2024 Modern Stairs Trends

The most popular stair trends all focus on simplistic designs with clean angles and straight or curved lines. The sleekest design is achieved with thin profiled steel stringers with a glass channel. Hidden stringers like the Cantilever stairs give a very minimalistic look, and Mono Beam stringers also establish a very clean aesthetic.

The most popular stair trends all focus on simplistic designs with clean angles and straight or curved lines. The sleekest design is achieved with thin profiled steel stringers with a glass channel. Hidden stringers like the Cantilever stairs give a very minimalistic look, and Mono Beam stringers also establish a very clean aesthetic.

Some of the most popular railing trends are glass railings that give an ultra-modern look. They can be matched with a white oak handrail to give a more warm and subtle feel, or a black top-mount handrail for a bolder look. Another popular style is the Solid Continuous railing in steel or wood, with white or soft tones.

Some of the most popular railing trends are glass railings that give an ultra-modern look. They can be matched with a white oak handrail to give a more warm and subtle feel, or a black top-mount handrail for a bolder look. Another popular style is the Solid Continuous railing in steel or wood, with white or soft tones.

Less is more, the most exclusive glass trend is hiding railing fixtures. This desirable look is covering the glass hardware, which is cladded in finish of choice. Hidden railing hardware gives the perception as though the railings are coming out of the floor.

Less is more, the most exclusive glass trend is hiding railing fixtures. This desirable look is covering the glass hardware, which is cladded in finish of choice. Hidden railing hardware gives the perception as though the railings are coming out of the floor.

The most trending tread finishes are steel mixed with white oak, which gives a solid yet modest feel. A unique finish that has been extremely popular lately is the microcement finish. It gives a heavy look with a light feel which is also a cost-effective option. A more luxurious tread option would be stone such as marble, granite, and quartz.

The most trending tread finishes are steel mixed with white oak, which gives a solid yet modest feel. A unique finish that has been extremely popular lately is the microcement finish. It gives a heavy look with a light feel which is also a cost-effective option. A more luxurious tread option would be stone such as marble, granite, and quartz.

There are a variety of options to create the most stunning and trending stairs of 2024. The use of hidden hardware and the incorporation of luxurious finishes are sure to contribute to some captivating projects.

There are a variety of options to create the most stunning and trending stairs of 2024. The use of hidden hardware and the incorporation of luxurious finishes are sure to contribute to some captivating projects.

pros and cons modern stairs

pros and cons modern stairs

pros and cons modern stairs

Pros:

Pros:

Aesthetic appeal: Transform and elevate your space, create a stunning focal point. Modern Stairs can open up a more airy and light filled space.

Versatility: Modern Stairs are a lot more versatile and able to assemble creative options, when working with limiting or challenging layouts.

Increase Property Value: Modern Stairs are highly desirable and can increase property value, which will raise selling potential.

Safety: Modern Stair railings are extremely sturdy and have been engineered certified, more superior to traditional railings.

Durability:  Structural steel used to fabricate the modern stairs paired with high quality finishes create an extremely durable staircase.

Cons:

Cons:

Expensive:  A lot more expensive than traditional staircases which are a third of the price, might not fit the budget.

Maintenance: Requires frequent cleaning of glass railings to avoid fingerprints, especially without the use of top mounted handrails.

Complexity: Modern Stairs is a relatively niche industry with limited experienced companies to choose from.  There is a higher chance of dealing with shady middlemen selling prefabricated stairs or inexperienced installers.

Unconventional:  Might not meet the aestical requirements of a more traditional style home like a Victorian style.

Acrophobia or Bathophobia:  People with fears of heights or phobias of stairs, can feel uncomfortable or unsafe due to unobstructed views and the minimalistic structure.

Acrophobia or Bathophobia:  People with fears of heights or phobias of stairs, can feel uncomfortable or unsafe due to unobstructed views and the minimalistic structure.

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