Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring with solid stair treads and painted MDF risers.
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Laurelhurst Mid Century Modern

Darren Patt Construction

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Westwood Dr.

John Webb Construction and Design

This 2 story home was originally built in 1952 on a tree covered hillside. Our company transformed this little shack into a luxurious home with a million dollar view by adding high ceilings, wall of glass facing the south providing natural light all year round, and designing an open living concept. The home has a built-in gas fireplace with tile surround, custom IKEA kitchen with quartz countertop, bamboo hardwood flooring, two story cedar deck with cable railing, master suite with walk-through closet, two laundry rooms, 2.5 bathrooms, office space, and mechanical room.

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Remodel Westview

Built by Krueger

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Costa Mesa Home

PETERSON CUSTOM INTERIORS

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2017 Parade of Homes | Baker

User

Wrought iron rail on white oak stairs (2017 Parade of Homes Winner - Best Overall Home)
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Magnolia Renovation

Hawley Architects

Mahogany handrail elegantly wraps blackened structural steel columns.
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Ormond House Renovation

FISHER ARCHitecture

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Richmond House

moss

The custom rift sawn, white oak staircase with the attached perforated screen leads to the second, master suite level. The light flowing in from the dormer windows on the second level filters down through the staircase and the wood screen creating interesting light patterns throughout the day.

Potomac Mid-Century

Balodemas Architects

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Arch4

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Staircase, Midwest Simplicity

Videre Decor

Textured glass provided light and privacy for the front door entrance which opened onto the stairwell. With all new finished on-site hardwood flooring using white oak and a natural, matte finish, the original brick of the home felt more connected to the remodeled space.

Mid Century Modern Open Staircase

Keuka Studios, Inc

Keuka Studios custom fabricated this steel sawtooth style stringer staircase, with cable railing. The treads and top rail are oak. www.keuka-studios.com

Tonka Bay Smart Home

Showcase Renovations, Inc.

This unusual stairway is flooded with daylight. Supplemental lighting is provided at the step level and also with ceiling pendants. The sliding wall panels atop allow the owners to adjust accordingly for daylight and privacy.

View Ridge Renovation

Ambrose Construction Inc.

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Monument Avenue Basement

Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.

John Magor
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Midcentury Lakehouse

h design

photos: Shoot2Sell
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Mid Century Modern

Studio Nexus Architects + Planners

Douglas J. Sonsalla
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Three Doors Down

Homesmith Custom Builders

Before renovations, this was a one story home. Where the stairs lay was previously a hallway, with one opening in the middle that lead to the living room, and a second opening at the end of the hall that lead to the master. We knocked down the wall to create and open-concept for the downstairs, and added in a staircase that leads to their new second story. At the top of the stairs is now a home office to the left, and a large storage room to the right.

Mid-Century Modern Straight 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.

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.