Staircase

Guy Lockwood

Joakim Boren

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

Studio Chevojon

Julian Gries Photography

ericrothphoto.com

White walls are complemented by the warm blonde color of custom white oak quarter and rift sawn wood floors in this Key West home. Flooring and custom staircase were made to order by Hull Forest Products, www.hullforest.com. 1-800-928-9602. Photo by Florence Nebbout.

Tatjana Plitt

Jay Rosenblatt Photography

Suzanna Scott Photography

The kitchen becomes another furniture piece morphing to become the stair and divides the dining and lounge. The void above is open the the study landing maintaining a connection between the floor levels. Image by: Jack Lovel Photography

This simple contemporary style home from Addison's Wonderland features Aalto Collection balusters in the Satin Black finish from House of Forgings. Photographs from Addison's Wonderland: http://addisonswonderland.com/staircase-balusters-heaven/

A modern art glass mobile hangs down from the top floor and descends through the middle of the staircase for a dramatic look