasota. Photo - Ricky Perrone
Mountain Modern Transformation
Mountain Modern Transformation
Home StyleHome Style
Photo of a medium sized midcentury wood metal railing staircase in Salt Lake City with wood risers.
1950's House Refurb
1950's House Refurb
Born Designers LtdBorn Designers Ltd
Photo of a medium sized midcentury straight wood railing staircase in Sussex with wood walls.
Palm Barton Springs
Palm Barton Springs
Allison Crawford DesignAllison Crawford Design
This is an example of a retro staircase in Austin.
S. Braeswood
S. Braeswood
StudioMET ArchitectsStudioMET Architects
Photo of a medium sized midcentury wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Houston with open risers.

Premium Midcentury Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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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