U-shaped Staircase with Glass Risers Ideas and Designs

215 MacFarlane Drive | Delray Beach, Florida

Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida

Staircase
Photo of a medium sized modern wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with glass risers and feature lighting.

Terraced House Refit

TG-Studio

TG-Studio tackled the brief to create a light and bright space and make the most of the unusual layout by designing a new central staircase, which links the six half-levels of the building. A minimalist design with glass balustrades and pale wood treads connects the upper three floors consisting of three bedrooms and two bathrooms with the lower floors dedicated to living, cooking and dining. The staircase was designed as a focal point, one you see from every room in the house. It’s clean, angular lines add a sculptural element, set off by the minimalist interior of the house. The use of glass allows natural light to flood the whole house, a feature that was central to the brief of the Norwegian owner. Photography: Philip Vile

Tuxedo Park

Virtual Studio Innovations

Design ideas for a large midcentury wood u-shaped glass railing staircase in Atlanta with glass risers.

House on Morrow Road - main stair

Robert Gross Architect

Interior view of main hall / atrium, looking at quarter-sawn white oak stairs with plexiglass risers, painted steel posts and stainless steel cable rails. Also note subtle Venetian plaster wall at right.

Beautiful house with modern interior

HANÁK NÁBYTEK

Inspiration for a medium sized modern u-shaped staircase in Other with glass risers.

FLIGHT 50 INTERNAL METAL STAIRCASE

Paradigm Stairs

A striking, sculptural effect with the Flight 50 Internal Metal Staircase is achieved through graduated winders. This creates the dramatic curved steel stringers on this staircase, providing an interesting visual aspect and a very comfortable staircase. The solid oak treads have glass risers to conform with UK building regulations for staircases. (requires no gap greater than 100mm)

Cutting Edge Contemporary - Home Remodel

McCutcheon Construction Inc.

The staircase between the main floor and the lower level was completely opened up to help integrate the two floors and features glass and stainless steel hand railing. Robert Vente Photography

St Clair - Stairs

User

Dela Marie Interiors
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Dunedin with glass risers.

White Street, Mount Waverley

McLauchlan Building Designers

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Melbourne with glass risers.

Via Simone Martini

Saidel S.r.l.

This is an example of a large modern metal u-shaped staircase in Milan with glass risers.

Contemporary Glass Staircases

Jarrods Staircases

The top section of this Staircase is a renovation, and the bottom flight is new. The Lewington’s wanted to change the layout of their existing staircase as it wasting space in the hall.

Gibson Farm House

James Merrell Architects, P.C.

Raimund Koch
Photo of a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in New York with glass risers.

Contemporary floating glass staircase

User

This image shows the details of this beautiful staircase. The soft oak and the spotlights add warmth to the space. The landings are made from slabs of glass which connect the ground and first floor of the house making the space seem bigger.

Stairwell

Inara Home Imagery

Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped wood railing staircase in Berkshire with glass risers.

Contemporary Glass Staircases

Jarrods Staircases

The top section of this Staircase is a renovation, and the bottom flight is new. The Lewington’s wanted to change the layout of their existing staircase as it wasting space in the hall.

Le cozy

Melyssa Robert Designer

Casa Média
Design ideas for a large contemporary wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Montreal with glass risers and feature lighting.

St Clair - Stairs

User

Dela Marie Interiors
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Dunedin with glass risers.

Judy & Craig's (Net-Zero) home

2e Architects

Alain Jaramillo
This is an example of a large contemporary painted wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Baltimore with glass risers.

Bowen Gate, Richmond - Luxury Custom Home

LEONE HOMES

Rare, Corner lot 70 X 120 8400 sqft, 3688 sqft. home nested in the heart of Quilchena. This brand new luxurious contemporary home is quality built by the prestigious developer Leone Homes and no details were spared in the masterpiece. Home features impeccable finishes: custom wine cellar, glass staircase, Swarvoski lights, granite counter top backsplash, Italian tile, 4 bed & 4 bath all with en suite upstairs. 1 bedroom + den with spacious living room, media room and dining room downstairs. Beautiful outdoor living with cedar pergola, gas fire pit perfect for entertaining. Photo credit: Pixilink Solution

RAJ RESIDENCE

Cynosure

YOGESH RAVICHANDRAN
Photo of a traditional wood u-shaped metal railing staircase in Chennai with glass risers.

U-shaped Staircase with Glass Risers 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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