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Staircase - contemporary wooden u-shaped staircase idea in Cincinnati with wooden risers

A home of this magnitude needed a staircase that is worthy of a castle and where all high school students would die to take their prom pictures. The design of this U-shaped staircase with the unique staggered windows allows so much natural light to flow into the home and creates visual interest without the need to add trim detailing or wallpaper. It's sleek and clean, like the whole home. Metal railings were used to further the modern, sleek vibes. These metals railing were locally fabricated.

This client sent us a photo of a railing they liked that they had found on pinterest. Their railing before this beautiful metal one was wood, bulky, and white. They didn't feel that it represented them and their style in any way. We had to come with some solutions to make this railing what is, such as the custom made base plates at the base of the railing. The clients are thrilled to have a railing that makes their home feel like "their home." This was a great project and really enjoyed working with they clients. This is a flat bar railing, with floating bends, custom base plates, and an oak wood cap.

Large trendy wooden u-shaped open staircase photo in Cincinnati

You can read more about these Iron Spiral Stairs with LED Lighting or start at the Great Lakes Metal Fabrication Steel Stairs page.

Architectural Horizontal Rail Serra Retreat Malibu
Inspiration for a contemporary staircase remodel in Los Angeles

Minimalist hallway photo in Salt Lake City

A simple modern metal horizontal rail with a wood topper accents a contemporary living room. Request a quote for this at www.glmetalfab.com and select Add to Quote, or save on Pinterest.

Large trendy three-story mixed siding flat roof photo in Chicago

Inspiration for a large contemporary wooden open staircase remodel in Austin

The 800 square-foot guest cottage is located on the footprint of a slightly smaller original cottage that was built three generations ago. With a failing structural system, the existing cottage had a very low sloping roof, did not provide for a lot of natural light and was not energy efficient. Utilizing high performing windows, doors and insulation, a total transformation of the structure occurred. A combination of clapboard and shingle siding, with standout touches of modern elegance, welcomes guests to their cozy retreat. The cottage consists of the main living area, a small galley style kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and sleeping loft above. The loft construction was a timber frame system utilizing recycled timbers from the Balsams Resort in northern New Hampshire. The stones for the front steps and hearth of the fireplace came from the existing cottage’s granite chimney. Stylistically, the design is a mix of both a “Cottage” style of architecture with some clean and simple “Tech” style features, such as the air-craft cable and metal railing system. The color red was used as a highlight feature, accentuated on the shed dormer window exterior frames, the vintage looking range, the sliding doors and other interior elements. Photographer: John Hession

Photography by David Duncan Livingston
Staircase - large transitional wooden curved staircase idea in San Francisco with painted risers

Transitional porch photo in Richmond with a roof extension

Blume Photo
Inspiration for a contemporary open and metal railing staircase remodel in San Francisco

This 5,000 square-foot project consisted of a new barn structure on a sloping waterfront property. The structure itself is tucked into the hillside to allow direct access to an upper level space by driveway. The forms and details of the barn are in keeping with the existing, century-old main residence, located down-slope, and adjacent to the water’s edge. The program included a lower-level three-bay garage, and an upper-level multi-use room both sporting polished concrete floors. Strong dedication to material quality and style provided the chance to introduce modern touches while maintaining the maturity of the site. Combining steel and timber framing brought the two styles together and offered the chance to utilize durable wood paneling on the interior and create an air-craft cable metal staircase linking the two levels. Whether using the space for work or play, this one-of-a-kind structure showcases all aspects of a personalized, functional barn. Photographer: MTA

Steel and glass house railing by Keuka Studios, inc.
Example of a minimalist staircase design in New York

A loft above the living room overlooks the dining area and kitchen. 2013 Contractor: WES Construction Landscape Design: Ed Bisese Photo: Julia Heine / McInturff Architects

Custom painted steel horizontal railing with oak handrail made by Capozzoli Stairworks. Project location: Princeton, NJ. Please contact us at 609-635-1265 or visit our website www.thecapo.us for more information.

1.5 inch by 1.5 inch steel square tube, Paint Black Semi-Gloss
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun metal and backyard mulch garden path in Los Angeles with metal risers.