Oak and Glass Staircases

At First Step Designs, we combine two of the UK’s most popular staircase building materials—oak and glass—to design and craft bespoke, one-of-a-kind staircases. Balancing the warmth and strength of oak and glass’s sleek transparency, our staircases enhance any interior, making the space brighter, more liveable, and increasing your property’s value.

Whether looking for a minimalist straight oak and glass staircase or a complex central spine staircase to make a dramatic and powerful statement, our award-winning design team works closely with you to bring your vision to life.

Reach out to First Step Designs today for an obligation-free discussion of how we can help you upgrade your home with a staircase that makes a statement.

Oak and glass staircases are the most popular style in the UK. They really do offer it all: timeless beauty, affordability, strength, and the rare ability to complement practically any interior, regardless of the home’s style and aesthetics. They’re the Swiss Army Knife of staircases.

Oak has a natural warmth and universally appealing natural grain that looks good against any backdrop, and its ability to take stain well allows clients to perfectly match their staircase to other timber features in the space—floors, doors, and furniture. Combining these benefits with the transparency of glass allows more light to flow freely through your home, literally brightening your life and opening up your interior.

At First Step Designs, we design more bespoke glass and oak staircases than any other style. We work closely with homeowners, interior designers, and architects to craft award-winning staircases, offering a wide range of personalisation options to ensure that your new staircase fits in harmoniously and complements the rest of your home’s design.

At First Step Designs, we don’t take shortcuts, and quality is never an afterthought. We custom-design millimetre-perfect components, expertly crafted by skilled and experienced engineers using modern fabrication techniques, and offer industry-leading guarantees on structural integrity, craftsmanship, and installation, as well as a generous aftercare service. We build staircases that exceed expectations—for decades to come.

Oak and glass staircases aren’t limited to any specific look or layout. They’re highly customisable, allowing homeowners to tailor every last detail to fit their home’s aesthetic. From cantilevered floating treads and minimalist handrails for a dramatic focal point to exact replicas of ageing staircases in period or listed homes, we create staircases that feel like they belong.
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• Tread style: From ultraslim designs to our signature 112mm Chunky Oak treads, available in a broad selection of stains and finishes, each tread is crafted to match your vision.

• Balustrade options: Consider frameless glass for maximum light-flow and an open look, or oak-framed panels for a more cohesive look in contemporary homes.

• Handrails and newel posts: Traditional, minimalist, or any shade in between.

• Details and finishing: From natural, clear coat finishes to deep, rich stains, we match your stairs to your home’s tones and textures for a harmonious fit.

• Lighting and features: We incorporate a variety of LED lighting options, motion sensors, and smart home features for added functionality.

Reach out to our design team for an obligation-free consultation today.

At First Step Designs, we set the bar for innovative and stunning staircase design. Having recently been featured on Grand Designs, working on increasingly high-profile projects, and having won the 2024 Build It Awards for Best UK Staircase, we’ve earned our reputation as the go-to specialists for bespoke staircases that turn heads.For a staircase that exceeds every expectation, choose the team with an obsession with precision—First Step Designs.