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Opening the second floor allows for a full 2-story entrance, that includes a grand central staircase of heavy stacked timber with leather tread inlays greets visitors at the front entry. Emily Minton Refield Photography

This space-saver staircase adds modernity and style without crowding the area. With sleek stainless steel spindles and unique alternating treads, this staircase proves that BIG things (and style) really do come in small packages!

We're in the shop here today showing you an alternating-tread staircase that's' going to a job-site in Napa tomorrow. I'm standing on the landing which is at exactly mid-floor level. It's going into one one these 100-year-old houses with a steep roof and lots of attic space. The homeowner called me last month saying he wants to access this large attic area with something better than a ladder. He didn't have room for a conventional stair but this alternating-tread space-saving stair was a perfect fit. It's all Red Oak which matches the hardwood floors throughout the house. Once these are installed at the site we'll put a handrail on top of the stringers on the open side. I'll tell you a little about the alternating-tread staircases. It's built in a way that is nearly as easy to climb as a conventional stair. When we walk up a convectional stairway we normally use half of the stair tread at a time, placing one foot on the right half and the next foot on the left half. The idea of an alternating-tread stair is make half of each tread wide enough for your foot and then alternate the wide end of these paddle-shape treads from left to right. You still have your 10 inch minimum tread depth plus a 1 inch nosing projection. This give you 11" of support for each foot, just like a conventional stair. We normally make the risers a max of 7-3/4", but code allows us to go as high as 9 inches. This one is 7-3/4" which is very comfortable. We installed a metal bar across the middle of each open-riser to limit the open space to less than a 4 inch gap. Anyway, I just wanted to give you a quick shot of this. Tomorrow morning we get to go to the job-site and install this. I'd can't wait to see the look on the customer's face when we have this installed. I'll let him do the bragging :-) Last but not least, I'd like to give glory to God and special recognition to a Jewish carpenter named Jesus. I don't know for sure if He built stairways as a carpenter, but I am happy to say that He is my LORD and I want to live my whole life for Him. God bless you! And please contact me if you want any type of custom stairs. Clyde 520-895-2060 or 916-991-9700

Every element of this stair is designed around the idea of openness and flow. Thick white oak treads appear to float as they rest on double black metal stringers, creating a striking architectural contrast. The cable railing echoes the rhythm of the open risers, while the handrail and posts align seamlessly with the dark steel structure. Together, these details form a staircase that feels both open and grounded, serving as a sculptural connection between the home’s levels. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Conceptually the Clark Street remodel began with an idea of creating a new entry. The existing home foyer was non-existent and cramped with the back of the stair abutting the front door. By defining an exterior point of entry and creating a radius interior stair, the home instantly opens up and becomes more inviting. From there, further connections to the exterior were made through large sliding doors and a redesigned exterior deck. Taking advantage of the cool coastal climate, this connection to the exterior is natural and seamless Photos by Zack Benson

This staircase breathes traditional elegance into the home with classic design elements. Dark-stained treads and handrail create rich contrast against crisp white risers, newels, and vertical balusters. Wainscoting runs alongside the staircase, adding another layer of traditional detail that enhances the home's refined character. Centrally positioned, the staircase features a second-story balcony that wraps two sides above the main floor. This thoughtful design allows natural light to flow freely throughout the home while creating visual connection between levels. The result is a staircase that honors traditional craftsmanship while serving the functional needs of contemporary living. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

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New indoor railing featuring sleek satin black metal bars and wood posts, perfectly paired with an open tread staircase for a modern look.
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New indoor railing featuring sleek satin black metal bars and wood posts, perfectly paired with an open tread staircase for a modern look.
Staircase - mid-sized contemporary wooden straight open and mixed material railing staircase idea in New York

New indoor railing featuring sleek satin black metal bars and wood posts, perfectly paired with an open tread staircase for a modern look.
Mid-sized trendy wooden straight open and mixed material railing staircase photo in New York

New indoor railing featuring sleek satin black metal bars and wood posts, perfectly paired with an open tread staircase for a modern look.
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Front entrance and stairwell with simple chandelier. Pale baby blue walls with white trim, and dark hardwood floors. Straight run staircase has matching dark hardwood steps / tread, and white riser, which matches nicely with the baby blue walls. Original hallway and entryways were expanded, to create a more open plan moving from the hallways to the kitchen. Architect - Hierarchy Architects + Designers, TJ Costello

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A clean and contemporary staircase with unmistakably traditional roots. Made by Bonsai's joinery team using prime European oak, finished in a subtle but highly durable matt- finish hard wax oil. The open tread configuration keeps the whole thing light and airy and some LED lighting carefully recessed into the treads provides a further lift.

A clean and contemporary staircase with unmistakably traditional roots. Made by Bonsai's joinery team using prime European oak, finished in a subtle but highly durable matt- finish hard wax oil. The open tread configuration keeps the whole thing light and airy and some LED lighting carefully recessed into the treads provides a further lift.

A clean and contemporary staircase with unmistakably traditional roots. Made by Bonsai's joinery team using prime European oak, finished in a subtle but highly durable matt- finish hard wax oil. The open tread configuration keeps the whole thing light and airy and some LED lighting carefully recessed into the treads provides a further lift.