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Small Contemporary Staircase Ideas and Designs

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New Oak Cantilever Staircase With Lighting
New Oak Cantilever Staircase With Lighting
TF Staircases LtdTF Staircases Ltd
Beautiful oak cantilever staircase leading from bedroom to the dressing area. Oak treads with hidden lighting and fixtures. Structural glass with oak handrail.
Muriel
Muriel
Amrish Maharaj ArchitectureAmrish Maharaj Architecture
Blackbutt Timber stair and balustrade
This is an example of a small contemporary wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Sydney with wood risers.
Conversions of Barns near Exeter
Conversions of Barns near Exeter
Scarratt & MartynScarratt & Martyn
A simple staircase leads up to the main living space in the holiday unit. Richard Downer Photography
Small contemporary wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Devon with wood risers.
Treetops house and studio design at Sawtell NSW
Treetops house and studio design at Sawtell NSW
Elements Home Design PortfolioElements Home Design Portfolio
Inspiration for a small contemporary wood straight metal railing staircase in Sydney with open risers.
The Studio
The Studio
Bradley Van Der StraetenBradley Van Der Straeten
Small contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in London with wood risers.
Гостевой дом
Гостевой дом
Dubovskikh AnastasiaDubovskikh Anastasia
архитектор Анастасия Дубовских фотограф Митя Чебаненко
Inspiration for a small contemporary curved wire cable railing staircase in Moscow with under stair storage.
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
Design ideas for a small contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Woodinville Pivot
Woodinville Pivot
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
By moving the pantry into built-in cabinets instead of a closet-style pantry, this stairway could open up to the room. In the location of the former closet, there is room for a small mail nook and charging station. Photography by Travis Petersen.
Ligft Well Box
Ligft Well Box
H₂O設計室 一級建築士事務所H₂O設計室 一級建築士事務所
Photo by M.Ohta(STEP-image)
Design ideas for a small contemporary wood staircase in Other with feature lighting.
referenze
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OFFICE PROJECT SRLOFFICE PROJECT SRL
Small contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Venice with wood risers.
Project 'L'
Project 'L'
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
Adding a darker wood strip close to the stair nosing helps define the stair. Notice the detail at the landing where the same dark wood helps the transition at the baseboard. A simple copper pipe acts as handrail.
Contemporary Railing Design
Contemporary Railing Design
Heath StairworksHeath Stairworks
Design ideas for a small contemporary wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Sacramento with wood risers.
Farmhouse Staircase
Farmhouse Staircase
Workshop CollaborativeWorkshop Collaborative
Small contemporary wood spiral metal railing staircase in Devon with open risers.
Mt. Pleasant Touchstone Kitchen
Mt. Pleasant Touchstone Kitchen
Kitchens, Baths & BeyondKitchens, Baths & Beyond
William Quarles
Design ideas for a small contemporary wood straight staircase in Charleston with painted wood risers.
Rehabilitació d’un Habitatge a Vilanova i la Geltrú
Rehabilitació d’un Habitatge a Vilanova i la Geltrú
SERRAN i MORA arquitectesSERRAN i MORA arquitectes
Small contemporary straight metal railing staircase in Other with terracotta treads and painted wood risers.
60_Contemporary Oak Staircase with Frame-less Glass Balustrade, Arlington, VA 22
60_Contemporary Oak Staircase with Frame-less Glass Balustrade, Arlington, VA 22
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
A glass balustrade was selected for the straight flight to allow light to flow freely into the living area and to create an uncluttered space (defined by the clean lines of the grooved top hand rail and wide bottom stringer). The invisible barrier works beautifully with the 2" squared-off oak treads, matching oak risers and strong-routed poplar stringers; it definitively improves the modern feel of the home. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company
Moderne Treppen
Moderne Treppen
Schmidmayer GmbH & Co. KGSchmidmayer GmbH & Co. KG
This is an example of a small contemporary wood straight metal railing staircase in Munich with open risers.
Santa Monica Beach House
Santa Monica Beach House
TPA StudioTPA Studio
View from Entry of main stairway
Inspiration for a small contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Los Angeles with open risers.
St Johns Wood
St Johns Wood
Gregory Phillips ArchitectsGregory Phillips Architects
Andrew Beesley
Small contemporary straight staircase in London.
Open Loft Living Space w/ Metal Railing
Open Loft Living Space w/ Metal Railing
Tiny Monster DesignTiny Monster Design
Open Loft Living Space w/ Metal Railing
Design ideas for a small contemporary staircase in San Francisco.

Small Contemporary Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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