As fashion changes, home interiors like clothing, shoes, and cars can change with the times. This is true even for staircase design. You can’t easily change the style of your staircases, so it is important to choose the right one.
What’s the latest trend in stair design? These are the five trends you should be paying attention to:
1. Glass
This feature is gaining popularity at an unprecedented rate. As people seek to maximize the light and space they bring to their homes, and glazed stair balustrades have been gaining popularity. Glass stair panels were once reserved for modern homes. However, they are now being used in traditional interiors to add a contemporary touch and increase the flow of natural sunlight around the property.
You don’t need to stop at the balustrade. For a truly 21st-century effect, make sure your neighbors envy you by having treads or risers made of glass.
2. Clean lines
Interior design is a consensus that less is better. My work has seen a shift from intricate stair balustrades to simpler, more minimalistic shapes. Although ornate-turned spindles, newels, and caps continue to be in high demand, there is more interest in simple, sleek designs like square and stop-chamfered.
3. Curves
The demand for curved staircases has increased as manufacturing techniques improve over time. Although these staircases require a lot of space, they can be a great focal point. They are both suitable for traditional and modern homes thanks to their elegant, flowing lines. Spiral staircases are also becoming increasingly popular, especially for those with smaller properties and those who want a secondary staircase. These stairs can still be stunning, but they don’t take up nearly as much space.
4. Mixing materials
Fusion, which is also a popular trend among foodies, involves mixing different materials together to create a unique look. You should stick with timber when choosing a handrail. This is because it is the most comfortable to grip. There are many options for balustrade infill. You can also experiment with spindles made of metal, wood, or a combination thereof – you can even mix and match them with glass.
Due to the variety of metal spindles available, they have been very popular in recent years. Many are made of mild steel and shaped to look like wrought iron. This helps to reduce production costs as well as weight. There are many styles of metal spindles, so you don’t need to use the same one. You can give your staircase a unique look by alternating between two designs.
5. Storage
Storage space is becoming an increasingly important concern as the area in new homes has decreased over the past few years. So it’s not surprising that homeowners are looking for integrated storage to keep clutter out of their sight. You can do this by installing shelves or cabinets underneath your staircase or by including drawers in the actual steps.