Versatile, bespoke timber staircases can add real impact to a home

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE 

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Few things can top the dramatic sweep of a wonderful staircase for design impact in a self build or renovation project. But is there more to a staircase than how good it looks?

Step by step 

We’ve all seen the staircases of our dreams. It may have been on a visit to a stately home, or a modernist masterpiece in Barcelona – some staircases just have a way of capturing the imagination.

You can have that kind of impact in your own home, whether you’re building from scratch or adding another level to your existing dwelling. By working with a professional team of experts such as those at David Smith St. Ives, the stairs you imagine can become a reality.

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Statement stairs 

Stairs have benefits far beyond just design or as a way of getting from one level of the house to another – and we’re not talking about the cardio-vascular health benefits of climbing them! They’re a focal point that can really make a house into a home, helping create the sense of flow that so many people say is essential to their project.

David Smith St Ives are a family-run company that have been designing, making and installing bespoke, high-quality staircases for over 60 years – they know how to make your ideas come alive. Whether you’ve got an idea of what you want or need help with initial designs, their experience is invaluable when it comes to adding a staircase that combines practicality with the wow factor.

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First steps

The perfect staircase can really help to bring your home together. Consider the timber finish you’d like – David Smith St Ives offer black walnut, ash and oak, for example – and the type of design too. Popular options include the wonderful sweep of a curved staircase, or the modern touch of a floating finish. Or go traditional, open rise or cut-string – the choice is yours.

Make a statement or blend in with the rest of your home by going for glass or metal balustrades – whatever you choose, you’ll get exceptional customer service tailored to your needs and a high quality finish. Manufactured with the very latest machining technology, these staircases are built to last.

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David Smith St. Ives also manufacture roof trusses, commercial fire doorsets and engineered joists, so have numerous solutions for your grand design. Find out more.