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
- ACP (Concrete) Ltd (Flooring Division) - Risehow Industrial Estate, Flimby, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8PD, 01900 814659
- Ramsay Access - 61 West High Street, Forfar, Angus, DD8 1BH, 01307 462255
- STS Contracts - No 1 The Crossroads, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5LF, 01747 838038
- Benlowe Stairs - Coppice Side Industrial Estate, Engine Lane, Brownhills, West Midlands, WS8 7ES, 01543 375200
- Round Wood of Mayfield - Newick Lane, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6RG, 01435 867072
- Excel Stairs - Handrail House, Unit 2, Nobel Road, Eley Estate, Edmonton, Greater London, N18 3BH, 020 8807 7576
- British Spirals & Castings - Harding Sales Ltd, Peak Building, Eccles Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire, SK23 9RQ, 01663 750716
- Estairs UK Ltd - Elmbank Mill, The Charrier, Menstrie, Clackmannanshire, FK11 7BU, 0203 174 2502
- Coltman Precast Concrete Ltd - London Road, Canwell, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 5SX, 01543 480482
- 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
