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Glass Staircase Design Ideas with Cable Railing

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Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
Design ideas for a contemporary glass spiral staircase in San Francisco with open risers and cable railing.
Browns Point Residence
Browns Point Residence
David Pool Architecture pllcDavid Pool Architecture pllc
This view is of the two story space and staircase to the lower level. Painted steel channel stringers, textured slumped glass treads and stainless steel cables add to the an open and transparent staircase. www.Envision-Architecture.biz William Wright Photography
Green House
Green House
Todd Gordon Mather ArchitectTodd Gordon Mather Architect
Photo of a country glass floating staircase in Salt Lake City with open risers and cable railing.
Escaliers et gardes-corps métalliques
Escaliers et gardes-corps métalliques
SFMPSFMP
Réalisation d'un escalier à limon central en acier, marches en verre dépoli et gardes-corps à câbles design. Ajout de "détails" pour une parfaite harmonisation dans l'espace comme du carrelage en verre dans le sol, des tablettes en verre...
Ristrutturazione di un rustico in Val Tidone
Ristrutturazione di un rustico in Val Tidone
Geom. Norberto PonziniGeom. Norberto Ponzini
Design Norberto Ponzini
Photo of an expansive modern glass floating staircase in Milan with metal risers, cable railing and brick walls.
Jarrah House
Jarrah House
John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIAJohn Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA
This is an example of a contemporary glass u-shaped staircase in San Francisco with open risers and cable railing.
Monolama Staircase
Monolama Staircase
Stair Solution, LLCStair Solution, LLC
Rintal
Large modern glass straight staircase in Atlanta with open risers and cable railing.
Scala
Scala
Anice ArchitetturaAnice Architettura
Elemento di carattere: scala in vetro ed acciao, moderna e minimalista.
Small modern glass spiral staircase in Milan with open risers and cable railing.
Gamme escapi
Gamme escapi
EscapiEscapi
Mid-sized contemporary glass l-shaped staircase in Reims with cable railing.
Aquarelle Restructuration d'une habitation
Aquarelle Restructuration d'une habitation
Jean-François Dupeyron Architecte d'intérieurJean-François Dupeyron Architecte d'intérieur
Inspiration for a large industrial glass curved staircase in Bordeaux with open risers and cable railing.
Ristrutturazione di un rustico in Val Tidone
Ristrutturazione di un rustico in Val Tidone
Geom. Norberto PonziniGeom. Norberto Ponzini
Design Norberto Ponzini
Design ideas for an expansive modern glass floating staircase in Milan with metal risers, cable railing and brick walls.
Ristrutturazione di un rustico in Val Tidone
Ristrutturazione di un rustico in Val Tidone
Geom. Norberto PonziniGeom. Norberto Ponzini
Inspiration for a country glass l-shaped staircase in Milan with metal risers, cable railing and brick walls.
Scala
Scala
Anice ArchitetturaAnice Architettura
Elemento di carattere: scala in vetro ed acciao, moderna e minimalista.
Inspiration for a small modern glass spiral staircase in Milan with open risers and cable railing.
Gamme escapi
Gamme escapi
EscapiEscapi
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary glass straight staircase in Reims with cable railing.
Escaliers et gardes-corps métalliques
Escaliers et gardes-corps métalliques
SFMPSFMP
Réalisation d'un escalier à limon central en acier, marches en verre dépoli et ses gardes-corps à câbles design
Mid-sized modern glass u-shaped staircase in Paris with open risers and cable railing.

Glass Staircase Design Ideas with Cable Railing

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 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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