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10 Dazzling Modern Staircases
Follow us step-by-step to 10 astounding modern staircases.
This Sculptural Staircase Shapes an Entire Home
How is a 921-square-foot, 44-level house possible? Witness Tokyo architect Akihisa Hirata’s mind-bending, shape-shifting...
9 Best Modern Staircase Designs
While staircases are functional by nature, many architects use them as an opportunity to introduce a graphic design statement to...
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Standout Staircases
These staircases are a step above the ordinary.
A Pink Staircase Dominates the Revival of This Roman Apartment
Perched above a lush green park in Rome, this airy abode has been revamped and enlarged to improve its outdoor connection.
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Sublime Staircases
More than just a way to get from point A to point B, the stairways in these homes have been upgraded from functional features...
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Spellbinding Staircases
These modern staircases are a step above the rest.
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Scintillating Staircases
Spiral, jagged, wooden, metal—these modern staircases are a step above the rest.
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Stellar Staircases
These staircases from the Dwell community are next-level.
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Captivating Staircases
Scaling these exceptional staircases is the perfect way to meet your 10,000 steps-a-day goal.
7 Simple Ways to Upgrade a Boring Staircase
Staircases and style aren't mutually exclusive, as the following design tactics show.
A Jaw-Dropping Staircase Stars in This Revamped 1920s Home
Drew Mandel Architects gives a crumbling brick home in one of Toronto’s oldest neighborhoods a major glow-up.
This Rooftop Apartment With a Bright Yellow Staircase Is Sunshine in a Bottle
Minimalist design—and a spot of brilliance—transform a 775-square-foot apartment on Mile End Road in East London.
35 Swoon-Worthy Staircases That Are a Step Above the Rest
These elegant and elevated staircases take their homes to the next level.
A Steel Staircase Merges Two Units Into One in Tribeca
Thanks to a complete renovation, two separate units are merged into a single residence to create a chic home for a growing family...
11 Homes That Take Staircase Design to the Next Level
These stairs step up the game, big time.
Arches, Curves, and a Spiral Staircase Define This Sculptural Australian Home
Chenchow Little architects devise a wondrous and efficient home for a family of five in Sydney.
A Sculptural Staircase Anchors This A-Frame Getaway on Fire Island
Bromley Caldari transforms an outdated beach home into a modern escape with staggering bay views.
A Mint-Green Staircase Adds Radiant Color to This Restored Townhouse
A historic home in Belgium breathes new life with an airy atmosphere and subtle pops of color.
A Sculptural Wooden Staircase Steals the Show in This Mexico City Abode
The ash staircase weaves together three floors, a warm contrast to glass, concrete, and brick.
A Mind-Bending Staircase Brings This Toronto Townhouse to the Next Level
Clean lines, pops of color, and sweeping forms transform a traditional townhouse into a sleek, contemporary abode.
This Double-Height Apartment in Barcelona Features Historic Details and a Floating Staircase
Two formerly separate levels are linked and combined into a double-height volume in this 1,464-square-foot apartment in...
This Tree House Hotel in China Branches Out From a Spiral Staircase
Stacked, cantilevered rooms provide forest views and privacy for guests at this small hotel in the Qiyun Mountain area of China.
This Loft With a Stunning Staircase Looks Like a James Bond Villain's Lair
A warehouse in Austria is transformed into a futuristic loft apartment with a striking, sculptural concrete staircase.
What’s the Twist Behind This Home’s Sinuous Staircase? Ordinary Plywood
A renowned architect transforms a 1920s home, drawing upon a palette of plywood and glass to dramatic effect.
Before & After: An Atrium-Like Staircase Fills This Minimalist Chicago Duplex With Light
Carefully placed windows steep this crisp Chicago apartment in the texture of the city.
Seeking $4.5M, This San Diego Home Is United Around a Glass Atrium and Steel Staircase
Designed by Safdie Rabines Architects, the tri-level compound also features an expansive main home, a separate casita, and a pool...
A Glass Staircase and Striking Rear Facade Define This Family Home in Minnesota
A hillside home appears modest on approach—but opens out to a dramatic two-story design that embraces views of the surrounding...
Make a Floating Staircase the Centerpiece of Your Home
How one company is taking the humble staircase to new heights.
A Family Goes Somewhere Over the Rainbow
A spiral staircase provides a prismatic path from floor to floor in this London home.
Before & After: A Chicago Architect Straightens Out Her Victorian Cottage’s Unwieldy Floor Plan
Removing a questionable staircase, Danielle Beaulieu brings light and fluidity into her 130-year-old home.
A Courtyard-Style Home in Denver With Country Charm and Mountain Views Asks $4.5M
Perched at the top of Cherry Creek North, this contemporary home features a stunning spiral staircase.
A Gigantic Staircase Sweeps Through the Heart of This Tokyo Home
A surreal, larger-than-life staircase adds next-level functionality to a home in Minato, Tokyo.
Photo of the Week: A Peek Into a Living, Breathing Staircase
Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most viral design and architecture shots of the week.
18 Smart and Surprising Under-Stair Storage Solutions
Architects, designers, and DIY enthusiasts craft inventive storage solutions beneath staircases where negative space usually...
The World’s First 360-Degree Infinity Pool Is Proposed to Tower Above London
Adrenaline junkies enter the pool through an underground spiral staircase that’s worthy of James Bond.
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