Stair Design
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…
The 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…
Selecting and building the perfect bannister or handrail for your staircase
Handrails for stairs are more than just safeguards, they are one of the components that can significantly influence the aesthetic appeal of your staircase. Here’s an insight into some key things you…
Staircase design plan service
Input your stairwell sizes and specifications into the free version of StairDesigner, we’ll process your project and send you the staircase design plan of all parts so you can get building straight…
Half turn stair design for irregular stairwell
We are extremely grateful to Hervé Martin for sending in this wonderful story of his stair design journey, finishing with a beautiful ash and cherry half turn stair, made to fit a…
Making stairs: key design considerations
Preparing your project Whilst incredibly rewarding, making stairs is challenging and mistakes invariably costly. Before throwing yourself into StairDesigner to input your stair parameters and design preferences, and then output your manufacturing…