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Are you keen to transform the look of your home and think revamping your entrance area is the key? Well, a brand-new staircase is a wonderful way of overhauling the look and feel of your home.
Fortunately, companies like Abbott-Wade make it easy for you to find the staircase of your dreams. With so many options available, it can seem tricky to know what’s best for you and your home, but that’s where this guide comes in.
Check out the list below of the different staircases you can choose from and what their benefits are. Then, hopefully, you’ll find the perfect new staircase for your home.
What Type of Staircases Can I Choose at Abbott-Wade?
Abbott-Wade has more than 25 years of experience in the staircase design and installation industry, so has more than enough knowledge to create the most beautiful staircases possible.
Here is a list of the different kinds of staircases you can have in your home if you choose to shop with Abbott-Wade.
Contemporary Staircases
Contemporary stairs can be stylish and functional and made from a mixture of materials, like wood and glass.
The benefits of contemporary staircases are:
- Fantastic design
- Extra Space-saving
- Cost-effective
- Long-lasting
- Modern, sleek and brightens up your entrance
Wooden Staircases
Wooden staircases are the most commonly found style in UK homes, mainly thanks to their exquisite style and long-lasting durability. With proper maintenance and care, a wooden staircase can last for decades.
The benefits of wooden staircases are:
- Exceptional durability
- Beauty and elegance
- Eco-friendly option
- Easy to care for and clean
Glass Staircases
Glass staircases are a fantastic option for modern homes with open spaces and flowing light. When choosing your staircase with glass incorporated, you have a lot of options, including making the actual steps out of glass or just using them as panels in the bannister.
When used as panels, you can combine the glass with other materials, like wood or metal to create the dream staircase.
What are the benefits of glass staircases?
- Safe, stable and fantastic impact resistance
- Timeless appeal combined with a modern aesthetic
- Allows light to flow freely through your home
- Can create the illusion of more space
Metal Staircases
Metal staircases are known for their durability, simplicity in terms of maintenance and care, and their design flexibility.
If a sleek and modern look is something you’re keen to incorporate into your home, a metal staircase is ideal.
Here is a list of some of the benefits of a metal staircase:
- Exceptionally durable
- Resistant to temperature changes, moisture, and fire
- Minimal maintenance and cleaning required
- Metal staircases can be custom-designed
- Environmentally friendly
Bespoke Staircases
If you’re not convinced about picking just one of these materials on their own, you could opt for a bespoke staircase. Fortunately, you can do just that at Abbott-Wade, who specialise in creating beautiful staircases and bringing ideas to life.
Bespoke staircases are perfect for people who know what they want and have the space to achieve it.
The benefits of bespoke staircases are:
- Tailored exactly to your home
- Can be designed to fit into tight corners and narrow space
- Can create a huge selling point when looking to sell your home
- Use the material and colour you want
What type of staircase do you prefer? We’ve looked through the benefits of each – but which is your favourite?