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!

When a world class sailing champion approached us to design a Newport home for his family, with lodging for his sailing crew, we set out to create a clean, light-filled modern home that would integrate with the natural surroundings of the waterfront property, and respect the character of the historic district. Our approach was to make the marine landscape an integral feature throughout the home. One hundred eighty degree views of the ocean from the top floors are the result of the pinwheel massing. The home is designed as an extension of the curvilinear approach to the property through the woods and reflects the gentle undulating waterline of the adjacent saltwater marsh. Floodplain regulations dictated that the primary occupied spaces be located significantly above grade; accordingly, we designed the first and second floors on a stone “plinth” above a walk-out basement with ample storage for sailing equipment. The curved stone base slopes to grade and houses the shallow entry stair, while the same stone clads the interior’s vertical core to the roof, along which the wood, glass and stainless steel stair ascends to the upper level. One critical programmatic requirement was enough sleeping space for the sailing crew, and informal party spaces for the end of race-day gatherings. The private master suite is situated on one side of the public central volume, giving the homeowners views of approaching visitors. A “bedroom bar,” designed to accommodate a full house of guests, emerges from the other side of the central volume, and serves as a backdrop for the infinity pool and the cove beyond. Also essential to the design process was ecological sensitivity and stewardship. The wetlands of the adjacent saltwater marsh were designed to be restored; an extensive geo-thermal heating and cooling system was implemented; low carbon footprint materials and permeable surfaces were used where possible. Native and non-invasive plant species were utilized in the landscape. The abundance of windows and glass railings maximize views of the landscape, and, in deference to the adjacent bird sanctuary, bird-friendly glazing was used throughout. Photo: Michael Moran/OTTO Photography

Alan Williams Photography
ロンドンにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな階段 (木の蹴込み板) の写真

Take a home that has seen many lives and give it yet another one! This entry foyer got opened up to the kitchen and now gives the home a flow it had never seen.

ニューヨークにある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな階段 (金属の手すり) の写真

バンクーバーにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな折り返し階段 (木の蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

デンバーにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな階段 (金属の手すり) の写真

プロビデンスにある高級なビーチスタイルのおしゃれなかね折れ階段 (木の蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

Open wood stairs are such a great feature in a custom home. Add in some really unique railings and it creates quite a feature. I love the look of these stairs in the two tone.

オースティンにある広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな折り返し階段 (木の蹴込み板、金属の手すり) の写真

ダラスにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな折り返し階段 (木の蹴込み板、金属の手すり) の写真

John Cole Photography
ワシントンD.C.にあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな折り返し階段 (木の蹴込み板、ワイヤーの手すり) の写真

Jill Buckner Photography At the top of our clients’ wish-list was a new staircase. To meet their needs, we selected contemporary wrought iron balusters and stained the new staircase handrails the same as the refinished wood floors. Installing a durable, synthetic carpet to withstand heavy use by their beloved dogs was a must. The result is another dramatic focal point in the home. And, replacing a never played piano with a new console table and benches to pull up at larger parties, defines the path to the upstair levels.

テルアビブにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな階段 (ガラスフェンス) の写真

Steve Keating
シアトルにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな階段 (金属の手すり) の写真

photo by Todd Mason, Halkin Photography
フィラデルフィアにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな折り返し階段 (木の蹴込み板、金属の手すり) の写真

ナッシュビルにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなかね折れ階段 (木の蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

オレンジカウンティにある広いおしゃれなサーキュラー階段 (木の蹴込み板) の写真

La escalera, ahora totalmente abierta, permite un soleamiento directo al centro del salón, desde las ventanas del techo de cubierta.
マドリードにある広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな階段の写真