Wood and Glass staircase in Minneapolis, MN
Example of a trendy wooden curved open staircase design in Minneapolis

Scott Zimmerman, Floating staircase with walnut treads and glass railing.
Mid-sized trendy wooden straight open staircase photo in Salt Lake City

David Patterson
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Clean and simple modern wrought iron staircase with glass railings.
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Multi-level staircase with wood treads and white risers. The railing has glass panels with stainless steel round hand rail. Glass Stainless Steel Railing builder: Keuka Studios, Home Builder: Cross Rip Builders, Photographer: Wendy Mills Photography

Ed Ritger
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Continuous glass panel railing on artful curved staircase
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Roof top deck in Baltimore County, Maryland: This stunning roof top deck now provides a beautiful outdoor living space with all the amenities the homeowner was looking for as well as added value to the home. Curtis Martin Photo Inc.

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A Basement Home Gym with floor to ceiling sliding glass doors open on to a light filled outdoor patio.
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Floating staircase transitions from downstairs to upstairs. Clear glass panels run the length of the staircase, complementing the open-concept style of the stair treads. Glass railing also secures the upper balcony, while glass clips keep the panels stable.

Cable Railing posts embedded into Brazilian Walnut (IPE) decking.
Inspiration for a modern balcony remodel in New York with a roof extension

Steel Cable Railing Kit installed by the owner of this beautiful mountain home. Black railing posts provide contrast with redwood decking, and stainless steel cable infill provides a safe and transparent barrier for safety on this raised hillside deck. www.sandiegocablerailings.com Photo--Christophe Interiors Inc.

Lee Grider Photography
Trendy open concept light wood floor living room photo in Atlanta with white walls

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Photography: Stacy Bass New waterfront home in historic district features custom details throughout. Classic design with contemporary features. State-of-the-art conveniences. Designed to maximize light and breathtaking views.

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The overarching design intent for this 1,455-square-foot West Vine Street condominium was to make the spaces contemporary and functional. The renovation began with an unexpected structural deficiency in the form of a post located in the middle of the living room that was causing a three-inch dip in the floor. It was removed and replaced with steel columns running down through the walls and into a footing pad with a three-foot depth. The main living spaces underwent significant changes; the kitchen was reconfigured to open up a formerly cramped space, and the removal of a wall made room for a cascading island with Cesarstone countertops—a crowning feature. Additionally, an electrical panel was relocated to be able to wrap the refrigerator with a wood veneer frame. Notable materials include eight-inch-wide ‘Esplanade’ French oak plank floors chosen to complement the reclaimed wood-wrapped ceiling beams, which feature a combination of LED downlighting and uplighting. A sleek gas fireplace with horizontal slate surround and paneled wall backing replaced an old wood-burning stove—furthering the design program. Pacheco-Robb Architects dismantled an existing spiral stair and replaced it with a cable-rail system—a nautical nod—which is noteworthy for the way it meets code; by running a contiguous oak banister for the entire length of the stair, they were able to avoid having to add a second railing, which would shrink the already narrow stairwell. Upstairs, a tight bedroom with gabled ceilings was addressed by adding a solar-operated skylight with built-in shade, plus minimalistic furnishings. Structural changes in the master bedroom included eliminating a closest to widen the room, and reconfiguring a bathroom to fit a small walk-in closet in lieu of a long, thin hallway. The formerly unfinished rooftop deck is now accessed via a six-foot door that opens more than 90 degrees. Azek decking was laid over the rubber roof, and two-inch stanchions were located around the rail’s outer edge. By opening the floor plan and streamlining the aesthetic, the place now breathes.