GIVE YOUR HOME SOME PERSONALITY WITH SPIRAL STAIR-S

This staircase style has a long history of transforming homes, making a striking centrepiece in any space

Spiral staircases, which date back to Roman times, make a versatile and stylish option when creating a unique feature in your home. Bespoke spiral staircases can be designed to suit any interior and come in a wide range of looks and materials. Whether you want timeless elegance or modern wow-factor, you can find one to fit your home’s personality and your budget. When specifying this type of staircase for your property, there are a number of elements you need to be clear about to ensure you get the statement piece you desire. Here are a few tips:

Make a plan

Discuss your spiral staircase design ideas early on. This way, if there are any structural requirements you can plan them into the build. Be clear about the look you require, its use and location to be sure it’ll meet building regulations.

Get the look right

A spiral staircase is made up of lots of different elements, so make sure you are involved in selecting the styles, materials and finishes that suit the interior design you are going for.

Would you like the stair steps to be solid or clad? They could be wood, natural stone, glass or concrete, or you could inlay them with carpet or tiles. Closed or open risers between treads are also worth considering. Open risers can diffuse light and cantilever from the core pole of a spiral stair. Closed risers can make smooth corkscrew curves.

Balustrade and handrails

The balustrade is the railing on a staircase. A sculptural full-height balustrade in plaster board, timber or powder-coated steel is striking in its impact, but there is also the option of toughened curved glass, which helps