25 Fascinating Interior Staircase Design Ideas

by Paul Ciocoiu · February 26, 2016

Stairs have always fascinated, ever since we were kids. They have always radiated a hidden call to discover their top end and what lies beyond it since they came in the material shape of a transit space between two worlds. For this reason, interior staircases have always had a prominent role visually since they unfold before our eyes as soon as we enter a home. From classic to modern, they come in various shapes and designs, but all original and captivating. Here are some interior staircase design ideas, some of them carrying some functional roles equally.

Let’s start with those elements that also make an interior stair bring an important contribution to a home’s general functionality. We are here referring to built-in storage spaces, integrated into the stairs so you can kill two birds with one stone.

Interior staircase design ideas – give them a practical role as well

We have always been attracted to modern stairs, especially those which appear to be floating in the air, defying the gravity just to give interiors a bold contemporary feel that not many dare to embrace.

Interior staircase design ideas – defying gravity

Wooden stairs play their visual role in a house. Not only does the natural material come as an aesthetic addition, but it also come in a multitude of shapes that add character to the interiors, inviting to that incursion beyond the visible stairs.

Interior staircase design ideas – wood in friendly shapes

Go for a complete image by picking glass railing stairs, with wooden elements included or not. Or dare go even further, for a full transparency that will not pass easily unnoticed.

Interior staircase design ideas – let glass play its beautiful role

And since we reviewed wood and glass stairs, let’s now also take a look at metal stairs. Even though imparting some roughness at a first glance, they bring interesting contrasts to the décor. They also go very well against a brick wall background.

Interior staircase design ideas – metal’s venerable contribution

Here are some more pictures at the end speaking in different shapes about the both practical and decorative role modern stairs play in the interior design. Dare go beyond the classical lines for a plus of modern aesthetics which could be hard to get someway else.