Stair Design

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…

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quarter turn stair converted into straight stair

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…

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blender kitchen render from polyboard

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…

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quarter turn stair design

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…

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spiral stair design ideas

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…

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basement stair design

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…

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handrail on spiral stair

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…

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stair plan

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…

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