In Botley, Hampshire, we supplied a bespoke WF floating timber staircase for a contemporary new build. This staircase was designed to complement the home’s architectural lines while ensuring maximum light penetration and a visually light appearance that enhances the open interior.
The Brief
For this Botley project the client wanted a staircase that would:
Create a light, floating feel in the entrance hall
Fit within a modern design scheme with seamless material transitions
Feature solid hardwood treads that reflected the interior timber finishes
Provide a clean, minimal aesthetic, avoiding bulky structural elements
- maintain headroom under sloping ceiling
The primary objective was to deliver a stair that felt almost suspended and didn’t interrupt sightlines around the ground floor.
Floating staircase in Botley- Technical Specifications
| Support Structure | WF Floating Style |
| Floor to floor height | 2610mm |
| Risers | 13 risers / 12 treads |
| Treads | 42mm Oak |
| Stringers | 42mm Oak |
| Balustrade Type | 13mm Ø Stainless Steel Spindles |
| Handrail | 120 x 42mm Oak handrail |
| Newel Posts | 160 x 42mm Oak |
| Finish of Timber | Varnished |
| Additional | Curved corner handrail |
The Solution
To meet the brief, we designed and supplied a bespoke WF floating timber staircase with:
Cantilevered solid hardwood treads, giving the appearance of floating steps with no obstructive supports
A single wall stringer, ensuring structural strength while keeping the open side visually unobstructed
A bespoke balustrade system that blended with the surrounding architecture to maintain cohesive design language
A rise and going relationship that ensured the stair wasn’t too steep but also had sufficient headroom
The result is a staircase that feels open and expansive, allowing light to flow between floors and creating a focal point within the contemporary Botley interior.
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