ModernStaircaseDesignIdeas

Most of modern staircase designs fit into the following three types: straight, spiral, and platform. Designs have evolved from the standard and traditional to more creative designs such as open riser, hanging staircase, horizontally retractable, storage stairs and staircases using reclaimed materials. Designers and architects find success by creating an artistic shape with the stair.

Open Riser/Floating
One of the most popular stair styles of the open riser design is the floating stair. People usually describe this stair design type as the most stunning or intriguing because the stairs look as though they do not have any risers to hold any weight. The risers vertically support the treads, which are the horizontal planks you walk on. Even though it does not appear to have the ability to support much weight, the floating design can hold up to 440 pounds. To achieve this, the engineers carefully design steel reinforcements to harness the inertia that using the stairs can generate. The designer hides these reinforcements from view.
Storage Stair
One of the most space-saving stair designs is the storage stair. Some designers use the cavity under the stair as an open shelving system. One popular design by Levitate Architects integrates a library into it using an open riser technique with the books accessible between the treads. The design adds an intriguing look to the space as the shelves extend beyond the books and become the treads.
Horizontally Retractable
The modern rendition of the retractable attic stair is now the horizontally retractable to use as a space-saving, innovative loft stair. It saves space by sliding into the supporting wall, while the treads flip (short side up) to align with the wall. This is best suited for a new construction project as you have to have a supporting wall with a width of your stairs, minimally 24 to 26 inches.
Reclaimed Materials
A quality designer can think outside of the box and reuse materials. Sports enthusiasts especially acclaim the reclaimed skateboard stair. The designers remove the wheels, sand down the skateboards to the original wood color, and seal them. The result is a unique, slightly curved shape that adds a touch of creativity to a variety of different décor styles.

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