Stair relocation to home's center. Open design to create a focal point.
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St. Croix Rustic Contemporary

Nordic Builders Inc

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Fairmont Homes

Curved wrought iron stair railing with a stain interior trim.
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Grove Park Mid-Century Modern by Tony Lord

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Ryan Theede
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Arboretum

Skelly Build

Designer: Allison Jaffe Interior Design Photographer: Sophie Epton Construction: Skelly Home Renovations
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Midcentury Lakehouse

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photos: Shoot2Sell
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Mid Century Modern Bathroom

Grey House Kitchens & Interiors

Custom railings and the mid century modern lighting create a dramatic focal point to this entry remodel.
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Midcentury Beach House

Stratos Form

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Pleasure Point Mid-Century New Home

F. John LaBarba Construction

F. John
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Livable Mid-Century

Carolina V. Gentry, RID

Highly edited and livable, this Dallas mid-century residence is both bright and airy. The layered neutrals are brightened with carefully placed pops of color, creating a simultaneously welcoming and relaxing space. The home is a perfect spot for both entertaining large groups and enjoying family time -- exactly what the clients were looking for.

Modern Home - Maple Ridge

Old Town Design Group

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Mid-Century Modern Condo in Historic Capitol Hill

Finesse Design Remodeling

A two-bed, two-bath condo located in the Historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC was reimagined with the clean lined sensibilities and celebration of beautiful materials found in Mid-Century Modern designs. A soothing gray-green color palette sets the backdrop for cherry cabinetry and white oak floors. Specialty lighting, handmade tile, and a slate clad corner fireplace further elevate the space. A new Trex deck with cable railing system connects the home to the outdoors.

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The Construction Group Montana, LLC

Stunning Steel Cable Railing System, all Custom. Ship Lap Wall Accents.
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Grove Terrace Residence

Turning Leaf Construction

beautiful foyer that provides the entry into this Charleston-styled home. Marble tile with custom tile inset along with an antique foyer lamp that homeowner found in salvage yard and refinished with copper accents.

Pomona Lake Kitchen + Living

TVL Creative Ltd.

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Pennsylvania

Annabode Interior Design

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Holden Wood Stair Landing

Aurora Architects + Builders

This two-story stair tower addition brings natural light spacious access to the privates spaces on the second floor of this mid-century home.
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El Cajon - Midcentury Modern Kitchen & Stair Remodel

Superior Kitchen & Bath, Inc.

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Mid-Century Overlook Home

Stonelace Designs

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Mid-Sized Mid-Century Modern Staircase Ideas

Staircases, often taken for granted as a link between two floors, are major architectural features that have the power to make an ordinary home spectacular. A mid-century modern staircase remodel can help define and showcase your personal style. By adding a 1950s staircase design with unique materials or updating an existing structure with new decor, you can easily change their overall look. Browse pictures of 1960s stairs and read further for more great ideas.

What mid-century modern stair design will work best for me?

When looking through 1950s staircase ideas, your top consideration should be space. Not every type fits in every home: A double-sided stair design only works in large entryways, so for a smaller space, you’ll need to opt for a straight, U- or L-shaped one instead. If you’re set on achieving the look of a grand entrance, try to work in a curved design that will really showcase the railings and any other unique features. For homes that are really compact, spiral staircase designs will be the most efficient in terms of horizontal space; while they may not be the easiest to climb, they do give a quirky and fun feel. After determining function and shape, you can then narrow down the large selection of 1960s staircase ideas by style and material to achieve the overall appearance you’re going for.

What are the best materials for mid-century modern staircases?

The look of your 1950s stairs should coordinate with the rest of your house, so don't try to mix two dramatically different styles, like traditional and modern. For the steps themselves, carpet and stone are popular traditional materials, while metal or floating wood steps are trendier options. The stair railings don’t usually get much love, but really are the perfect opportunity to let your creativity flow. While pairing two opposite styles is not recommended, subtling mixing up the rail and tread styles can make for a showstopping effect; for example, an industrial-style rail can help make wood treads contemporary, or an ornate metal railing can help enhance the mediterranean feel of stone treads. If you don’t want to commit to full-blown carpeting, stair runners are an easy way to mix up your style and protect the material underneath. In the end, even though appearance is important, you should first and foremost think about creating functional staircases. If you have young kids, an open railing or hard metal steps can become a safety hazard, while dogs and common household traffic might scratch up wood. If you’re absolutely in love with a few 1960s staircase ideas that might be less that ideal for your families needs, get creative and with faux-look materials and coordinate with your contractor or designer to find a compromise.

How do I incorporate stairway decor?

Stairway decorating ideas coincide a lot with hallway decor ideas — you want to add interest without interfering with the function of the stairs. Stick to photo frames and artwork with a slim profile so that you aren’t knocking into them while walking up and down the stairway. If you have a landing, you may want to add a small accent table or a potted plant to visually anchor the area, or feature a larger wall sculpture or piece of art. Gallery walls are excellent staircase decorating ideas since you’ll likely have a long stretch of space to work with, plus they’re a great way to finally display all those family photos or vacation snapshots. If you’re working on a new build or doing a full staircase remodel, you may want to include some shelving built into the walls for extra storage or display spots.

Woodhaven Modern

Flavin Architects

Our clients wanted to replace an existing suburban home with a modern house at the same Lexington address where they had lived for years. The structure the clients envisioned would complement their lives and integrate the interior of the home with the natural environment of their generous property. The sleek, angular home is still a respectful neighbor, especially in the evening, when warm light emanates from the expansive transparencies used to open the house to its surroundings. The home re-envisions the suburban neighborhood in which it stands, balancing relationship to the neighborhood with an updated aesthetic. The floor plan is arranged in a “T” shape which includes a two-story wing consisting of individual studies and bedrooms and a single-story common area. The two-story section is arranged with great fluidity between interior and exterior spaces and features generous exterior balconies. A staircase beautifully encased in glass stands as the linchpin between the two areas. The spacious, single-story common area extends from the stairwell and includes a living room and kitchen. A recessed wooden ceiling defines the living room area within the open plan space. Separating common from private spaces has served our clients well. As luck would have it, construction on the house was just finishing up as we entered the Covid lockdown of 2020. Since the studies in the two-story wing were physically and acoustically separate, zoom calls for work could carry on uninterrupted while life happened in the kitchen and living room spaces. The expansive panes of glass, outdoor balconies, and a broad deck along the living room provided our clients with a structured sense of continuity in their lives without compromising their commitment to aesthetically smart and beautiful design.