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Traditional Glass Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Staircase
Transitional Staircase
Inspiration for a classic wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Houston with wood risers.
Palo Alto - Complete Renovation
Palo Alto - Complete Renovation
EBCON CorporationEBCON Corporation
Complete Renovation Design + Build: EBCON Corporation Architecture: Young & Borlik Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz
Classic wood glass railing staircase in San Francisco with painted wood risers and under stair storage.
Beautiful Stairs
Beautiful Stairs
Whitacre GlassWhitacre Glass
Photo of a classic glass railing staircase in Other.
Earthy Mountain Modern
Earthy Mountain Modern
Joe McGuire DesignJoe McGuire Design
In transforming their Aspen retreat, our clients sought a departure from typical mountain decor. With an eclectic aesthetic, we lightened walls and refreshed furnishings, creating a stylish and cosmopolitan yet family-friendly and down-to-earth haven. This downstairs landing features a beautiful space with an open shelf elegantly displaying decor items and a small bar cart for added functionality and style. ---Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/earthy-mountain-modern
Bridgewood
Bridgewood
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Connie Anderson Photography
Traditional wood glass railing staircase in Houston with painted wood risers and feature lighting.
Earthy Mountain Modern
Earthy Mountain Modern
Joe McGuire DesignJoe McGuire Design
In transforming their Aspen retreat, our clients sought a departure from typical mountain decor. With an eclectic aesthetic, we lightened walls and refreshed furnishings, creating a stylish and cosmopolitan yet family-friendly and down-to-earth haven. This downstairs landing features a beautiful space with an open shelf elegantly displaying decor items and a small bar cart for added functionality and style. ---Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/earthy-mountain-modern
Glass and Oak Staircase
Glass and Oak Staircase
Neville Johnson LtdNeville Johnson Ltd
The sheer beauty and simplicity of this glass and oak staircase brings a touch of modern art to this family home. This striking transformation combines a contemporary clear glass balustrade with a solid oak handrail for a timeless look that brings together traditional carpentry and the very best in 21st century staircase design. The glass balustrade promotes the flow of light from surrounding windows, making the hallway look and feel bigger. It gives the wonderful visual effect of the oak handrail floating in parallel with the staircase.
Marylebone Mews House
Marylebone Mews House
dRAW ArchitecturedRAW Architecture
This is an example of a traditional wood straight glass railing staircase in London with wood risers.
Lahontan Home
Lahontan Home
Hills & GrantHills & Grant
A mixture of classic construction and modern European furnishings redefines mountain living in this second home in charming Lahontan in Truckee, California. Designed for an active Bay Area family, this home is relaxed, comfortable and fun.
64_Freestanding Mezzanine Staircase, McLean VA 22101
64_Freestanding Mezzanine Staircase, McLean VA 22101
Century Stair CompanyCentury Stair Company
This design utilizes the available well-lit interior space (complementing the existing architecture aesthetic), a floating mezzanine area surrounded by straight flights composed of 1” hickory treads, a hand-forged metal balustrade system, and a stained wooden handrail to match finished flooring. The balcony/mezzanine area is visually open to the floor space below and above, and it is supported by a concealed structural beam. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company. ® All Rights Reserved.
Transitional Glam, Los Altos
Transitional Glam, Los Altos
AK DesignAK Design
Hallways - single tread stairs, open concept loft, high ceilings, gray walls and high end finishes in Los Altos.
Design ideas for a large classic wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in San Francisco with wood risers.
Custom Home in Lake Sylvan Oaks
Custom Home in Lake Sylvan Oaks
Tina Marie Interior DesignTina Marie Interior Design
Stephen Allen Photography
Expansive classic wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Orlando with painted wood risers.
New Featured Home Project
New Featured Home Project
Neri ArchitectsNeri Architects
1313- 12 Cliff Road, Highland Park, IL, This new construction lakefront home exemplifies modern luxury living at its finest. Built on the site of the original 1893 Ft. Sheridan Pumping Station, this 4 bedroom, 6 full & 1 half bath home is a dream for any entertainer. Picturesque views of Lake Michigan from every level plus several outdoor spaces where you can enjoy this magnificent setting. The 1st level features an Abruzzo custom chef’s kitchen opening to a double height great room.
Turner House
Turner House
Koti HomesKoti Homes
Vaulted ceiling in entry and glass panel railing adds to the open spacious feel of the house. Custom built white oak floating stairs are a stand out feature as you enter the home. Photo Credit: Jenna Swan
Menlo Park New Home
Menlo Park New Home
Supple Homes, IncSupple Homes, Inc
Photo of a medium sized classic wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in San Francisco.
PH#22
PH#22
Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLCEllen Grasso & Sons, LLC
Photo of a traditional wood l-shaped glass railing staircase in Dallas with tiled risers.
Macintosh Residence
Macintosh Residence
Synthesis Design Inc.Synthesis Design Inc.
Large classic painted wood straight glass railing staircase in Vancouver with painted wood risers.
Eaton Place
Eaton Place
Obespoke & Obbard Design & DevelopmentObespoke & Obbard Design & Development
Inspiration for a traditional carpeted glass railing staircase in London with carpeted risers.
Modern Prairie
Modern Prairie
Koncept Design + BuildKoncept Design + Build
Photo of a medium sized traditional wood straight glass railing staircase in DC Metro with wood risers.
Enclave
Enclave
Bita Interior DesignBita Interior Design
This is an example of an expansive traditional carpeted l-shaped glass railing staircase in San Diego with carpeted risers.

Traditional Glass Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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