How would a staircase company in St Andrews recommend you build your bespoke set of stairs?

It is an exciting project – replacing your current staircase or building a new one is a unique situation and one that we think should be embraced. We also think that you should design a set of stairs that is perfect for the space that they are going to occupy.

Step 1 – Budget

The factor that will guide every decision you make will be your budget, what you have to spend on the project. Everyone has a maximum, within which they must stay and as a professional staircase company in St Andrews, we understand the need for this.

That said, there are times when there needs to be an injection of realism. If you have a smaller budget, then your dream of an all-glass, cantilevered staircase may not quite be within the boundaries of the cash.

However, it has to be said that there are all kinds of design option, materials and so on that you can choose from within budget.

Step 2 – Design and dimension

There are some safety issues that need to be taken into account when designing a set of stairs, such as minimum head height clearance, gradient of the staircase and so on. These are all regulations of which we are aware, and will automatically be computed within any final design.

Dimension is important as this is the impression that the final installation will give. If you have a large hallway or space where the stairs will be, it pays to understand how they will possibly look once installed. They need to ‘fit’ a space, although this doesn’t necessarily mean that they have to be a set size, for example.

Step 3 – Materials

Some customers have a very firm idea of what materials they want to use, as they have a set finish and style in mind.

There are various options, including wood of different kinds, metal and glass. You can, of course, combine these materials too. Many people enjoy the minimalist look of glass with metal, whereas other people like the combination and warmth of wood.

Step 4 – Shape

There are times when the space available dictates the shape of a staircase. For example, if a straight staircase would mean a set of stairs that would be too steep, you may find that a circular or turning staircase is the option.

Step 5 – Installation

Once the staircase is made, it takes next to no time to install – especially with a professional staircase company in St Andrews! Call us!