Easily one of the most dramatic elements of interior architecture, the staircase has the potential to be a great focal point, setting the tone for all design within the space, given its size and visibility.
For those looking for the clean lines, simplicity, and minimalism of a modern design, a steel mono-stringer staircase is an ideal option.
Traditional staircases have two stringers; these are the structural components that support both the treads (the actual steps) and the risers (the vertical pieces between the treads).
The stringers are typically positioned on either side of the staircase, supporting each end of the treads and risers. Some staircases lack the risers, which lends to a very “open” type of design in which the area under and beyond the stairs is visible from the front.
With a steel mono-stringer staircase, there is only one stringer as opposed to the standard pair. The single steel stringer provides a central support to the treads, which often creates the illusion, from some angles, that the stairs are floating because there are no stringers serving as side facings to enclose the area beneath the stairs.
Both a major component of interior architecture and a simple, utilitarian option, a steel mono-stringer staircase brings a clean, modern, minimalist design element to any space. The open design allows for the space beneath the stairs to be well utilized and keeps the entire space from feeling blocked off, as it would be by a traditional, closed staircase.
Steel can be easily painted and the treads can be finished in any number of ways, making a custom-designed steel mono-stringer staircase a fantastic option for those wishing to maximize both design impact and space.
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