A modern staircase can be made from any material, from natural wood to glass and metal.
Check out these modern staircases in a range of styles for inspiration.
Interior designerMaite Grandacarved out an asymmetrical cubby for storage under this modern white wood and glass split-level staircase.
Fantastic Frank
An adjacent bench with under-seat storage is a convenient place to slip shoes on and off.
Freestanding Staircase
Skip the risers to create an open feel.
Mixed Wood Staircase
Choose natural wood tones for a modern Scandi-style feel.
Sissy + Marley Interior Design/ Photo byMarco Ricca Studio
Modern Stair Runner
Add warmth to an all-white staircase with a modernstair runner.
Interior designerMaite Grandachose a bright yellow runner edged with navy blue in this coastal Florida home.
Modern Loft Staircase
Add style to amodern loft bedroomwith an all-black staircase leading to the upper level.
Margaret Wright Interior & Lifestyle Photographer
Wood Slat Guardrail
Give your modern staircase an open feel with a wood-slat guardrail.
Interior designerMaite Grandapainted the slats white to help them blend into the walls.
Glass Staircase Guardrail
A minimalist staircase will complement a modern interior.
Kendall Wilkinson Design
In this steamlined space fromFantastic Frank, cement-effect tile floors and matching steps create flow in the airy entryway.
A glass panel railing disappears for a contemporary feel that doesn’t block light.
A glass guardrail adds a modern touch.
Louis Duncan-He Designs/Heather Dunbar Photography
Give your staircase a budget-friendly refresh by painting the treads.
Use removable wallpaper to add color or pattern to risers.
Swap out the handrail to update the look of your staircase for less.
Fantastic Frank
There are many ways to redo a staircase, from cosmetic makeovers to total rebuilds.
A simple refresh might include repainting treads or installing a new handrail orstair railing.
Maite Granda
Michelle Berwick Design
Sissy + Marley Interior Design/ Photo byMarco Ricca Studio
Brophy Interiors
Fantastic Frank
Maite Granda
Fantastic Frank
Maite Granda
Brophy Interiors
Fantastic Frank
Maite Granda
Fantastic Frank
Fantastic Frank
Fantastic Frank
Brophy Interiors
Louis Duncan-He Designs/Heather Dunbar Photography
Louis Duncan-He Designs/Eymeric Wilding Photography
Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Kate Marker Interiors
Studio Peake
