Straight Flight Stairways

29_Beautiful Oak & White Staircase in Inviting and Quaint Home, Arlington VA 222

This freshly renovated Arlington home is full of architectural details, and they shine beautifully in the staircase that climbs through all four levels. Perfectly spaced square balusters and traditionally elegant newels give the piece a sturdy, timeless presence. The soft contrast between warm oak elements and crisp white painted balusters brings both natural warmth and an airy lightness to the stairway.

Every element echoes the thoughtful design choices throughout the home. Oak treads and handrails mirror the gorgeous hardwood floors below, while white vertical balusters complement the trim that flows from room to room. The result is a staircase that unifies the entire home with classic simplicity and elegance.

1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Project #29 | Beautiful Oak & White Staircase

44_Clean and Contemporary Open Staircase, McLean, VA 22101

Soaring ceilings and automatic roof skylights define this extraordinary staircase. Natural light floods the space, illuminating floating wooden treads, sleek glass balustrades, and beautifully forged iron balusters. The design creates an open, light-filled connection between levels that feels both dramatic and effortlessly modern.

1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Project #44 | Contemporary Staircase with Skylit Stairwell

23_Craftsman Style Stairs, Fairfax VA 22030

This multistory Craftsman staircase brings warmth and simplicity to the home. Clean horizontal lines define the design, from the rectangular wood treads to the custom newels, balusters, and handrail system. These lines create a warm open flow that connects each level with natural elegance and timeless simplicity.

1976-2025 © Century Stair Company

Project #23 | Craftsman Style Stairs

30_Industrial Style Staircase in Renovated Community Clubhouse, Arlington VA 222

One of our commercial designs was selected for this beautiful clubhouse and fitness center. The design features square wooden newels and wooden stringers finished with grey semi-gloss paint to match the vertical metal rods and handrail. This particular staircase was designed for a complete metal balustrade system and carpeted treads, so that the stairs could meet code requirements for a commercial setting. 

1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Project #30 | Commercial Stairs

39_Light and Open Wooden & Horizontal Stainless Steel System, Vienna VA 22180

This modern home features a striking horizontal stainless steel railing system. Sleek 1/2" round stainless steel bars run between rich wooden posts, creating a clean and open feel that complements the renovated hardwood floors throughout. From preliminary drawings to final installation, every detail was custom designed to integrate seamlessly with the home's existing architecture and finishes.

1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Project #39 | Horizontal Stainless Steel System

32_Sophisticated Farmhouse Style Stair, Aldie, VA 20105

This staircase showcases how unique and personalized a stairway can truly be. The striking contrast between crisp white balusters, newels, and risers against rich dark treads and handrail creates a bold farmhouse aesthetic that feels both refined and welcoming. But it's the wood cross buck detail on the balusters that really makes this stairway special, adding depth and craftsmanship that draws the eye at every level.

1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Project #32 | Cross Buck Farmhouse Stair

33_Spectacular Georgetown Townhouse Transformation, Georgetown DC 20007

This spectacular straight staircase bridges past and present in an award-winning Georgetown townhouse transformation. Designed to preserve a sense of history within a sleek modern space, it features a striking contrast between stark white balusters, newels, and risers and a bold black handrail. This dramatic interplay of light and dark echoes throughout the rest of the townhouse, creating visual continuity across multiple levels. Natural wood treads ground the design, adding warmth and an organic element that softens the contemporary palette while honoring the home's historical roots.

1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Project #33 | Spectacular Townhouse Staircase

50_Striking Elegance and Simplicity in Floating Staircase, Vienna VA 22182

Designed by the homeowners themselves, this striking staircase rises through multiple levels with architectural precision. Dark-toned square balusters and newels create bold contrast against crisp white risers, while horizontal stainless steel rods maintain visual lightness.

The brilliance lies in the interplay of angles, levels, textures, and natural light. Strategic design choices transform the staircase into more than a connector. It carves out cozy sunny nooks and creates focal points throughout the open floor plan, proving that thoughtful geometry can shape how a home feels and functions.

1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Project #50 | Geometric Staircase with Contrasting Tones

60_Contemporary Oak Staircase with Frame-less Glass Balustrade, Arlington, VA 22

This contemporary staircase features a frameless glass balustrade that creates an invisible barrier, allowing natural light to flow freely into the living area while maintaining clean, uncluttered sightlines. The glass panels are held by a grooved top handrail and wide bottom stringer, creating a sleek, modern profile.

The thick squared-off oak treads and matching risers provide warmth and substance against the transparency of the glass. The combination of natural wood and frameless glass enhances the home's modern aesthetic, proving that the right balustrade choice can transform how a space feels and functions.

1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Project #60 | Contemporary Staircase with Frameless Glass

40_Contemporary Staircase in Historic Georgetown's Mule House, Washington DC 200

Old meets new in this thoughtfully designed staircase for a historic Georgetown residence. Bringing modern elegance, the design creates clean lines and striking contrast against the home's antique elements. Horizontal metal rods form an airy balustrade that complements the renovated open floor plan, while thick solid red oak treads provide warmth against the original exposed brick walls.

The open-riser design allows the staircase to feel light and sculptural rather than imposing, making it an ideal focal point between the historic architecture and contemporary kitchen beyond.

1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Project #40 | Contemporary Staircase in Historic Georgetown Home

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