Follow us step-by-step to 10 astounding modern staircases.

How is a 921-square-foot, 44-level house possible? Witness Tokyo architect Akihisa Hirata’s mind-bending, shape-shifting...

While staircases are functional by nature, many architects use them as an opportunity to introduce a graphic design statement to...

These staircases are a step above the ordinary.

Perched above a lush green park in Rome, this airy abode has been revamped and enlarged to improve its outdoor connection.

More than just a way to get from point A to point B, the stairways in these homes have been upgraded from functional features...

These modern staircases are a step above the rest.

Spiral, jagged, wooden, metal—these modern staircases are a step above the rest.

These staircases from the Dwell community are next-level.

Scaling these exceptional staircases is the perfect way to meet your 10,000 steps-a-day goal.

Staircases and style aren't mutually exclusive, as the following design tactics show.

Drew Mandel Architects gives a crumbling brick home in one of Toronto’s oldest neighborhoods a major glow-up.

Minimalist design—and a spot of brilliance—transform a 775-square-foot apartment on Mile End Road in East London.

These elegant and elevated staircases take their homes to the next level.

Thanks to a complete renovation, two separate units are merged into a single residence to create a chic home for a growing family...

These stairs step up the game, big time.

Chenchow Little architects devise a wondrous and efficient home for a family of five in Sydney.

Bromley Caldari transforms an outdated beach home into a modern escape with staggering bay views.

A historic home in Belgium breathes new life with an airy atmosphere and subtle pops of color.

The ash staircase weaves together three floors, a warm contrast to glass, concrete, and brick.

Clean lines, pops of color, and sweeping forms transform a traditional townhouse into a sleek, contemporary abode.

Two formerly separate levels are linked and combined into a double-height volume in this 1,464-square-foot apartment in...

Stacked, cantilevered rooms provide forest views and privacy for guests at this small hotel in the Qiyun Mountain area of China.

A warehouse in Austria is transformed into a futuristic loft apartment with a striking, sculptural concrete staircase.

A renowned architect transforms a 1920s home, drawing upon a palette of plywood and glass to dramatic effect.

Carefully placed windows steep this crisp Chicago apartment in the texture of the city.

Designed by Safdie Rabines Architects, the tri-level compound also features an expansive main home, a separate casita, and a pool...

A spiral staircase provides a prismatic path from floor to floor in this London home.

Removing a questionable staircase, Danielle Beaulieu brings light and fluidity into her 130-year-old home.

Perched at the top of Cherry Creek North, this contemporary home features a stunning spiral staircase.

A surreal, larger-than-life staircase adds next-level functionality to a home in Minato, Tokyo.

Architects, designers, and DIY enthusiasts craft inventive storage solutions beneath staircases where negative space usually...

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An organic palette of luxe, thoughtful finishes amid sprawling panoramas of the city and ocean makes this flat a downtown gem.

Adrenaline junkies enter the pool through an underground spiral staircase that’s worthy of James Bond.

A sculptural timber staircase, airy spaces, and a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen define this Eagle Rock residence.