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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.
Durham renovation
Durham renovation
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
This renovation consisted of a complete kitchen and master bathroom remodel, powder room remodel, addition of secondary bathroom, laundry relocate, office and mudroom addition, fireplace surround, stairwell upgrade, floor refinish, and additional custom features throughout.
Bucktown Industrial Modern Stairs
Bucktown Industrial Modern Stairs
Lark ArchitectureLark Architecture
The staircase is the focal point of the home. Chunky floating open treads, blackened steel, and continuous metal rods make for functional and sculptural circulation. Skylights aligned above the staircase illuminate the home and create unique shadow patterns that contribute to the artistic style of the home.
Updated railing
Updated railing
Portland Stair CompanyPortland Stair Company
Railing system by Portland Stair. Stair treads by others
This is an example of a medium sized modern straight mixed railing staircase in Portland.
Locust Remodel
Locust Remodel
Lisa Hatley DesignLisa Hatley Design
Updated staircase with new railing and new carpet.
Inspiration for a large traditional carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Charlotte with carpeted risers and all types of wall treatment.
Missoni Carpet and Rugs
Missoni Carpet and Rugs
Hemphill's Rugs & CarpetsHemphill's Rugs & Carpets
Missoni Arianna New Zealand wool carpet installed for a client in Newport Beach.
Photo of a medium sized traditional carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Orange County with carpeted risers.
Artistry Luxury Vinyl Planl
Artistry Luxury Vinyl Planl
Floor Coverings International of AustinFloor Coverings International of Austin
Design ideas for a large modern straight staircase in Austin.
Triplex Paris 16
Triplex Paris 16
CECILE KOKOCINSKI STUDIOCECILE KOKOCINSKI STUDIO
Suite à une nouvelle acquisition cette ancien duplex a été transformé en triplex. Un étage pièce de vie, un étage pour les enfants pré ado et un étage pour les parents. Nous avons travaillé les volumes, la clarté, un look à la fois chaleureux et épuré
Cobble Hill -Townhouse Renovation
Cobble Hill -Townhouse Renovation
Bonaventura ArchitectBonaventura Architect
Original Four story Staircase Railing and Spindles rebuilt
Large traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
Richardson
Richardson
Piedmont StairWorks LLCPiedmont StairWorks LLC
Classic Craftsman Remodel...Large Hickory Box Newels, custom craftsman baluster design
Photo of a large traditional wood straight wood railing staircase in Charlotte with wood risers.
Lakeview Residence
Lakeview Residence
Design PlatformDesign Platform
White oak floaing staircase with stainless steel cable railing. Small office nook. Photo by Jess Blackwell
Photo of a medium sized modern wood straight wire cable railing staircase in Denver with open risers and feature lighting.
Grey Matters
Grey Matters
June DeLugas InteriorsJune DeLugas Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized traditional wood straight metal railing staircase in Other with painted wood risers.
935 W. Kenilworth
935 W. Kenilworth
KF Walter HomesKF Walter Homes
Inspiration for a large classic wood straight staircase in Chicago with painted wood risers.
Hyde Park Bungalow Renovation and Addition
Hyde Park Bungalow Renovation and Addition
HA ArchitectureHA Architecture
Photo by: Leonid Furmansky
This is an example of a large traditional metal straight staircase in Austin with open risers.
24_Elegant Simplicity in Attractive Washington DC Area Home, Bethesda MD 20814
24_Elegant Simplicity in Attractive Washington DC Area Home, Bethesda MD 20814
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
Fabulous new home near Walter Reed Hospital is featuring one of our recently built wooden staircases. The open balustrade system selected by the builder not only allows natural light to travel throughout four levels of beautiful designed spaces, it also balances the structural demands of the stairs and the elegant surroundings. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.
Bringing Light to a Penthouse
Bringing Light to a Penthouse
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
To create a more open plan, our solution was to replace the current enclosed stair with an open, glass stair and to create a proper dining space where the third bedroom used to be. This allows the light from the large living room windows to cascade down the length of the apartment brightening the front entry. The Venetian plaster wall anchors the new stair case and LED lights illuminate each glass tread. Photography: Anice Hoachlander, Hopachlander Davis Photography
SteelHouse 1 & 2
SteelHouse 1 & 2
Jim ZackJim Zack
Bruce Damonte
Small modern wood straight staircase in San Francisco with metal risers.
Mokena Interior
Mokena Interior
Jondec PaintingJondec Painting
Large classic carpeted straight staircase in Chicago with carpeted risers.
Somerville Addition
Somerville Addition
New England Design & ConstructionNew England Design & Construction
Beautiful new entry and staircase with pull out storage built in to the staircase to maximize storage. Bench has continuity in to the line of the third stair tread. Photography by OnSite Studios.
Periscope House - Transformational Addition
Periscope House - Transformational Addition
Nicholas Design CollaborativeNicholas Design Collaborative
stair with acacia wood treads and risers, rift sawn oak panels beyond Photo: Van Inwegen Digital Arts
Medium sized modern wood straight staircase in Chicago with wood risers.

Premium Straight Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful 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 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 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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