Pier Maulini
Design ideas for a contemporary staircase in Milan with feature lighting.

David Morris
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Edinburgh with painted wood risers.

This is an example of a small contemporary ensuite bathroom in Perth with a console sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls and ceramic flooring.

This is an example of a contemporary staircase in Other.

A unique and character-filled home in Sydney’s inner-west suburb of Forest Lodge, Inner-western is an example of living well, in less space. Upon meeting the clients, it was evident that this would be a special project. They’re a creative couple with an eye for funky furniture and art with a ‘Western’ edge. The previously tired terrace now shines with personality in every room. Due to the strict heritage controls over the property, no additional floor area was created, instead, it was an exercise in recompositing of the existing layout, improving the flow through the home, and providing adequate space for their two young children, as well as spaces for their work and hobbies. Upon entering the pastel-pink front door, instead of being confronted with a dark hallway typical of a terrace home, you’re welcomed by a generous volume of well-lit space, and an open-tread feature staircase. The original ceiling was completely removed to create a double-height void over the entry. A skylight positioned above the staircase allows light to filter through into the home. Upstairs is a quiet attic art studio, with views over the Jacaranda trees beyond. The lowest level contains a new built-in dining area and kitchen which are directly connected to the private rear garden. The efficient floor plan contains 3 bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry with W.C., kitchen, dining area and living room. Finishes throughout include original exposed brickwork, light oak timber herringbone flooring, and touches of pastel colours, complemented by a colourful collection of artwork and objects.

Traditional grey and brown bedroom in London.

Materials: weathered oak (tongue & groove paneled), Corian, brushed stainless steel, solid & custom veneered oak, and glass. Appliances: Gaggenau ovens, warming drawer and fridge-freezer, Barazza gas burner, Miele commercial dishwasher and a Westin bespoke extractor. Main components: central staircase elevation & all internal doors, cantilevered hob elevation and kitchen island. Photography by Richard Brine

On a tiny patch of land in the borders between Southfields and Putney … we have designed and built a small two bedroom house. The house was designed in section rather than in plan so as to maximise the potential of the restricted plot. Bedrooms and shower rooms are in the basement, the open plan kitchen and dining room are on the ground floor with the living room and and study on the first floor mezzanine. We have engineered the building so that natural light permeates deep into the property. Although the house is modest in scale, it has a spacious feel and is filled with light. Photo credit: Logan MacDougall

A timber space save staircase was manufactured by our joiners with glass gallery landing supported on Richard Burbidge Balustrading. For light and ventilation we choose Fakro pro sky and pre-select top hung/center pivot windows. http://www.atticdesigns.co.uk/

Photo of a medium sized contemporary mezzanine bedroom in Perth with white walls and carpet.

Photo of a small modern family bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles and ceramic flooring.

Contemporary staircase in London.

This is an example of a medium sized modern home in Perth.

Design ideas for a modern staircase in Perth.

At the top of the staircase, natural light pours in from a generous skylight, creating a moment of calm and clarity in this transitional space. The soft grey walls enhance the ambient brightness, while the navy-painted balustrade maintains visual continuity with the rest of the stairwell. A single framed artwork—a figure rendered in calming tones—adds a personal and painterly touch, offering both character and pause before entering the adjacent rooms. This area serves not just as a landing, but as a thoughtfully composed interlude between floors, tying together light, texture, and mood in one succinct composition.

2B Wellington Road is a private residence in Ballsbridge, Dublin. We were enlisted on this project to transform a former commercial optical surgery into a luxury private residence. The challenge was to transform this 300sqm sterile clinic into a cosy residence for two people. The building originally consisted of a number of small examination rooms, surgery rooms and narrow hallways. Our design intent was to create an open plan living space that would optimise natural light and create large and comfortable living spaces. The inclusion of a garden space was necessary as the client is an avid gardener. A 300sqm building with the client use as the central focus we decided on two bedrooms, one for the client and a guest bedroom as luxury was the primary goal of this property. The original building was connected to an exisiting coach house via a conservatory. Removing this facilitated a small city garden suitable for the clients needs. The original structure included 3 floors separately enclosed. By removing multiple sections of the original floors we created a dialogue between ground, first and second floor, linking the entire house as one and creating a series of double and triple height, light filled spaces. This connects the attic art studio down to the ground floor as one large volume of space. In this vast space, this links the floors so that the clients never feel far from each other. Removing a section at the rear of the house created a triple height living space for the kitchen / dining area and this allows both the ground and first floor to be flooded with natural light due to the inclusion of a 5.7 x 6m curtain wall window, externally clad in charcoal zinc oxide to contrast with the traditional red brick of the building exterior. We opened up the entire ground floor only enclosing the guest bedroom, bathroom and utility room. The removal of a floor in the master bedroom created a double height space that feels both spacious and luxurious. The first floor includes the living and sleeping space for the client. The master bedroom and ensuite on the first floor is entered via the walk in wardrobe. This walk in wardrobe acts as a decompression space for the client before rest in the bedroom or relaxation in the spa like bathroom. The second floor includes the art studio, attic space and a third bathroom. The addition of a dormer (also clad in charcoal zinc oxide) to the attic space makes for optimum natural light with full headroom for the art studio. Underfloor heating, hyper insulation and a central humidity system (to assist with the clients dry eye condition) were built into the shell and core. The integration of a heat / air exchange system makes this a more sustainable and comfortable build. Washing and repointing of the exterior brick completed the architectural renovation for this project. This project was Winner of Best Residential Interior Project and FitOut Designer of the Year in 2021.

Inspiration for a modern staircase in Perth.

Photo of a contemporary staircase in London.

Modern staircase in Perth.