Transitional Staircase Design Ideas with Open Risers

Bent Wood
Bent Wood
Bishop WoodcraftBishop Woodcraft
Check out this beauty that we worked on in the Glenwild Golf Club in Park City, Utah! We collaborated with two of the best designers in the industry on this project, Michael Upwall and Leslie Schofield, and every detail was thought through and refined. We built three gorgeous interior staircases, a main entry stair, a back stair near the master suite, and a basement stair, all of which are pictured here. Using African Mahogany and gun blue’d steel, each curve was hand bent and hand carved. We even ensured that the ceiling edge on the lower level was stepped and scalloped to mirror the underside of the bowed stair treads. In addition to these beauties, we also worked on the exterior guardrails. All the exterior steel received a powder coat finish and the handrail was designed to be the mirror opposite of the interior, in that the wood and steel were switched. So great to work with great people. We love what we do!
Mercer Island Residence
Mercer Island Residence
EllumusEllumus
Ellumus, LLC RedCrow Photography
LakeMeHappy- Entryway
LakeMeHappy- Entryway
S.Flynn Design + BuildS.Flynn Design + Build
Before we came in, the foyer had no wow factor and didn’t say much about the home. So to fix that, we started by adding a hefty white oak pivot door with large sidelights to let in lots of light. This custom door is a deep, dark chocolate brown stain that complements the custom distressed and stained oak hardwood flooring we installed. In sum, the whole front door unit, including the glass sidelights, is 10 feet long! Typically, I prefer to install the same flooring throughout a house for continuity. But here, our clients wanted to pack a punch with a statement tile. Plus, being on a lake, they have lots of messy foot traffic passing through, so they wanted a more durable material. They chose to splurge on this tile, a thassos marble with stainless steel grout inlays, but I think it was worth it. As per the Scandi style, the husband really pushed for a floating staircase, so we designed a 3-floor floating tread staircase connecting the main floor, upstairs, and basement. Truthfully, this was an intense, dangerous install, but we got it done for our clients!
Cable Railing
Cable Railing
The Stair Repair, LLCThe Stair Repair, LLC
For this project, we installed a cable and wood railing system for our client. The combination of open tread stairs and cable keep the space feeling open and airy and provide an updated look for the home. The wood railing was custom stained to match the existing floors and provide a cohesive look throughout the space.
Suncastle Whole Home Remodel
Suncastle Whole Home Remodel
Renovations by Hearth + HomeRenovations by Hearth + Home
Client wanted to eliminate honey oak finish from stair system, including the decorative paneling - without the cost of replacing everything. As a result, we used a solid spray stain, which minimized prep work and provided a rich, saturated colour that concealed imperfections beautifully. New carpet on open risers completed the transformation.
Mount Royal
Mount Royal
Cruz Custom HomesCruz Custom Homes
Photography by kate kunz Styling by jaia talisman
A New Dawn
A New Dawn
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Photos: Paul Grdina. http://paulgrdinaphoto.photoshelter.com/index This whole home got completed gutted and the main floor was rearranged to give a fantastic great-room feel. Wolf/Sub-Zero appliance package, wide plank walnut hardwood throughout. Wood tones used throughout to give a very west coat feel. Large accordion folding doors create a fantastic indoor-outdoor space opening onto the great room. All bathroom updated with a more current aesthetic and bright feel.
McKenzie Lake Residence
McKenzie Lake Residence
Avid Interior Design Inc.Avid Interior Design Inc.
This gorgeous renovated 6500 square foot estate home was recognized by the International Design and Architecture Awards 2023 and nominated in these 3 categories: Luxury Residence Canada, Kitchen over 50,000GBP, and Regeneration/Restoration. This project won the award for Luxury Residence Canada! The design of this home merges old world charm with the elegance of modern design. We took this home from outdated and over-embellished to simplified and classic sophistication. Our design embodies a true feeling of home — one that is livable, warm and timeless.

Transitional Staircase Design Ideas with Open Risers

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