HOW TO CHOOSE: staircases
Your stairs can make or break your home’s interior scheme. Here are the key things to consider when specifying your flight
Above: Solid timber treads, slimline steel stringers and a glass balustrade give this statement staircase from Complete Stair Systems a modern, industrial look. Similar designs start from £8,000
Often the first thing you see when entering a house, a statement staircase can offer up real wow-factor from the moment you step through the front door. But with so many options out there, from traditional wooden treads to modern industrial steel – and everything in between – how do you know what’s right for you?
Deciding your budget
Planning this feature into your budget from the start is critical. You can spend anywhere from a few hundred pounds on an off-the-shelf flight (plus fitting), to a few thousand or upwards of £30,000 on bespoke designs, so it’s important to figure out how much you can realistically set aside for this element. High-end one-off installations can make the most of a space, marrying stunning style with flawless functionality. But you can still get the wowfactor from a cheaper flight by customising elements, upgrading materials or incorporating glass, for example.