When commencing home renovation work, redesigning staircases should become an integral part of the planning phase, changing both the look and flow of a home. The impact of stairs is often overlooked, but if you carefully plan the design, it can help your project be a success.
From choosing top staircase trends to creating a focal point in your property, here are just some of the considerations for upgrading your stairs.
Why should you design a new staircase?
Property owners often don’t realise how much their staircases influence the look of their home and the way it functions. While they serve as a practical way to move between floors, stairs are actually a design feature in themselves, whether it’s the colours and materials used or the shape of the structure.
If you’re considering a home renovation, make staircase and landing design a central part of the design process. As well as redesigning your existing staircases, you may also need new ones built, in the case of loft conversions, double-storey extensions or even a basement renovation. Use your architect’s expertise to ascertain how the stairs can uplift your plans and make the design work for the better.
How can staircase design complement home interiors?
There are several different parts of a staircase design to consider, from handrails and spindles to treads and newel posts. Updating the look of your staircase is an easy way to transform your interiors, using materials, textures, colours and shapes that complement the rest of the home.
For example, if you have beautiful wooden floors installed, you may choose matching timber treads or wooden elements, such as the handrail. Or, if you’re renovating your property to become more open plan, floating staircases with glass balustrades can help the space flow rather than separating and closing off the stairs.
How to get the design right
There are lots of common mistakes made when redesigning a staircase. Firstly, just because it’s new, it doesn’t mean the design can’t be in keeping with a traditional home. A contemporary staircase (e.g. cantilevered stairs) could look out of place in some older properties. Likewise, standard stairs could bring down the look of a modern renovation if not carefully designed.
The best way to get the most out of the space available to you is by getting an expert staircase design company on board as soon as you can in the project planning stages. They’ll work closely with you to ensure your stairs complement your home renovation, producing better outcomes.
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Do you need a staircase designer? Speak to the talented DDC London team. We work across the South East of England in locations such as Battersea and Chigwell, offering expert staircase design services.
If you’d like to find out more about our expertise and arrange a no-obligation consultation, call now on 020 8004 9635 or send a message to sales@ddclondon.co.uk.
