Stair Railing: 59 Modern Style Suggestions

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To choose a stair railing, there are two essential points to consider: the safety of the inhabitants of the house and the type of interior decoration. The first aspect is fundamental for all types of stairs.

It is especially important for houses with unusual shaped stairs. When choosing a ramp, remember that a large part of domestic accidents are caused by the absence of a railing or a fairly stable and reliable handrail. This aspect of your choice will also be especially important if you have children running between floors of the house and running up the stairs.

Modern interior and modern wrought iron banister

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The banister is an element of the interior decoration of the house in its own right. In fact, the appearance of your staircase could change completely depending on your choice of railing, its design and materials used for its manufacture. One could look at this interior ramp as an element that makes the transition between the decorative styles used in the two floors of the house.

Modern glass and metal stair railing

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Before making your choice, think of all the members of your household who will use the stairs. Their age and habits can provide you with benchmarks for choosing the right ramp.

Simple stair railing in white and wood

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So, for example, think about the fact that even if you climb your stairs without much effort, a senior or a child would need a reliable handrail even to climb a few steps.

Gray stair railing by Perimeter Architects

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Of the types of stair railings on the market, those made of wood, metal and glass are probably the most sought after and most commonly purchased. Wooden stair railings are a classic choice that can easily accommodate the colors of your home decor.

Gray wooden banister pattern

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This kind of ramps are associated with a classic and elegant atmosphere, but can also have modern versions that are characterized by their simpler forms and the absence of a rich ornamentation.

Wooden railing with white steps and wood

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The modern wooden banisters have the ability to harmonize easily with the rest of the home decor because they have a natural and unpretentious appearance. They will be a very good choice for homes with furniture or wood flooring.

Modern railing for open wooden staircase

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Moreover, wood is a material that can be painted quite easily in a color that combines with an element of the architecture of the interior space. This is an advantage of balustrades and wooden ramps that are not found with all other types of materials.

Renovation of stairs with repainting of wooden ramp

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We will appreciate this advantage especially if we are looking for a durable and resistant option. Because, as one can imagine, wooden ramps are ideal for the development of a family residence that must stand the test of time. Easy to repaint, they will be renovated without problem and in a very short time!

Modern stair railing ideas made of different materials

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The metal stair railings of modern style are a frequent choice in houses with stairs of unconventional forms. As the metal easily adopts different shapes, these ramps are used for spiral staircases and for other space-saving compact solutions. Despite their very fine and elegant appearance, these ramps are generally quite reliable.

Interior decoration and metal staircase

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Choose a ramp or railing of this type if you have a duplex or other two-level dwelling. Enjoy their thin silhouette to create an open living space.

Modern design stair railing

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This kind of guardrail and ramp is also very suitable for interiors that lack brightness. If you are faced with the decor of such a space, find an elegant metal model. Make sure the bars are ready to let the light pass through the room.

Iron stair railing

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You will benefit from more light throughout the day. And this, without doing any work of interior refitting! Malin, is not it?

Ramp Idea – Modern Metal Stair

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The glass stair railing is another solution for modern design houses. This type of guardrail has the advantage of protecting people who use the stairs without being completely visible.

Photo of modern stair railing

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Used with floating stairs, it has the ability to blur the boundaries of spaces creating a visually more open and bulky interior. This is also why glass railings are the most suitable option for houses with glass walls, bay windows or other large windows. Because they do not block the view and allow the light to circulate freely.

Modern style decoration and glass stair railing

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In addition, the modern-style interiors combine nicely with a stair rail made of two materials that correspond to the handrail and guardrail, respectively. Wood and glass, metal and wood or glass and metal are some of the most common options for these models.

Glass stair rail and wooden handrail

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Balustrades of this type are an ideal complement for modern, eclectic and industrial design houses. Their advantage? They offer you the opportunity to play with several materials and have fun combining them to your liking.

Staircase guard in wood and metal

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They will seduce you especially if you are decorating a modern residence whose interior already contains two or three of the materials listed above.

Balustrades, guardrails and ramps of modern and original appearance

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In addition to all these modern options, there is today a whole series of accessories for staircase quite original. Ramps, handrails, balustrades and steps … All these elements can adopt an unusual shape. They are also available in versions made of more or less unusual materials.

Original marine style railing with rope

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The rope is a good example of this type of material. Wrapped around a metal or wooden structure, it completely transforms the appearance of the staircase. And it is especially suitable for a seaside style interior!

Imitation leather stair handrail

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This strategy of decorating ramp or handrail is taken up on the image above with a material that mimics the appearance of the leather. Wrapped around the handrail of a spiral staircase, it gives the space an intriguing look.

Concrete imitation spiral staircase guard

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A similar effect is achieved by assigning unexpected qualities to a well-known material. This is the case of the staircase on the picture above which has wooden steps and a metal ramp. What’s unusual? The fact that metal mimics the appearance of concrete by its color and shape. A very interesting effect in this small space dominated by natural materials!

Industrial design glass stair rail

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Do you already have an idea for choosing your modern stair railing? You can easily find a model today, thanks to our suggestions:

Modern staircase and gray ramp

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Original staircase of internal staircase

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Example of a modern white stair railing

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Industrial design stair rail

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Photo of modern style glass stair railing

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Modern style glass stair railing

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Model of stairwell with stainless steel banister

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White wooden stair railing of contemporary design

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Interior picture with black stair railing in modern style

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Modern metal stair rail

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