Stair Design
How to choose the right wood for stairs
This article serves as an extensive guide to help you make the right choice of wood for your staircase to suit your budget, preferences and style. These are some of the most…
Winder staircase designs
A winder staircase occupies the design space between spiral and straight staircases. There are many variations but generally they are made to fit the space available for navigating a change in floor…
Wood staircase design ideas: professional advice on style, budget, safety + build
Our team of wooden stair design experts has created a comprehensive guide of wood staircase design ideas and tips to ensure your project is practical to build as well as stunning. We…
Changing a quarter turn stair into a straight stair (and more!)
From quarter turn to straight, pros and cons Staircase design plays a crucial role in both the functionality and aesthetics of a space. A quarter turn stair features a 90° turn with…
From PolyBoard and StairDesigner models to photorealistic renders in Blender
Creating realistic 3D renders for joinery projects benefits both the designer and client alike. High quality renders enhance the visualisation experience, adding realism and an understanding of how a project will operate…
An elegant twist: a guide to quarter turn staircases
Stairs with a quarter turn in them have been around since basic carpentry skills were first developed. The turn can be left or right handed and they are generally used to fit…
The art of the spiral: designing your perfect staircase
Spiral staircases are more than just functional; they are sculptural elements that can dramatically transform a home, an office or any living space. Their graceful curves and inherently space-saving nature offer a…
Basement stairs with no square angles
We are very happy to share this challenging basement stair project, completed by Scott Saxon in the USA. Scott used our StairFile service, along with the free version of StairDesigner, to complete…