Modern staircases come in many different designs, which can totally change the aesthetic of a living space. You need a staircase design that ties together the room, and prepares your visitors for the room they will be climbing up to.
We know that it's easy to overlook the design of your staircase when you are descorating, and stairs can be an underappreciated part of interior design. However, given the size of a staircase, the design you choose could completely transform the vibe of the room. If you are trying to give your house a modern look then including an outdated staircase could ruin your vision enitrely.
Need some inspiration? We’ve put together a selection of our most stylish contemporary staircase designs to help you achieve your dream house. This expert guide to modern staircases will give you plenty of ideas to get started.
Read on to discover our top five favourite modern staircase designs!
1. Calgary Spiral Staircase
We're starting with a light coloured staircase, which can help brighten up a contemporary room. The Calgary Spiral Staircase has a sleek modern design, perfect for those looking to add a chic vibe to your space. These spiral stairs are practical as well as stylish, because they're designed to take up as little floor space as possible. Perfect for a balcony area.
Calgary Spiral Staircase Key Features:
- Available in two diameters: 120cm, 140cm
- Available in white or light grey
- Multiplex wood treads with beech veneer
- Complies with EN 1991 and EN 1993
- Point load of 200kg, max. total load of 620kg
- Banister railing is approved for a horizontal load of 50kg/meter
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2. Columbia Spiral Staircase
This wood and metal spiral staircase is peak modern design, with clear industrial influences executed sharply. The dark metal and light wood design offers a beautiful contrast, which is ideal for a kitchen or dining space. However, this staircase can fit in many different rooms depending on the overall aesthetic that you are going for.
Here's a great design idea: this staircase can be used for a square opening, or adapted for a circular opening, which can be a stylish way to lead up into a loft.
Columbia Modern Spiral Staircase Specifications
- Height to landing: Maximum 315cm
- Treads, handrail and squared landing in solid oak
- For maintenance: The oil Sioux White can be supplied
- High-quality spiral staircase
- Tread material - Solid oak
- Colour of structure - Basalt grey - RAL 7012
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3. Graz Staircase
The Staircase Graz is from Dolle, a reliable supplier of elegant staircases and loftladders. This one is a very simple contemporary staircase, with space-saving steps and an adaptabtable design. A large staircase can sometimes overpower or unbalance the design of your room, but a smaller solution like this is convenient way to change floors without completely altering the design. If you're looking to bring a dash of minimalism to your area then this is a great choice.
Graz Staircase Key Features
- Modern Danish design
- Rotatable and adaptable to fit any type of room
- Point load of 200kg, max. total load of 560kg
- Banister approved for a horizontal load of 50kg/meter
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4. Kappa Spiral Staircase
Nothing says modern like a black spiral staircase. Depending on the colour scheme of your room, this staircase can stand out or blend in. This is a convenient climbing solution with an elegant black banister for safety and balance. One design idea to consider is that the pitch height on these stairs can be adjusted for a more comfortable climb.
Kappa Spiral Staircase Key Features
- Modern black minimalist colour
- Height till landing: max. 309 cm
- Adjustable risers from 22-23.8 cm
- Contemporary design spiral staircase
- Beech laminated treads
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5. Dolle Lisbon Wooden Stairs
If spiral stairs make you dizzy, try the Dolle Lisbon Wooden Staircase. It's a simple, modern staircase design that won’t break the bank. Able to fit alongside or away from a wall, its multi-faceted capabilities make it ideal for reaching mezzanines or loft conversions. The untreated spruce allows you to paint it or varnish it in whatever colour scheme you please, making for a truly modern staircase that can feel as timeless as it does contemporary.
Dolle Lisbon Wooden Key Features
- 12 treads
- Indoor use only
- High-quality untreated spruce
- Max load 150 kg
- Easy installation without use of special tools
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Where Can I Buy Modern Staircases?
If you're interesed in the above modern staircases, you can buy them from Ladders UK Direct! We've got a huge range of modern staircase designs, so you can keep browsing for even more exciting modern starcase ideas to transform your home in 2025.
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