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Inspiration and Advice

Embarking on a significant project such as installing a new staircase requires a good amount of forward planning, and specific expertise. Whether you have a two story house, need commercial stairs designed and installed, or want to overhaul your exterior with floating deck stairs, we hope our inspiration and advice help you.

Drafting Stair Designs That Shape Commercial Spaces

Protect stair design intent from concept to construction. Learn how early collaboration with manufacturers resolves structure, code, and cost, so commercial stairs stay precise and buildable.

commercial timber stairs project with Ackworth House

Reducing Site Risk for Builders Through Early Stair Coordination

Address site risk before boots hit the floor. Early stair engagement protects people, schedule, and margin, avoiding last-minute compromises, delays, cost blowouts, rework, and unsafe access on site.

open tread staircase with glass balustrades placed in the centre of a home

Floating Stairs in Renovations: Key Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Floating stairs look effortless, but their engineering isn’t. Learn why early expert planning is essential to safely integrate this modern, sculptural feature into your home renovation.

timber floating stairs beside a frosted glass wall

Floating Stairs for Split-Level Homes: Design Considerations and Inspiration

Floating stairs transform split-level homes with light, openness, and style. Explore design, safety, and material choices to inspire your next renovation or new build.

switchback timber floating stairs with glass balustrades in a minimalist home

Staircase Zen: Minimalist Floating Stair Designs for Japandi Interiors

Step into a Japandi-inspired home and the calm simplicity is immediately apparent. Light fills the space. Natural textures invite touch. Every surface feels intentionally pared back.

modern floating stairs positioned in a bright, airy alcove

The Psychology of Open Spaces: Why Floating Stairs Feel More Inviting

Modern floating stairs create openness and light, with clean lines and open risers that make any space feel brighter, calmer, and beautifully connected.