It depends on your priority. Glass gives uninterrupted views and the most high end modern look. Cable keeps things open with a lighter visual footprint. Metal offers the most durability and the widest range of design options. Since we fabricate the railings ourselves, we can match any of the three to the stair.

Often yes, though it depends on your stair opening and the clearances available. Floating stairs can be configured as a straight run, an L shape, or a U shape, and on a compact city lot the right configuration frequently opens up a stairwell that felt cramped with a conventional closed stair.

A mono stringer uses one central steel spine to support the treads, giving a clean minimalist look. A double stringer uses two stringers for a more substantial, architectural feel and added rigidity, which suits wider runs. A cantilever anchors the treads into a structural wall with no visible stringer on the open side, producing the most floating appearance and requiring specific structural conditions.

Floating stairs are open, modern staircases designed to look light and minimal, typically with open risers and a concealed or streamlined structural support. Because there is no solid riser between treads, light passes through the staircase and the space around it reads as larger, which is a real advantage in a Seattle home with limited daylight.