Abbots Way

Plexiglass (otherwise called plastic acrylic sheet) can bend, letting you instal it easily on curved spaces. It is considered to be a more convenient alternative to glass. Tip: If you choose glass, go for the toughened laminated kind. You may also use frosted glass to give a little volume to the otherwise floating staircase.

Choice D-- floating stairs attached to wall side (but with 3" rise on treads and add wood rail).

glass railing + wood; no hardware

Love both the stairs and railing. Railing probably too expensive...