Photographed by John Gruen
This is an example of a traditional staircase in Dallas.

John Cole Photography
Photo of a contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in DC Metro with wood risers and cable railing.

Inspiration for a contemporary staircase in Los Angeles.

Anne Gummerson
Design ideas for a transitional staircase in Baltimore.

Jonathan Little
This is an example of a large contemporary glass floating staircase in Hampshire with glass risers.

Tracery Carpet on Stairs
Inspiration for a large contemporary wood curved staircase in Boise with painted wood risers.

Eric Roth
This is an example of a large contemporary wood curved staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.

Rare Brick
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional straight staircase in Providence.

"Mystic Scape" by Lisa Ridgers creates a serene and inviting entryway.
Design ideas for a contemporary staircase in Seattle.

Ben Hosking Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional wood u-shaped staircase in Melbourne with wood risers.

This foyer was updated with the addition of white paneling and new herringbone hardwood floors with a walnut border. The walls are covered in a navy blue grasscloth wallpaper from Thibaut. A navy and white geometric patterned stair-runner, held in place with stair rods capped with pineapple finials, further contributes to the home's coastal feel. Photo by Mike Mroz of Michael Robert Construction

The Atherton House is a family compound for a professional couple in the tech industry, and their two teenage children. After living in Singapore, then Hong Kong, and building homes there, they looked forward to continuing their search for a new place to start a life and set down roots. The site is located on Atherton Avenue on a flat, 1 acre lot. The neighboring lots are of a similar size, and are filled with mature planting and gardens. The brief on this site was to create a house that would comfortably accommodate the busy lives of each of the family members, as well as provide opportunities for wonder and awe. Views on the site are internal. Our goal was to create an indoor- outdoor home that embraced the benign California climate. The building was conceived as a classic “H” plan with two wings attached by a double height entertaining space. The “H” shape allows for alcoves of the yard to be embraced by the mass of the building, creating different types of exterior space. The two wings of the home provide some sense of enclosure and privacy along the side property lines. The south wing contains three bedroom suites at the second level, as well as laundry. At the first level there is a guest suite facing east, powder room and a Library facing west. The north wing is entirely given over to the Primary suite at the top level, including the main bedroom, dressing and bathroom. The bedroom opens out to a roof terrace to the west, overlooking a pool and courtyard below. At the ground floor, the north wing contains the family room, kitchen and dining room. The family room and dining room each have pocketing sliding glass doors that dissolve the boundary between inside and outside. Connecting the wings is a double high living space meant to be comfortable, delightful and awe-inspiring. A custom fabricated two story circular stair of steel and glass connects the upper level to the main level, and down to the basement “lounge” below. An acrylic and steel bridge begins near one end of the stair landing and flies 40 feet to the children’s bedroom wing. People going about their day moving through the stair and bridge become both observed and observer. The front (EAST) wall is the all important receiving place for guests and family alike. There the interplay between yin and yang, weathering steel and the mature olive tree, empower the entrance. Most other materials are white and pure. The mechanical systems are efficiently combined hydronic heating and cooling, with no forced air required.

Composite Deck Steps with Undercap Lights and Wet-Laid Random Rectangular Full-Color Bluestone Patio.
L-shaped staircase in Wilmington.

Photo: Rikki Snyder ©2016 Houzz
Photo of an eclectic staircase in Providence.

Kimberly Gavin
This is an example of a contemporary wood straight staircase in Denver with metal risers.

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial concrete floating staircase in Los Angeles with metal railing, brick walls and metal risers.

Curved stainless steel staircase, glass bridges and even a glass elevator; usage of these materials being a trademark of the architect, Malika Junaid
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary spiral staircase in San Francisco with open risers and glass railing.

Wohnhaus mit großzügiger Glasfassade, offenem Wohnbereich mit Kamin und Bibliothek. Stahltreppe. Fließender Übergang zwischen Innen und Außenbereich und überdachte Terrasse.

Project designed and built by Atlanta Decking & Fence.
Traditional staircase in Atlanta.