Color, pattern and transparency are just a few ways modern staircases depart from the norm.

Let’s face it. Modern Staircases are changing the way we get from one floor to another at home. For better or worse, architects and designers are using stairs for artistic or sculptural impact in addition to function. So staircases are taking on some very interesting qualities ranging from fabulous, to intriguing to a little scary. A top staircase, in a historic 5-bedroom French Riviera villa  [top] has a surprising swath of yellow. Redone by London’s Studio Maclean as a luxury holiday rental, a  huge entry provided the opportunity to use a bold primary color that is repeated on furniture throughout the house.… Continue Reading

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