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Tap the Trend: How to Integrate Floating Stairs Into Your Next Project
See how a builder uses floating stairs to add drama to residential designs, plus learn tips for smooth installation
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If you’re searching for new ways to elevate your clients’ homes and raise your game, look no further than floating stairs. Think of them as artistic centerpieces — sculptural design elements that are also highly practical, a functional piece that doubles as a showstopping statement. It’s not just looks they’re good for, either. Floating stairs can help maximize light, embrace open-plan layouts and are a great way to attract potential buyers.
If you’re hesitant because you think they’re a hassle to install, we’re here to tell you that you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Let’s find out why builders are increasingly using floating stairs in their projects and what you need to know.
If you’re hesitant because you think they’re a hassle to install, we’re here to tell you that you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Let’s find out why builders are increasingly using floating stairs in their projects and what you need to know.
Create a High-End Look
Selecting interior details that look good for clients is always an important consideration, which is why a floating staircase is an addition worth its weight in gold. Not only does it make a focal point, but it offers a modern, high-end look that instantly boosts a property’s credentials.
No one can attest to that better than David Rattray, owner of Great Northern Homes in Amarillo, Texas, who included a set of floating stairs in his own home. “We’ve lived in our new home with this stairway for almost a year,” Rattray says. “The stairs are an art piece and a defining feature of our home. It’s one of the first things people see — and everyone who sees it wants to talk about it.”
Keen to create modern, clean and simple geometric lines, Rattray used his floating staircase to push the envelope on high-end design. The staircase features solid ash treads finished in a storm gray, with matching handrail and stainless steel rods, which together make a remarkable first impression. “The stairs are visible from the street and they visually pop out at night,” Rattray says.
Selecting interior details that look good for clients is always an important consideration, which is why a floating staircase is an addition worth its weight in gold. Not only does it make a focal point, but it offers a modern, high-end look that instantly boosts a property’s credentials.
No one can attest to that better than David Rattray, owner of Great Northern Homes in Amarillo, Texas, who included a set of floating stairs in his own home. “We’ve lived in our new home with this stairway for almost a year,” Rattray says. “The stairs are an art piece and a defining feature of our home. It’s one of the first things people see — and everyone who sees it wants to talk about it.”
Keen to create modern, clean and simple geometric lines, Rattray used his floating staircase to push the envelope on high-end design. The staircase features solid ash treads finished in a storm gray, with matching handrail and stainless steel rods, which together make a remarkable first impression. “The stairs are visible from the street and they visually pop out at night,” Rattray says.
Decide on the Finish
Selecting the finish of your floating stairs is the first step, and there’s a wealth of materials to choose from. “To blend stairs with a room, you may want to select a wood design with a mild grain pattern and a stain similar to nearby flooring and trim,” says Austin Williamson, professional sales team manager at Viewrail. “Or, to have them as a contrast, select a wood with a unique grain pattern or lots of variation, combined with a stain that stands out among the flooring and trim. For the support stringer (the backbone of your staircase), select one of over a dozen available powder-coated options to either blend it in or make it pop.”
Rattray chose a design with stainless steel railing to emphasize the airy quality of the stairs. His floating-stair design stands out from the crowd and has made him something of a local trendsetter. “I think I’m probably the first builder in the area to install floating stairs, and I do see others picking up the trend,” he says. “I was very impressed with the product samples Viewrail sent me. I got a chance to see firsthand the quality of the materials, the finish and the species, color and finish options.”
Selecting the finish of your floating stairs is the first step, and there’s a wealth of materials to choose from. “To blend stairs with a room, you may want to select a wood design with a mild grain pattern and a stain similar to nearby flooring and trim,” says Austin Williamson, professional sales team manager at Viewrail. “Or, to have them as a contrast, select a wood with a unique grain pattern or lots of variation, combined with a stain that stands out among the flooring and trim. For the support stringer (the backbone of your staircase), select one of over a dozen available powder-coated options to either blend it in or make it pop.”
Rattray chose a design with stainless steel railing to emphasize the airy quality of the stairs. His floating-stair design stands out from the crowd and has made him something of a local trendsetter. “I think I’m probably the first builder in the area to install floating stairs, and I do see others picking up the trend,” he says. “I was very impressed with the product samples Viewrail sent me. I got a chance to see firsthand the quality of the materials, the finish and the species, color and finish options.”
Get the Measurements Right
If you’d like to include floating stairs but are put off by the thought of the measuring process, opt for a system where professionals are on hand to do it for you. “Viewrail offers an affordable professional measurement service across the majority of the country,” Williamson says. “However, if you’d prefer to do it yourself, measurements should be taken to framing, rather than finished drywall.”
In this Long Island home in New York, floating stairs highlight the tall ceiling beautifully, while the Scandi-style red oak brings a modern, luxurious feel to the space. Add to that the safety-conscious monostringer rail in a cohesive pale hue, and you have a staircase that creates maximum impact in a relatively small footprint.
If you’d like to include floating stairs but are put off by the thought of the measuring process, opt for a system where professionals are on hand to do it for you. “Viewrail offers an affordable professional measurement service across the majority of the country,” Williamson says. “However, if you’d prefer to do it yourself, measurements should be taken to framing, rather than finished drywall.”
In this Long Island home in New York, floating stairs highlight the tall ceiling beautifully, while the Scandi-style red oak brings a modern, luxurious feel to the space. Add to that the safety-conscious monostringer rail in a cohesive pale hue, and you have a staircase that creates maximum impact in a relatively small footprint.
Factor In the Installation
No stress, no mess and minimal disruption — doesn’t that sound like the perfect installation process? If you want to focus on your design or build rather than the staircase labor, have your chosen design prefabricated off-site and fitted by dedicated, experienced professionals. This means that not only will you have the measurements and engineering covered, but the installation as well, making for a hassle-free process. “Using mechanical bolt-together connections, with no welding required, means that the Viewrail FLIGHT system can easily be installed by experienced contractors and DIY-ers alike, often within a single day,” Williamson says.
For a high-end look that lets maximum light into a property, floating stairs with glass railings are a great option and a cutting-edge addition to a property. The combination of glass with rich, warm-colored wood stairs can completely transform a dark or tall space into an elegant, light-filled area.
No stress, no mess and minimal disruption — doesn’t that sound like the perfect installation process? If you want to focus on your design or build rather than the staircase labor, have your chosen design prefabricated off-site and fitted by dedicated, experienced professionals. This means that not only will you have the measurements and engineering covered, but the installation as well, making for a hassle-free process. “Using mechanical bolt-together connections, with no welding required, means that the Viewrail FLIGHT system can easily be installed by experienced contractors and DIY-ers alike, often within a single day,” Williamson says.
For a high-end look that lets maximum light into a property, floating stairs with glass railings are a great option and a cutting-edge addition to a property. The combination of glass with rich, warm-colored wood stairs can completely transform a dark or tall space into an elegant, light-filled area.
Finishing Touches
The devil is in the details, and choosing stairs with clean lines, uncompromising materials and expert craftsmanship ensures the staircase will have centerpiece status in your home. “Viewrail’s product designers and engineers are in a constant pursuit of simple elegance,” Williamson says, “from hidden fastening hardware for a clean finished project to intuitive plug-and-play installation that can be achieved by a skilled general contractor or handy DIY-er.”
It’s also worth looking at the space in which your staircase sits, to ensure that materials, colors and textures work together visually. Get that right and your floating stairs will elevate the look of your project and become a talking point for years to come. Here, for example, ash floating stairs with Colonial gray posts look striking against the white walls, while other dark-colored elements, such as the inset fireplace frame, balance out the bold look. To finish, warm-colored wood on the ceiling and shelf keep the scheme from feeling too cold or stark.
With floating stairs’ many happy customers to go by, choosing them was a no-brainer for Rattray. “I’m sure we will be installing more Viewrail FLIGHT floating stairs as buyers see how beautiful and distinctive they are,” he says.
More: To find out more about Viewrail’s stair and railing systems, including the Viewrail FLIGHT floating stairs, visit Viewrail’s website.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
The devil is in the details, and choosing stairs with clean lines, uncompromising materials and expert craftsmanship ensures the staircase will have centerpiece status in your home. “Viewrail’s product designers and engineers are in a constant pursuit of simple elegance,” Williamson says, “from hidden fastening hardware for a clean finished project to intuitive plug-and-play installation that can be achieved by a skilled general contractor or handy DIY-er.”
It’s also worth looking at the space in which your staircase sits, to ensure that materials, colors and textures work together visually. Get that right and your floating stairs will elevate the look of your project and become a talking point for years to come. Here, for example, ash floating stairs with Colonial gray posts look striking against the white walls, while other dark-colored elements, such as the inset fireplace frame, balance out the bold look. To finish, warm-colored wood on the ceiling and shelf keep the scheme from feeling too cold or stark.
With floating stairs’ many happy customers to go by, choosing them was a no-brainer for Rattray. “I’m sure we will be installing more Viewrail FLIGHT floating stairs as buyers see how beautiful and distinctive they are,” he says.
More: To find out more about Viewrail’s stair and railing systems, including the Viewrail FLIGHT floating stairs, visit Viewrail’s website.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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