Open Oak Staircase in Kingsbridge

April 2026 – Open Oak Staircase in Kingsbridge new build

In the picturesque market town of Kingsbridge, our client was building a new home. Having enjoyed many holidays in the South Hams area of Devon, he was eager to retire there and quickly purchased a plot of land when the opportunity arose.

We first received the property plans by email, along with a brief to design an open, light staircase for the main hallway. While he wasn’t fond of anything overly modern, he wanted a statement feature for the new double-height space. As the house was to be oak-framed, using oak for the staircase was a natural choice, complementing the flooring. The selected design was the WF staircase, known for its open risers and floating look. This distinctive style features no stringer on one side, instead using a specially crafted handrail to support the treads.

The staircase was supplied in a half-turn configuration with cut white stringers on the outer side. Stainless steel spindles led up to a curved handrail on the inner side, adding an elegant elliptical twist to the flight.

The client also requested a second staircase leading to a mezzanine deck elsewhere in the home, built in the same style and materials for a cohesive finish.