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About Floating Stairs
Custom Floating Stairs in Seattle, WA
Floating stairs turn an ordinary stairway into the focal point of a home or business, adding light, openness, and a genuine architectural statement. In a city where daylight is scarce for half the year, a staircase that lets light pass through it earns its place.
We design and fabricate custom metal floating stairs across Seattle, from compact city lofts in Belltown to open concept homes in Madison Park. Mono stringer, double stringer, and cantilever systems all come with matching railings, so the stair and the balustrade arrive as one coordinated package rather than two separate purchases.
Every floating staircase we build in Seattle is produced in collaboration with Floating Stairs Seattle, our sister company. They bring dedicated staircase engineering to the structure; we handle the railings and architectural metalwork.
Floating Stairs Types
Explore Our Floating Stairs Types
Three structural approaches cover nearly every floating staircase, and the right one depends on your span, your wall structure, and how open you want the finished stair to feel.
Mono Stringer Stairs
Treads are supported by one central steel stringer.
- Clean and modern profile
- Open feel with less steel
- Strong support for daily use
On a narrower Seattle townhome stair, the single spine keeps the footprint tight while leaving the treads visually free.
Double Stringer Stairs
Treads are supported by two steel stringers.
- Very strong support system
- Great for wider stair runs
- Stable feel underfoot daily
A practical choice for the wider stair runs in larger Queen Anne and Madison Park homes, where rigidity matters more than minimalism.
Cantilever Stairs
Treads are anchored into a structural wall support.
- True floating stair effect
- Minimal visible structure
- Most open appearance
Requires specific structural conditions in the supporting wall, which we assess on site before committing to the design.
Interior Floating Stairs
Interior Floating Stairs in Seattle Homes and Lofts
Interior floating stairs turn a hallway or living room into a modern centerpiece, particularly in Seattle homes where natural light and open sightlines matter. Lifting the structure off the floor and removing bulky framing makes a smaller space feel considerably larger.
We design the system around your layout, ceiling height, and finishes, adjusting tread thickness, spacing, and profile to match your flooring and trim. Open concept living rooms, loft style condos, and townhomes with high ceilings suit them especially well, and we coordinate with your builder or architect throughout.
Exterior Floating Stairs
Exterior Floating Stairs in Seattle
Exterior floating stairs create a dramatic modern entry while saving space and protecting views. Elevated on slim steel stringers rather than bulky framing, they keep sightlines open to gardens, patios, and water, which suits Seattle’s hillside lots and raised decks.
For outdoor use we build around durable steel stringers, non slip treads, and weather resistant finishes made for constant rain and seasonal temperature swings. Matching exterior railings can be glass for view decks, cable for a lighter look, or metal for something more traditional.
Neighborhoods
Floating Stairs Across Seattle
We design and install floating stairs across the city, from Ballard, Fremont, and Capitol Hill to West Seattle, Queen Anne, and the north end neighborhoods.
- Queen Anne
- Magnolia
- West Seattle
- Ballard
- Fremont
- Capitol Hill
- Madison Park
- Mount Baker
- Alki
- Green Lake
- Wallingford
- Leschi
- Ravenna
- Columbia City
- Beacon Hill
- Phinney Ridge
Stairs and Railings Together
A Single Source for Floating Stairs and Railings in Seattle
Most shops supply the steel structure and leave the railing to somebody else, which is where fit problems and mismatched finishes come from. We handle both, so the stringers, treads, railings, and handrails are designed together and finished to match.
Working with Floating Stairs Seattle on the staircase itself while we fabricate the railings and metalwork means you get specialist attention on both halves of the project, from one point of contact.
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Tell us about your floating stairs project in Seattle, and we will provide a free quote.
Showroom
Visit Our Showroom in Kent
Looking for high-quality custom railings, fences, gates, and architectural metalwork? Visit our Custom Railings WA showroom in Kent, WA, where you can explore our wide range of modern, ornamental, glass, cable, commercial railings, fences, gates and other metalwork.
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How It Works
From First Call to Finished Railing
We keep the process simple. Here is what working with us on a Seattle floating stairs looks like.
1
Request a Quote
Tell us about your project and share photos, dimensions, or inspiration if available.
2
Consultation
We review your goals, style preferences, layout, and material options in detail.
3
Site Measurement
Our team visits the site to take precise measurements.
4
Design
We create custom railing drawings for your space, style, and requirements.
5
Fabrication
Your railing is fabricated using high-quality materials with close attention to fit and finish.
6
Installation
We install the railing carefully on site and make sure every detail is completed properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which railing type works best with floating stairs?
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.
Can floating stairs be installed in a tight Seattle space?
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.
What is the difference between mono stringer, double stringer, and cantilever?
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.
What are floating stairs?
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.