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City Living Staircase Design Ideas

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Rodman
Rodman
KUBE architectureKUBE architecture
Contemporary u-shaped staircase in DC Metro with open risers and mixed railing.
Alamo Square Residence
Alamo Square Residence
Blake Marvin PhotographyBlake Marvin Photography
Blake Marvin Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in San Francisco with wood risers and wood railing.
Atelier V
Atelier V
ALD ArchitecteALD Architecte
Industrial metal straight staircase in Paris with open risers.
The Sibarist MAD Loft
The Sibarist MAD Loft
The Sibarist Property & HomesThe Sibarist Property & Homes
Fotógrafo: Pedro de Agustín
This is an example of a contemporary wood staircase in Madrid with open risers and glass railing.
Interior Alexandra Magne (Duplex Paris)
Interior Alexandra Magne (Duplex Paris)
Lionel Moreau PhotographeLionel Moreau Photographe
Lionel Moreau ( http://www.lionelmoreau.com)
Mid-sized contemporary metal straight staircase in Paris with metal risers and glass railing.
Home with a view
Home with a view
Maurizio Giovannoni ArchitettoMaurizio Giovannoni Architetto
Stefano Corso
Photo of a contemporary wood spiral staircase in Rome with open risers and metal railing.
Urban Brick Loft
Urban Brick Loft
Eldorado StoneEldorado Stone
Inspiration for a contemporary wood straight staircase in San Diego with open risers.
Urban Classic Home
Urban Classic Home
BGD&C Custom HomesBGD&C Custom Homes
The modern stair features a custom designed metal baluster with wood handrail, and an open stringer that exposes the white oak treads.
Transitional carpeted l-shaped staircase in Chicago with carpet risers and mixed railing.
Promontory 2018
Promontory 2018
Upland Development, Inc.Upland Development, Inc.
Inspiration for an industrial wood floating staircase in Salt Lake City with open risers and glass railing.
New Stair to Roof Terrace and Large Skylight
New Stair to Roof Terrace and Large Skylight
a|r|designa|r|design
Gut renovation of 1880's townhouse. New vertical circulation and dramatic rooftop skylight bring light deep in to the middle of the house. A new stair to roof and roof deck complete the light-filled vertical volume. Programmatically, the house was flipped: private spaces and bedrooms are on lower floors, and the open plan Living Room, Dining Room, and Kitchen is located on the 3rd floor to take advantage of the high ceiling and beautiful views. A new oversized front window on 3rd floor provides stunning views across New York Harbor to Lower Manhattan. The renovation also included many sustainable and resilient features, such as the mechanical systems were moved to the roof, radiant floor heating, triple glazed windows, reclaimed timber framing, and lots of daylighting. All photos: Lesley Unruh http://www.unruhphoto.com/
Gordon Walker Designed Condo
Gordon Walker Designed Condo
Nicole Demers-ChangeloNicole Demers-Changelo
Malia Campbell
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary curved staircase in Seattle.
Noe Valley 2
Noe Valley 2
Feldman Architecture, Inc.Feldman Architecture, Inc.
Paul Dyer
Design ideas for a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in San Francisco with open risers.
Upper East Side Townhouse
Upper East Side Townhouse
Michael K Chen ArchitectureMichael K Chen Architecture
Townhouse stair hall. Photo by Richard Barnes. Architecture and Interior Design by MKCA.
This is an example of a large contemporary travertine u-shaped staircase in New York with travertine risers and mixed railing.
Passage des Soupirs
Passage des Soupirs
Philippe BerthomierPhilippe Berthomier
Rémi Castan
Design ideas for a large contemporary wood floating staircase in Paris with wood risers.
Boston Waterfront Condo
Boston Waterfront Condo
FBN ConstructionFBN Construction
Trent Bell
Industrial wood u-shaped staircase in Boston with open risers and cable railing.
Contemporary Staircase
Contemporary Staircase
Inspiration for a contemporary wood floating staircase in Toronto with open risers and glass railing.
Dachaufstockung Hagedornstraße
Dachaufstockung Hagedornstraße
BAIDBAID
Martin Haag
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped staircase in Hamburg with metal railing.
Madison Ave #2
Madison Ave #2
Studio LXIV, Ltd.Studio LXIV, Ltd.
Design ideas for a contemporary wood spiral staircase in New York with open risers and metal railing.
Dickson
Dickson
Dyphor New YorkDyphor New York
Eclectic wood u-shaped staircase in New York with wood risers and metal railing.
Lincoln Square Build
Lincoln Square Build
Cynthia Lynn PhotographyCynthia Lynn Photography
Cynthia Lynn Photography
Contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Chicago with open risers.

City Living Staircase Design Ideas

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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