The statement staircase has been in the spotlight for quite some time, and for good reason. A creative vision, craftsmanship, and masterful engineering can transform the utilitarian household necessity into a compelling, sculptural showpiece in carved wood, stone and even laser cut steel. Check out a few of our favorite statement staircases from Workshop/APD-designed homes through the years.

A sculptural stair adds depth to the monochromatic Downtown Penthouse Duplex, with a white plaster balustrade and cove lighting that conjures the sublime.

The grand spiral staircase in this Upper East Side townhouse got a modern update, with soft, sloping handrails, a custom runner and a light fixture spanning five stories.

This crisp, curvy stair floats between two glass banisters for a modern transition in the Upper West Side Triplex. Playful yet functional, this flight was one of several developed to combine the original choppy layout.

In our Fifth Avenue Duplex, irresistibly smooth curves take a sophisticated Upper East Side residence to new heights.

What about a stair that isn’t actually there? In the  Central Park Duplex, these floating, glowing LED platforms create the illusion of a staircase descending from the ceiling and leading to nowhere.

Minimal and chic in Sagaponack, this slatted staircase brings subtle depth and interest to a neutral, modern Hamptons renovation.

Vibrant pendant lighting and a beachy Jim Kempner installation add color and whimsy to this stairwell in a luxurious private Bahamas Retreat

This sleek, jaw-dropping staircase in our Nantucket Family Compound shows how a masterful material mix  can elevate an interior.

In the heart of the West Village, a sculptural steel staircase transitions seamlessly into an undulating mezzanine inspired by birds’ nests.

In a Turtle Bay Duplex bachelor pad, the bottom stair becomes a custom side table for the living room sofa.

A bold painted blue stripe and lovingly restored bannisters create fresh contrast between old and new in this Park Slope Townhouse.