Escaliers intérieurs · Practical advice
Staircase trends in 2026
Staircase trends evolve alongside interior architecture styles, without challenging the fundamentals of safety and comfort. Here are a few directions observed for made-to-measure projects.
Increasingly slim structures
The trend continues toward more discreet load-bearing structures, whether through slimmer stringers, central beams like Revo Slim, or treads with a floating appearance. This pursuit of visual lightness responds to many interiors' wish to preserve maximum spatial clarity.
The return of natural materials, paired with metal
Solid wood is making a strong comeback, often paired with a slim metal structure providing support. This mix combines the visual warmth of wood with the structural precision of metal, a balance appreciated in both renovations and new builds.
More discreet balustrades, in glass or thin cables
To secure an upstairs opening without visually weighing down the room, glass and thin cable systems are gaining ground over bulkier balustrade bars. This choice lets light and the eye travel freely while ensuring the necessary safety around the void.
A staircase conceived as a sculptural element of the home
Rather than a simple passage between floors, the staircase is increasingly conceived as a full element of interior architecture, visible from several rooms. This approach shapes the choice of model from the earliest sketches, well before finish questions arise.