Central Spine Staircases
Looking for a floating stairase without a structural wall? Our central spine staircase is solution.
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How we work
Central Spine Staircases - bespoke to your needs
Each central spine staircase we produce is uniquely designed and manufactured to meet your specific needs. By avoiding pre-fab or ‘off-the-shelf’ options, we ensure that our customers receive nothing but the best in high-quality and bespoke staircases that match your home’s aesthetics. Cutting-edge CAD and laser-cut precision means no box sections, no inaccuracies, and no imperfections — just flawless stairs that will last a lifetime.
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The Benefits
Why choose a central spine staircase?
While the majority of staircases in homes around the UK are fixed to a supporting wall, this isn’t always an option for everyone. Homes with glass walls, panoramic views, custom-designed walls with unique materials or finishes, and open-plan homes all benefit from central spine staircases that keep your feature walls features, not fixtures.
The benefits of central spine staircases extend beyond simply keeping a wall stair-free. With careful planning and expert guidance, they can help to physically divide living spaces while at the same time providing unobstructed views across different areas of an open-plan home. Their compact design and small footprint also allow for light to flow freely between the steps and around the staircase, particularly beneficial in homes that capture minimal natural light.
With First Step Designs as your home improvement partner, you get the additional benefit of having a uniquely designed set of stairs installed in your home. We offer a wide range of materials, colours, finishes, and features to choose from, ensuring that the newest addition to your home fits in harmoniously and complements your other design choices.
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Highest Quality
Stairs that stand the test of time
We don’t take shortcuts when it comes to quality. This philosophy is central to First Step Designs and is seen in action at every step of our process.
Every single staircase starts its life as a concept, one that’s built around your home’s needs, that is then reiterated and refined in specialist Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software by our experienced and talented team of designers. Only after three essential parties—the client, design team, and engineering team—have signed off on the final design, does it go to manufacturing. With an experienced team of engineers and welders operating top-of-the-line equipment and using the highest quality materials, we bring your new stairs to life exactly as you envisioned them, all while meeting and exceeding quality benchmarks.
All of this boils down to one thing: beautiful and bespoke central spine stairs that will last a lifetime.
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The Results
Stairs as unique as you and your home
Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an existing one, getting the stairs just right will significantly contribute to the overall aesthetic and beauty of the space. To this end, First Step Designs takes great care to provide you with all the options and configurations you need to make your home an absolute stunner.
Select between different types of tread (our 112mm ‘Chunky Oak’ is very popular); glass, steel, or other types of balustrades and spindles; landing area features; a comprehensive RAL colour palette and staining service; and much more.
If you’re not sure which designs or material choices would suit your home best, our in-house team of designers will gladly step in to ensure a harmonious design you’ll love.
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Why Us
First Step Designs: Get it done right the first time around
Central spine staircases present a unique set of challenges in terms of design, fabrication, and installation when compared to other common types of staircases. Designers have to ensure that structural integrity is maintained without the luxury of extensive wall support or attachments; fabricators have to plan every weld to ensure a seamless look on a large and visible structural element; and its larger-than-average footprint further complicates transport and on-site installation. In short, central spine staircases are tricky with lots of room for error.
If you’re considering a central spine staircase for your new home or development, First Step Designs strongly encourages you to do some research on your chosen contractors. While many will agree to take on the job, not every contractor is equipped with the necessary skills, tools, and experience to complete this often-expensive project just the way you want it the first time around.
With First Step Designs by your side, you can rest assured knowing that your investment in the beauty, livability, and value of your home is in expert hands.
