Carmarthenshire

When staircases are made purely from timber, they typically require posts and supports to meet structural loading requirements — ensuring stability and reducing movement or creaking over time.

However, this often leads to a cluttered, less refined aesthetic. The Torrance family wanted the strength of steel without the industrial look, and a zig zag oak detail rarely seen in domestic interiors. The challenge? To deliver a floating staircase that looked entirely timber — but was secretly powered by precision engineering.

To achieve a true precision zig zag staircase, we prefabricated a concealed steel skeleton that was then fully clad in solid European white oak. This approach creates the illusion of a solid timber core, while maintaining exceptional strength and long-term stability.

Although this method involves twice the materials and installation time compared to standard designs, the result is unmatched in both quality and appearance.

Each glass balustrade is securely bolted to the hidden steel structure, providing total peace of mind and a flawless finish. The embedded glass and oak zig zag detailing complete the illusion — delivering a feature staircase that is as strong as it is stunning.