Staircase Ideas

Photographer: Liesl Dalpe
Inspiration for a contemporary staircase remodel in New York

This striking contemporary staircase pairs dark-stained wood treads with white-painted monumental stringers for bold visual contrast. Stainless steel posts support a sleek horizontal cable railing system, topped with a dark-stained modern handrail that echoes the tread color. The open-riser design combined with the minimal cable railing creates an unobstructed, light-filled effect that keeps the space feeling open and functional. The interplay between dark wood, white stringers, and metallic elements transforms a simple vertical connection into an elegant architectural statement. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Inspiration for a large southwestern carpeted curved wood railing staircase remodel in Albuquerque with carpeted risers

Wooden floating staircase photo in Orange County with wooden risers

Mid-sized elegant carpeted l-shaped staircase photo in Los Angeles with carpeted risers

Example of a staircase design in Kansas City

Vicente Residence
Staircase photo in San Francisco

Example of a large trendy wooden straight metal railing staircase design in Philadelphia with painted risers

Beautiful reclaimed antique newel post
Staircase - large wooden straight staircase idea in Charleston with painted risers

Inspiration for a contemporary staircase remodel in Providence

Heart Pine curved spiral handrail
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern wooden spiral open and mixed material railing staircase remodel in Other

Island style staircase photo in Hawaii

Staircase - craftsman staircase idea in Minneapolis

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Example of a mid-sized classic wooden u-shaped staircase design in Boston with painted risers

Soaring ceilings and automatic roof skylights define this extraordinary staircase. Natural light floods the space, illuminating floating wooden treads, sleek glass balustrades, and beautifully forged iron balusters. The design creates an open, light-filled connection between levels that feels both dramatic and effortlessly modern. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Staircase - modern staircase idea in Seattle

Inspiration for a timeless staircase remodel in Los Angeles

One of several renovations Trimcraft completed in a Fort Myers Beach home. The main stair has a custom contemporary white oak handrail on a ½” tempered glass balustrade with an aluminum base channel also wrapped in white oak.