- Nov 04, 2021
Get the Look: The Ultimate Mid-Century Modern Stairs
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Designing your dream staircase is a lot of pressure, we get it. Do you stick with something classic that’s stood the test of time? Or do you lean into today’s top trends for a look that’s chic and contemporary? If you just can’t decide, a mid-century-inspired design could be your answer. For something that’s both vintage cool and thoroughly modern, embrace geometric balusters and create a custom design that gives you the best of both worlds. Read on or jump ahead to view the latest trends for MCM style stair balusters.
Why Mid-Century Looks Are Both On-Trend and Timeless
Though the phrase “mid-century” does associate modernist design to a certain age, the reality is that the hallmarks of this design period are truly timeless.
The term broadly describes an architecture, graphic, and furniture design style from the middle of the 20th century—roughly 1945 to 1965. The sleek homes and decor pieces that emerged from this important post-war period embraced organic and geometric forms and the juxtaposition of material, but prioritized clean lines and simple function over ornamentation.
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An example of mid-century modern architecture in Palm Springs, California.
Designers like Herman Miller, Arne Jacobsen, or the Eames, and architects like Richard Neutra or Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created designs so well-crafted that they’re still sought after today.
You don’t need to live in a purely retro environment to enjoy the best of mid-century modern style. The sleek forms and simple materials of modernism can be paired seamlessly with all sorts of other looks: a Wishbone chair looks great in industrial-chic and nautical-cool environments alike; similarly, a mid-century motif railing design can act as a beautiful graphic element that also is infinitely flexible.
How To Achieve the Mid-Century Modern Stair Railing Design
If you don’t happen to live in a circa-1960 Palm Springs rancher, don’t fret: a mid-century modern look isn’t hard to achieve today.
A striking bannister design, crafted with geometric balusters, is the perfect place to start. TimeLine®’s latest collection of eye-catching, ready-to-install geometric baluster designs features a wide-range of styles, including playful loops, angular patterns, and graphic sculptural forms that all call to mind stunning mid-century style.
These hollow-tube balusters are a customizable and versatile design element, well suited for a variety of interior décors. And much like mid-century modern design has become a timeless look, these test-approved, ready-to-install balusters are crafted to last, with dependable, durable finishes that deliver exceptional results.
Pair them with plain balusters for a creative, cost-effective design feature for your interior stairs or railings. Try out your custom geometric railing design here with our virtual stair designer.
Outstanding Mid-Century Modern Staircase Designs
Looking for some design inspiration for your mid-century modern railing design? Here are some contemporary looks we love.
Now Trending: The Teardrop
The smooth, oval lines of the mid-century teardrop motif are organic but still graphic. Like a raindrop or a leaf, the shape is playful without being overly frilly, keeping the look simple but certainly not plain. When the teardrop is incorporated into a banister design, it adds a fluidity and softness to the staircase.
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Now Trending: The Oval
Another organic-yet-graphic detail of the mid-century design movement, the circular detail is both bold and soft. Pair a circle spindle with some plain vertical options to evoke some contemporary cool that nods to the hey-day of modernist design.
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Now Trending: Groovy Geometrics
“Far out!” is all we can say about these designs. The asymmetrical squares and rectangles can be spotted in many mid-century applications and get a second life via this stylish railing. These balusters are all about having a bit of fun. Designed to be paired together to make a daring statement, yet each piece has its appeal. The unique asymmetrical designs can be used four ways — either flipped vertically and horizontally to be oriented left or right, up or down. Throw convention to the wind and try mixing the installation direction of these unique balusters and create a one-of-a-kind composition for your railing design.
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Now Trending: Dramatic Diamonds
It seems that diamonds really are forever: they were a staple of the mid-century design movement for their simple, geometric form, and today, they’re as chic as ever. Large or small, singular or layered, it’s a look that’s effortlessly elegant.
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Now Trending: Charming Chains
Oversized rectangles and squares on a baluster create a graphic, modern chain effect. For those seeking something bold and beautiful, it’s a striking, sophisticated look that feels at once contemporary and classic.
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Is the Mid-Century Modern Stair Railing Look for Me?
With so many different geometric options, there’s bound to be a look you’ll love in the latest TimeLine collection. Pair them with plain balusters, or mix and match your favorite graphic styles to create a mid-century-inspired railing design that gives a nod to the past, while still looking right at home in any modern space.
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