Like a sculptor shaping the air itself, floating stairs transcend the constraints of traditional design to offer a peerless aesthetic experience. Have you considered the impact a modern staircase with elegant stairs can have on your home?
Function meets form.
These seemingly levitating stairs are not just feats of design and engineering; they are bold statements that redefine the essence of your living spaces.
Traditionally, stringers were made from construction lumber and would be installed in threes: one stringer on each side of the stairway, and one in the center for support. Wide stairways required a few extra stringers for structural support. In these conventional stairways, the stringer was actually built inside the walls, hidden in drywall or paneling, where it became part of the structural membrane of the house.
However, modern homeowners are moving away from traditional staircase design. Single metal stair stringers are beginning to replace the boxy, outdated wood stringers of the past. Instead of being hidden inside the walls, metal stair stringers are crafted to be seen.
Floating staircases are designed to minimize or hide the supporting structure of the staircase. This gives the impression that the stair treads are floating. Floating stairs are popular in open concept spaces. They remove visual obstructions and maximize living space.
The modern and contemporary look is the hallmark of the double stringer staircase. It is a versatile stair that can have nearly any treads and handrail style. Moreover, the additional stringer makes for a super strong structure when compared with a single stringer design, ensuring that the longevity of the staircase will match its timeless design.
Sporting an open, minimalist look, the floating staircases is very appealing for modern homes. You can choose a single mono stringer, double stringer, or even a side stringer to give your home a modern look.
Floating staircases are distinguished by their lack of visible, bulky support structures. The stringers, traditionally the spine of stair construction, are discreetly configured or altogether hidden in these modern designs. Whereas classic stairways rely heavily on conspicuous framework, floating staircases celebrate an airy, almost ethereal presence in space by virtue of their minimalist supports.
The single stringer design denotes a staircase with one central support beam. It’s ingeniously crafted, serving as the pivotal axis for each step, or tread, to cantilever off. This central stringer is usually fabricated from metal or another robust material, its singular form enabling adaptable installation in various environments while also providing a seamless visual continuum that connects each level of the home.
In contrast, double stringer staircases incorporate a pair of parallel support beams. These twin stringers flank the treads, not only providing enhanced structural stability but also contributing to a symmetrical aesthetic. Perfectly poised to support greater loads, the double stringer approach permits designers to couple the functionality with the myriad of material options for treads, ranging from wood to glass, to meet both the practical and stylistic preferences of homeowners.
Engineered for open-plan spaces, the floating staircase’s design minimizes the visual footprint of the structure. Treads appear to float without support, but in reality, are anchored securely either through direct connection to the stringers or by using additional concealed supports. The choice between a single or double stringer often hinges on the balance between the desired visual effect and the necessary load-bearing capacity for the space.
Lastly, the geometry of floating staircases complements the clean lines and open vistas synonymous with contemporary architecture. Whether a silhouette of a single stringer or the harmony of a double, these staircases achieve a balance of functional integrity and visual lightness, designing passages that don’t simply connect spaces, but enhance them.
Design meets personalized function in every installation.
Alternatives to common stairwells are not sparse; however, the customizability of single and double stringer floating staircases is particularly noteworthy. They can be made to conform seamlessly to a space’s unique dimensions and decor, offering not only a functional ascent and descent but also a striking design element. Therefore, they not only serve as access points but also become pivotal in defining the character and aesthetic appeal of a space.
Every staircase becomes a reflection of the homeowner’s taste and flair.
The choice of materials and finishes is vast – from warm wooden treads to sleek metal or glass – allowing for staircase designs that echo the home’s architectural vernacular. This high degree of personalization ensures that each floating staircase not only meets the functional requisites but also resonates with the aesthetic sensibilities of the client.
Meticulously crafted, these staircases embellish contemporary interior landscapes.
The artful blend of form and function distinguishes our floating staircases, which are sculpted to stand as testament to the innovation that defines the ethos of modern architecture. Intrinsically, they represent a synergy of state-of-the-art engineering and artistic vision, tailored to elevate the essence of the home beyond its pragmatic dimensions.
Floating staircases are not just a trend; they represent a significant leap in architectural design, optimizing spatial efficiency.
By deftly marrying aesthetics with engineering, floating staircases push the boundaries of traditional staircase design to innovate how space is experienced.
Single stringer staircase is a floating staircase which has features that permits it to be configurable according to any space. Thus, it is the most sought after stair solution by most contractors and homeowners for its easy installation ability to meet the project dimension requirements.
We take pride in each and every one of the uniquely designed custom spiral staircases that leaves our fabrication shop. Throughout the past twenty years in the steel staircase business, we have encountered many tough and difficult situations where location and placement of the staircase in critical.
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