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Contemporary Staircase Design Ideas with Wood Risers

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Flinders Flair
Flinders Flair
Let's Talk Kitchens & InteriorsLet's Talk Kitchens & Interiors
A contemporary holiday home located on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula featuring rammed earth walls, timber lined ceilings and flagstone floors. This home incorporates strong, natural elements and the joinery throughout features custom, stained oak timber cabinetry and natural limestone benchtops. With a nod to the mid century modern era and a balance of natural, warm elements this home displays a uniquely Australian design style. This home is a cocoon like sanctuary for rejuvenation and relaxation with all the modern conveniences one could wish for thoughtfully integrated.
Rose Bay Penthouse
Rose Bay Penthouse
D'Cruz Design GroupD'Cruz Design Group
Simpson Street
Simpson Street
S&A StairsS&A Stairs
An iconic composition. Simpson Street enhances the versatility and beauty of Victorian Ash; curvaceous, warm, spell-binding.
Hindley & Co - staircase
Hindley & Co - staircase
Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior DesignHindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design
The old Victorian stair was replace by a new oak one with concealed stringer and a powdercoated steel handrail.
Essendon - Deco House
Essendon - Deco House
Dean Dyson ArchitectsDean Dyson Architects
Skylights illuminate the curves of the spiral staircase design in Deco House.
Mosman
Mosman
JPWK DESIGNJPWK DESIGN
Maraetai marvel
Maraetai marvel
New Zealand Certified Builders AssociationNew Zealand Certified Builders Association
Ceilings soar to 4.5 metres, providing ample space for windows to showcase the home’s light open spaces. Skylights in the raked ceilings offer more opportunities to celebrate sunshine.
Manse Refurbishment Anstruther
Manse Refurbishment Anstruther
Haldane UKHaldane UK
Haldane UK has designed, manufactured and supplied a bespoke American white oak spiral staircase which rose through 2 flights for the refurbishment of a manse in Scotland. Working with sketched drawings supplied by the client, Haldane developed a solution which enabled the spiral staircase to be virtually free standing from ground floor to second floor with only fixings to each of the landing sections. The staircase featured 32mm solid oak treads measuring 1000mm, 170mm diameter solid oak spacer components and was designed to provide a 20mm clear space from the treads to the wall. Haldane also manufactured and supplied 10.5 linear metres of 60x50mm elliptical spiral handrail which was fixed to the wall via brackets and finished with a bull nose end.
The Bedford House
The Bedford House
Lori Dennis Interior DesignLori Dennis Interior Design
A modern staircase that is both curved and u-shaped, with fluidly floating wood stair railing. Cascading glass teardrop chandelier hangs from the to of the 3rd floor. In the distance is the formal living room with a stone facade fireplace and built in bookshelf.
Kansa Ave Residence
Kansa Ave Residence
AAHA StudioAAHA Studio
Staircase as the heart of the home
Spears Hill - Custom Staircase
Spears Hill - Custom Staircase
WoodhullWoodhull
A custom staircase veiled with wood slats inside coastal Maine home
Seaton Village I
Seaton Village I
Picnic Design Inc.Picnic Design Inc.
Viena
Viena
Vicky's HomesVicky's Homes
Attractive wooden open riser stairs with glass panel railing. Large windows. Porcelain tile floor with pebble insert all with hydronic infloor heating.
The Delhi Staircase
The Delhi Staircase
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
The staircase showcases hardwood tread and risers to the second floor, also all hardwood hallways.
Golden Isles Residence 2
Golden Isles Residence 2
2id Interiors2id Interiors
Gorgeous stairway By 2id Interiors
Pikes Hill
Pikes Hill
Kaplan Thompson ArchitectsKaplan Thompson Architects
We created an almost crystalline form that reflected the push and pull of the most important factors on the site: views directly to the NNW, an approach from the ESE, and of course, sun from direct south. To keep the size modest, we peeled away the excess spaces and scaled down any rooms that desired intimacy (the bedrooms) or did not require height (the pool room). Photographer credit: Irvin Serrano
Saltbox
Saltbox
Gardner Architects LLCGardner Architects LLC
John Cole Photography
New Home Build
New Home Build
Cerami Builders IncCerami Builders Inc
Photography by Paul Dyer
North Fitzroy Additions and Alterations
North Fitzroy Additions and Alterations
Rebecca Naughtin ArchitectRebecca Naughtin Architect
Tatjana Plitt
The Peninsula at Rough Hollow
The Peninsula at Rough Hollow
Kelle Contine Interior Design, LLCKelle Contine Interior Design, LLC

Contemporary Staircase Design Ideas with Wood Risers

A staircase isn’t just a structural element that links two floors – it can also help define your style, make a statement, and turn your entryway into a grand entrance. There are a growing range of materials and staircase designs to cater to your personal style and the size of your space. Here are some quick tips to consider while browsing images of contemporary staircase designs on Houzz.

What type of staircase works best for me?

The first consideration when planning a stair design is space. A double-sided staircase, for instance, will only work in a large area; whereas an L-shaped staircase or straight staircase are more compact options. The next step in the stair design is deciding on a style. Elliptical or curved stairs offer elegance, while spiral stairs can appear more urban. If you want a contemporary design, floating stairs are a great way to circulate light.

What balustrade and handrail options are available?

Balustrades and handrails are important for safety but also allow you to get creative with your stair design. Many staircases are built up against a wall – if that’s the case, the wall itself can act as a balustrade; it will just need an attached handrail. Glass balustrades are great if you want to show off your staircase as an architectural feature, whereas a timber balustrade tends to be a more timeless option. Metal balustrades are versatile in that they can be industrial, elegant or quirky. Consider functionality, too, especially if you have kids. An open railing, for instance could become a safety hazard.

What type of material should I use for stair treads?

Timber stair treads are strong and timeless, but aren’t suited to those with indoor pets as they’ll show up scuffs. Carpeted or stone stair treads are more traditional options, whereas stainless steel and glass can be quite contemporary. Concrete stair treads are increasingly popular for those looking to create a sculptural masterpiece out of their staircase – just imagine the effect of floating concrete stairs, daringly cantilevered. Also consider using a combination of materials to create visual interest.
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