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Traditional Wire Cable Railing Staircase Ideas and Designs

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Me, Myself, and I
Me, Myself, and I
Morrison InteriorsMorrison Interiors
A unique use of a stairwell, this project has a wine room. Photo by: Rod Foster
Inspiration for a medium sized classic concrete floating wire cable railing staircase in Orange County with concrete risers.
Cat Mountain Residence
Cat Mountain Residence
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Conceived as a remodel and addition, the final design iteration for this home is uniquely multifaceted. Structural considerations required a more extensive tear down, however the clients wanted the entire remodel design kept intact, essentially recreating much of the existing home. The overall floor plan design centers on maximizing the views, while extensive glazing is carefully placed to frame and enhance them. The residence opens up to the outdoor living and views from multiple spaces and visually connects interior spaces in the inner court. The client, who also specializes in residential interiors, had a vision of ‘transitional’ style for the home, marrying clean and contemporary elements with touches of antique charm. Energy efficient materials along with reclaimed architectural wood details were seamlessly integrated, adding sustainable design elements to this transitional design. The architect and client collaboration strived to achieve modern, clean spaces playfully interjecting rustic elements throughout the home. Greenbelt Homes Glynis Wood Interiors Photography by Bryant Hill
Norwell Residence
Norwell Residence
RÜMERÜME
Emily O'Brien
Inspiration for a large classic wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
Modern Craftsman Chalet Cable Railings and Stairs
Modern Craftsman Chalet Cable Railings and Stairs
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Exterior double stringer floating staircase and deck in our Kauai style cable railing system. Custom made for the railings posts to connect to the stringers. Railings by Keuka Studios. www.keuka-studios.com
Showhouse at Cavitt Ranch
Showhouse at Cavitt Ranch
The Hills GroupThe Hills Group
Photographer Kat Alves
Photo of a classic wood wire cable railing staircase in Sacramento with wood risers.
Los Gatos
Los Gatos
Studio LOCStudio LOC
Classic wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in San Francisco with painted wood risers.
Melwood Lane - Westport, CT
Melwood Lane - Westport, CT
Vita Design GroupVita Design Group
Design ideas for a medium sized classic wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in New York with wood risers.
West of Market
West of Market
Alair KirklandAlair Kirkland
This is an example of a medium sized traditional wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Seattle with painted wood risers.
Cable Railing
Cable Railing
Mullet's Aluminum ProductsMullet's Aluminum Products
Design ideas for a large classic wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Tampa with painted wood risers.
340 Pinegrove - Modern Luxury Home Interiors Photography
340 Pinegrove - Modern Luxury Home Interiors Photography
Tommy Daspit PhotographerTommy Daspit Photographer
Tommy Daspit Photographer
Inspiration for a large traditional wood floating wire cable railing staircase in Birmingham with open risers and feature lighting.
Stairwell
Stairwell
Stonebreaker Builders & RemodelersStonebreaker Builders & Remodelers
This is an example of a large traditional wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Miami with painted wood risers.
Open Staircase - Devonshire, Dallas
Open Staircase - Devonshire, Dallas
Capital Renovations GroupCapital Renovations Group
Open Staircase Architect: Michael Lyons Photographer: Ken Vaughn
This is an example of a medium sized traditional wood straight wire cable railing staircase in Dallas with open risers.
Lake Tower
Lake Tower
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
Classic carpeted u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Grand Rapids with carpeted risers.
Oceanfront Cottage
Oceanfront Cottage
Greg FitzpatrickGreg Fitzpatrick
Traditional wire cable railing staircase in Other.
BLUE CYPRESS
BLUE CYPRESS
Pegasus Builders, Inc.Pegasus Builders, Inc.
Large traditional wood u-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Miami with wood risers.
Duncan Interior Handrail
Duncan Interior Handrail
GC HandrailGC Handrail
Cable handrail system in Anchorage, Alaska. Homeowner purchased our system and installed it himself. We provide the posts and cables cut to length. You just have to buy the top cap. We have over 40 videos of step by step, how to install. We also rent the tools necessary for tensioning and finishing the cables.
Broad Ripple Modern Craftsman
Broad Ripple Modern Craftsman
WERK | Building ModernWERK | Building Modern
New open riser architectural 'stair harp' celebrates hand-made craft and material with a touch of modern and upright piano integration - Architecture/Interior Design/Renderings/Photography: HAUS | Architecture - Construction Management: WERK | Building Modern
Burwood Transitional
Burwood Transitional
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
This is an example of a classic carpeted straight wire cable railing staircase in Grand Rapids with carpeted risers.
Castro Valley Villa
Castro Valley Villa
Ridgecrest DesignsRidgecrest Designs
This split-level home in the Castro Valley Hills contained multiple different floor levels and was segmented by walls, creating a kitchen with wasted space and a tiny dining room that could hardly fit a table for four. Ridgecrest took down the walls in the main living space to create a great room that is perfect for family time and entertaining. This completely custom kitchen features customized inset cabinetry, a matte black steel range hood, white oak floating shelves, a one-of-a-kind white oak pantry door with a steel mesh panel, steel mesh panels on the wall cabinetry, and beautiful black marbled quartz countertops. The satin brass hardware and fixtures pop against the white and black surfaces. The kitchen window opens across a passthrough countertop for outdoor entertaining. In the living room, a floor-to-ceiling concrete colored quartz fireplace is surrounded by a custom white oak entertainment center.
Shore Road
Shore Road
By DesignBy Design
Photographer: Anthony Crisafulli
Classic wood l-shaped wire cable railing staircase in Other with painted wood risers.

Traditional Wire Cable 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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