Are you searching for inspiration for a staircase design for a new home or a stair remodel? If so, you may feel overwhelmed by the limitless options that exist. But, if you want to create an unequivocally modern look for a contemporary dwelling, a few modern stair design ideas particularly stand out.
Modern Staircase Design Ideas to Consider for a Custom Home
- Floating stairs, an open staircase, or open risers should be at the top of your list of ideas for a chic modern stair design.
- Select a modern infill material like a glass panel, rod, or cable stair railing.
- Choose a high-quality stainless steel stair railing design that will deliver an impressive and distinctly upscale aesthetic. Especially compared to aluminum.
- Complete the look with a stainless handrail for the ultimate modern stair design.
Floating Staircase and Stainless Rod Railing
For modern staircase railing ideas, stainless steel is an obvious choice of railing material because it has a much more contemporary feel when compared to a traditional wood spindle design or a wrought iron railing system. Stainless steel blends well with modern building materials such as concrete or granite and is a popular material used by custom home designers.
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A custom-prefabricated railing system lets you specify the design details to accomplish a look you’ll love. The photograph above shows floating stairs with a top-mount railing system. Working with an experienced custom railing manufacturer like AGS Stainless will help you develop your staircase railing ideas and turn them into a reality.
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Stainless steel is superior to aluminum because it’s stronger. The pictured Olympus rod railing system features slim stainless steel posts, which would not be possible with an aluminum railing system. Aluminum railing posts are generally more chunky than stainless.
Open Staircase and Cable Stair Railing
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These modern staircase designs feature Rainier stainless cable railing. The system usually features wood or stainless handrails. The open staircase pictured above has railing posts with custom angled baseplates. The floating staircase shown below has standard top-mount baseplates. AGS builds the railing system to the client’s specifications.
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Glass Panel Floating Stairs and Custom Handrails
A Glacier glass panel railing with an open staircase is one of the most sophisticated modern staircase ideas favored by custom home builders. The elegant stainless handrail transition and baseplate covers add to the high-end look.
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Unique Modern Staircase Designs
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AGS Stainless works directly with homeowners, architects, and building professionals to design and deliver one-off custom railing systems.
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This modern staircase design has steps with open risers at the bottom. The steel stair railing design features both rod and cable stair railing. The unique design details make this modern stair design stand out.
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Outdoor Modern Deck Railing Ideas
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The architect chose a cable stair railing and a floating staircase to complement the modern home design.
Open Staircase, Wood Posts, and Cable Stair Railing
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This stairway remodel demonstrates how a skilled professional can transform a home with a traditional wood railing into a modern staircase design by installing a stair cable railing.
Open Staircase Ideas for Basement Stairs
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An open staircase for basement stairs coupled with cable stair railing will allow natural light to flow through the area easily, giving the basement a lighter and brighter feel.
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