Types and Designs
Staircases were once seen as just a means to an end – a way of getting to upper floors – and little thought was given to the aesthetics. Aristocratic homes used to be the only places where a grand staircase was an attractive feature; but with changing times and modern technology, staircase design has come to the fore in all sorts of homes.
Stunning staircases are often a central feature of a Grand Designs-style contemporary home and reflect the personality of the property’s owner. A handcrafted bespoke staircase can be a true work of art and creates the right impression for clients of a prestige business.
Timber continues to be the most popular material and can be beautifully shaped into individual designs; but glass and steel are increasingly playing a role.
Professional joinery companies and staircase specialists understand the need to involve the client at all stages and to complete the project without any fuss and with minimal disruption.
Where to buy staircases
- British Spirals & Castings - Harding Sales Ltd, Peak Building, Eccles Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire, SK23 9RG, 01663 750716
- Coltman Precast Concrete Ltd - London Road, Canwell, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 5SX, 01543 480482
- Round Wood of Mayfield - Newick Lane, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6RG, 01435 867072
- Bayfield Stair Company - Praed Rd, Trafford Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M17 1PQ, 0844 879 4953
- Arborfield Joinery Co Ltd - Unit G, Weller Drive, Hogwood Lane Industrial Estate, Finchampstead, Berkshire, RG40 4QZ, 01189 735210
- D Wilson Architectural Metalwork Ltd - 121-125 Wellington Street, Winson Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 4NN, 0121 5078400
- Gorge Fabrications Ltd - Gorge House, Great Bridge Industrial Estate, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0HR, 0121 522 5770
- Abbott - Wade Ltd - 57 Legh Road, Haydock, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0EH, 01744 634 442
- Annandale Design - Annandale, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA1 2RS, 01563 521 579
- Stairs UK - Stafford Park 4, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3BA, 01952 608853
- Greenwood Oak Timber Framing Co - 1 Stoke Gate Cottages, Stoke Hall Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6AR, 01270 528586
- Garcia Joinery - Works to the Rear of, 217-219 Davidson Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6DP, 020 8662 1229
