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Design-led staircases for modern homes

Contemporary bespoke timber staircases can add real impact to a home

By Andrew Emery |

The dramatic sweep of bespoke timber staircases can add real impact to a home. But what should you look for when commissioning a statement staircase for your self build or renovation project?

bespoke timber staircase with glass inserts in a modern open-plan family home

Photo: David Smith St. Ives

We’ve all seen the staircase 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.

bespoke timber staircases like this curved sweeping staircase can transform a home

Photo: David Smith St. Ives

Statement staircase

Stairs have benefits far beyond simple 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 is a family-run company that has been designing, making and installing bespoke timber 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.

The dramatic sweep of bespoke timber staircases can add real impact to a home. But what should you look for when commissioning a statement staircase for your self build or renovation project?

bespoke timber staircase with glass inserts in a modern open-plan family home

Photo: David Smith St. Ives

We’ve all seen the staircase 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.

bespoke timber staircases like this curved sweeping staircase can transform a home

Photo: David Smith St. Ives

Statement staircase

Stairs have benefits far beyond simple 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 is a family-run company that has been designing, making and installing bespoke timber 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.

Image: David Smith St. Ives

First steps

A statement staircase can really help to bring your home together. Consider the timber finish you’d like – David Smith St. Ives offers 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.

Opt for bold design 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.

Staircase in a modern house with wallpaper

Photo: David Smith St. Ives

David Smith St. Ives also manufactures roof trusses, commercial fire doorsets and engineered joists, so have numerous solutions for your grand design. To find out more, see davidsmith.co.uk

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