20 Amazing Floating Staircase Designs
These floating staircases are modern, functional, visually light and take the design of the home to a whole new level
The conventional staircase has evolved into a floating staircase with open risers and cantilevered treads that give a floating effect. Here are some well-designed floating staircases that look sophisticated and are a stylish way to connect two or more levels of a modern home.
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2. Firm: Elite Metalcraft Co. Ltd
In this staircase design, glass treads combine with a glass handrail to bring in lightness and reduce the overall visibility of the staircase.
Tip: It is advisable to only go for laminated glass for the glass treads. Make sure that the glass surface is textured so that it has an anti-skid surface.
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In this staircase design, glass treads combine with a glass handrail to bring in lightness and reduce the overall visibility of the staircase.
Tip: It is advisable to only go for laminated glass for the glass treads. Make sure that the glass surface is textured so that it has an anti-skid surface.
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3. Firm: Lanefab Design/Build
This floating staircase uses metal for the treads and glass for the railing to impart an industrial look.
Tip: The glass railing should be fabricated in toughened or laminated glass and should have a minimum height of 900 millimetres.
Contact a civil engineer or contractor to build your staircase
This floating staircase uses metal for the treads and glass for the railing to impart an industrial look.
Tip: The glass railing should be fabricated in toughened or laminated glass and should have a minimum height of 900 millimetres.
Contact a civil engineer or contractor to build your staircase
4. A skylight illuminates the staircase with natural light, while the open risers transmit light to the lower floors of this building.
5. Firm: Amitzi Architects
The light-brown wooden treads are cantilevered from a semi-open partition and contrast beautifully with the neutral tones of this minimalist space.
The light-brown wooden treads are cantilevered from a semi-open partition and contrast beautifully with the neutral tones of this minimalist space.
8. Firm: Metropolitan Architecture Studio
Just see how the metal grid of the building facade and the profile of the floating treads cast interesting shadows throughout the day. The shadows keep moving with the changing angles of the sun.
Just see how the metal grid of the building facade and the profile of the floating treads cast interesting shadows throughout the day. The shadows keep moving with the changing angles of the sun.
9. Firm: GLR Arquitectos / Gilberto L. Rodriguez
This floating staircase is designed around a pebbled pool of water, which not only softens the overall look of the black treads but also infuses a calm and relaxed vibe to the space.
This floating staircase is designed around a pebbled pool of water, which not only softens the overall look of the black treads but also infuses a calm and relaxed vibe to the space.
10. Firm: 有限会社 栗原写真事務所
In this all-brown space, the floating treads, wall panelling, flooring and ceiling come together to create a soothing monotone look. The floating treads reiterate the parallel lines of the grooved panelling on the wall.
In this all-brown space, the floating treads, wall panelling, flooring and ceiling come together to create a soothing monotone look. The floating treads reiterate the parallel lines of the grooved panelling on the wall.
11. Firm: Studio 6 Architects
Wooden treads minus a railing emerge from a stone-clad wall. This is a great way to integrate a visually light staircase within an open room.
Wooden treads minus a railing emerge from a stone-clad wall. This is a great way to integrate a visually light staircase within an open room.
12. Firm: Railinglondon ltd
In this floating staircase, the light source concealed below each floating tread adds an element of softness and reinforces the floating effect.
In this floating staircase, the light source concealed below each floating tread adds an element of softness and reinforces the floating effect.
14. Firm: kimberly peck architect
Here, in this compact home, a dummy stepped wall supports the wooden treads and forms an eye-catching detail.
Here, in this compact home, a dummy stepped wall supports the wooden treads and forms an eye-catching detail.
15. Firm: Drömhus General Contractors
Just see how lots of strings fixed at random angles at the edge of the stairwell form a cobweb-like net to ensure safety, while keeping the space light and spacious.
Tip: Safety should be taken into prime consideration when designing a floating staircase. Make it a point to make the floating staircase safe by incorporating a staircase railing, balustrade, vertical battens or supports in materials such as wood or metal, especially if you have children or seniors around.
Just see how lots of strings fixed at random angles at the edge of the stairwell form a cobweb-like net to ensure safety, while keeping the space light and spacious.
Tip: Safety should be taken into prime consideration when designing a floating staircase. Make it a point to make the floating staircase safe by incorporating a staircase railing, balustrade, vertical battens or supports in materials such as wood or metal, especially if you have children or seniors around.
16. Firm: Meadowlark Design+Build
The vertical metal sections stand out in this floating staircase and give a sense of stability to ensure safety during use.
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17. In this compact space, the floating stairs take up minimal space and efficiently connect to the mezzanine floor level.
19. In this industrial-style space, each tread is welded to a steel plate embedded in the concrete wall, creating a floating effect.
20. Who says floating stairs are only meant for the indoors? Just see how this cast-in-situ concrete staircase emerges from the concrete wall and floats above the wooden deck.
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Read more:
11 Outdoor Staircase Designs That Are a Step Above the Rest
Most Popular Staircase Designs on Houzz India
Tell us:
Do you have a floating staircase in your home? We would love to see it. Share images in Comments below.
These cantilevered wooden treads stand out while the steel cables give additional support to the treads and work as a safety guardrail. Don’t miss the quirky illustrations on the wallpaper, which make a perfect backdrop.
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