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Staircase Design Ideas with Wood Risers

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Cherry and Jatoba Stair
Cherry and Jatoba Stair
Specialized Stair and RailSpecialized Stair and Rail
Solid jatoba treads accent this closed riser cherry wood staircase. This traditional stair blends fine details with simple design. The natural finish accentuates the true colour of the solid wood. The stairs’ open, saw tooth style stringers show the beautiful craftsmanship of the treads. Photography by Jason Ness
Brookline Victorian
Brookline Victorian
Sage Builders LLCSage Builders LLC
Design ideas for a large traditional wood u-shaped staircase in Boston with wood risers and wood railing.
Foyers
Foyers
Sandy Spring BuildersSandy Spring Builders
Design ideas for a traditional wood staircase in DC Metro with wood risers.
Family Fun
Family Fun
Tyner Construction Co IncTyner Construction Co Inc
David Dietrich
Design ideas for a traditional wood staircase in Other with wood risers.
Custom Beach Home
Custom Beach Home
Mur-Sol Builders IncMur-Sol Builders Inc
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern wood u-shaped staircase in Orange County with wood risers and glass railing.
Hampstead Penthouse
Hampstead Penthouse
DDWH ArchitectsDDWH Architects
Bespoke designed oak staircase with winder
Mid-sized contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in London with wood risers.
WEST HAMPSTEAD FAMILY HOUSE
WEST HAMPSTEAD FAMILY HOUSE
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
One of the real joys of this project was the restoration and refurbishment of the original staircase after many decades of subdivision. This leads from the double-height entrance hall (with new mosaic flooring to match the original) to the top of the house, past a beautiful new stained glass window by Aldo Diana. Photography: Bruce Hemming
Beach House Delight
Beach House Delight
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Morgan Howarth
Inspiration for a large beach style wood l-shaped staircase in DC Metro with wood risers.
Steel and Glass Guardrail
Steel and Glass Guardrail
Living Design Studios, IncLiving Design Studios, Inc
Inspiration for a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Denver with wood risers.
Blue Coat Lane
Blue Coat Lane
Vita Design GroupVita Design Group
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in New York with wood risers and glass railing.
Westlake Dr. Duplex
Westlake Dr. Duplex
BF Homes LLC.BF Homes LLC.
Design ideas for a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Austin with wood risers and wood railing.
Northcote Additions - Light and Bright
Northcote Additions - Light and Bright
Rebecca Naughtin ArchitectRebecca Naughtin Architect
Ben Hosking Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in Melbourne with wood risers.
Custom River House
Custom River House
Selle Valley Construction, Inc.Selle Valley Construction, Inc.
This shot beautifully captures all of the different materials used in the staircase from the entry way to the upper floors and guest quarters. The steps are made of kiln dried fir beams from the Oregon Coast, each beam was a free of heart center cut. The railing was built in place to make it look as though it was all on continuous piece. The steps to the third floor office in the top left of the picture are floating and held in place with metal support in the grinder finish. The flooring in the entry way is 2'x3' tiles of Pennsylvania Bluestone. In the bottom left hand corner is a reclaimed sliding barn door that leads to the laundry room, made in a patchwork pattern by local artist, Rob Payne. Photography by Marie-Dominique Verdier
The Strand, Gatti House, Apartment 4
The Strand, Gatti House, Apartment 4
PEEK Architecture + Design LtdPEEK Architecture + Design Ltd
alex maguire
Design ideas for a contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in London with wood risers.
Private Residence 3
Private Residence 3
Bill Frame Custom Homes LtdBill Frame Custom Homes Ltd
Colin Jewall
Inspiration for a mediterranean wood curved staircase in Vancouver with wood risers.
39 South Peak
39 South Peak
Pinpoint PropertiesPinpoint Properties
Photo of a transitional wood staircase in Orange County with wood risers and mixed railing.
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Spanish Ornamental LtdSpanish Ornamental Ltd
Stainless steel staircase railing with wood handrail
Photo of a contemporary wood curved staircase in Montreal with wood risers.
Hanna Park
Hanna Park
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
ye-h photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Seattle with wood risers.
Melrose House
Melrose House
mossmoss
The renovation of this single family home rethought the layout opening up new space and access to natural light. The floor and main staircase are composed of reclaimed shipping crates, originally of Tropical hardwoods, which lend a beautiful variation in color and pattern to the flooring—and influenced a monochrome palette for the rest of the house. Other materials of note include salvaged pendant lights from architectural anarchy, and a dining table from Gathering Moss in London Staircase at melrose house. Photo credit: moss design.
Caya
Caya
Horst ArchitectsHorst Architects
Design ideas for a modern wood l-shaped staircase in Orange County with wood risers and glass railing.

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 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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