A staircase is so much more than circulation. It provides a space to create dramatic interior architecture, a place for design to carve into, where a staircase can either embrace or stand as its own design piece. In this custom stair and railing design, completed in January 2020, we wanted a grand statement for the two-story foyer. With walls wrapped in a modern wainscoting, the staircase is a sleek combination of black metal balusters and honey stained millwork. Open stair treads of white oak were custom stained to match the engineered wide plank floors. Each riser painted white, to offset and highlight the ascent to a U-shaped loft and hallway above. The black interior doors and white painted walls enhance the subtle color of the wood, and the oversized black metal chandelier lends a classic and modern feel. The staircase is created with several “zones”: from the second story, a panoramic view is offered from the second story loft and surrounding hallway. The full height of the home is revealed and the detail of our black metal pendant can be admired in close view. At the main level, our staircase lands facing the dining room entrance, and is flanked by wall sconces set within the wainscoting. It is a formal landing spot with views to the front entrance as well as the backyard patio and pool. And in the lower level, the open stair system creates continuity and elegance as the staircase ends at the custom home bar and wine storage. The view back up from the bottom reveals a comprehensive open system to delight its family, both young and old!

With two teen daughters, a one bathroom house isn’t going to cut it. In order to keep the peace, our clients tore down an existing house in Richmond, BC to build a dream home suitable for a growing family. The plan. To keep the business on the main floor, complete with gym and media room, and have the bedrooms on the upper floor to retreat to for moments of tranquility. Designed in an Arts and Crafts manner, the home’s facade and interior impeccably flow together. Most of the rooms have craftsman style custom millwork designed for continuity. The highlight of the main floor is the dining room with a ridge skylight where ship-lap and exposed beams are used as finishing touches. Large windows were installed throughout to maximize light and two covered outdoor patios built for extra square footage. The kitchen overlooks the great room and comes with a separate wok kitchen. You can never have too many kitchens! The upper floor was designed with a Jack and Jill bathroom for the girls and a fourth bedroom with en-suite for one of them to move to when the need presents itself. Mom and dad thought things through and kept their master bedroom and en-suite on the opposite side of the floor. With such a well thought out floor plan, this home is sure to please for years to come.

We carried the wainscoting from the foyer all the way up the stairwell to create a more dramatic backdrop. The newels and hand rails were painted Sherwin Williams Iron Ore, as were all of the interior doors on this project.

デンバーにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな折り返し階段 (木の蹴込み板、混合材の手すり、羽目板の壁) の写真

The client wanted to showcase their love for antiques and vintage finds. This house is filled with vintage surprises and pops of color around every corner.

After photo of our modern white oak stair remodel and painted wall wainscot paneling.
ポートランドにあるラグジュアリーな広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな直階段 (フローリングの蹴込み板、木材の手すり、羽目板の壁) の写真

Steel Stringer with hardwood Treads
メルボルンにあるラグジュアリーな広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれな階段 (金属の手すり、羽目板の壁) の写真

Three floating-curved flights play a spectacular effect in this recently built home; soft wooden oak treads and oak rails blend beautifully with the hardwood flooring, while its balustrade is an architectural decorative confection of black wrought-iron in clean geometrical patterns. CSC 1976-2022 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.

ラグジュアリーな中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな階段 (ガラスフェンス、羽目板の壁) の写真

ポートランドにあるラグジュアリーな広いおしゃれなかね折れ階段 (木の蹴込み板、混合材の手すり、羽目板の壁) の写真

デトロイトにあるラグジュアリーな広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな直階段 (木の蹴込み板、木材の手すり、羽目板の壁) の写真

Steel Stringer with hardwood Treads
メルボルンにあるラグジュアリーな広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれな階段 (金属の手すり、羽目板の壁) の写真

モントリオールにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな折り返し階段 (フローリングの蹴込み板、木材の手すり、羽目板の壁) の写真

Three floating-curved flights play a spectacular effect in this recently built home; soft wooden oak treads and oak rails blend beautifully with the hardwood flooring, while its balustrade is an architectural decorative confection of black wrought-iron in clean geometrical patterns. CSC 1976-2022 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.

The wrought iron stair railing is complimented by wall sconces, custom millwork, and crown molding.
フェニックスにあるラグジュアリーな巨大な地中海スタイルのおしゃれな直階段 (羽目板の壁、金属の手すり) の写真

デンバーにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな折り返し階段 (木の蹴込み板、混合材の手すり、羽目板の壁) の写真

This custom built 2-story French Country style home is a beautiful retreat in the South Tampa area. The exterior of the home was designed to strike a subtle balance of stucco and stone, brought together by a neutral color palette with contrasting rust-colored garage doors and shutters. To further emphasize the European influence on the design, unique elements like the curved roof above the main entry and the castle tower that houses the octagonal shaped master walk-in shower jutting out from the main structure. Additionally, the entire exterior form of the home is lined with authentic gas-lit sconces. The rear of the home features a putting green, pool deck, outdoor kitchen with retractable screen, and rain chains to speak to the country aesthetic of the home. Inside, you are met with a two-story living room with full length retractable sliding glass doors that open to the outdoor kitchen and pool deck. A large salt aquarium built into the millwork panel system visually connects the media room and living room. The media room is highlighted by the large stone wall feature, and includes a full wet bar with a unique farmhouse style bar sink and custom rustic barn door in the French Country style. The country theme continues in the kitchen with another larger farmhouse sink, cabinet detailing, and concealed exhaust hood. This is complemented by painted coffered ceilings with multi-level detailed crown wood trim. The rustic subway tile backsplash is accented with subtle gray tile, turned at a 45 degree angle to create interest. Large candle-style fixtures connect the exterior sconces to the interior details. A concealed pantry is accessed through hidden panels that match the cabinetry. The home also features a large master suite with a raised plank wood ceiling feature, and additional spacious guest suites. Each bathroom in the home has its own character, while still communicating with the overall style of the home.

We carried the wainscoting from the foyer all the way up the stairwell to create a more dramatic backdrop. I love the custom designed fretwork trim that we added to the staircase stringer. The newels and hand rails were painted Sherwin Williams Iron Ore, as were all of the interior doors on this project.

A traditional style home brought into the new century with modern touches. the space between the kitchen/dining room and living room were opened up to create a great room for a family to spend time together rather it be to set up for a party or the kids working on homework while dinner is being made. All 3.5 bathrooms were updated with a new floorplan in the master with a freestanding up and creating a large walk-in shower.