Spiral Staircase County Antrim

Our spiral staircase County Antrim project was supplied to an ambitious new build project in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

The Brief

In pursuit of a lifelong dream, our client was building a new build home for him and his family. The client wanted to achieve a modern aesthetic, but with a blend of the traditional. For this reason, traditional hardwood timbers were important to him. Whilst creating a wow factor in the room, the client also required a staircase that was compact in size, yet practical and safe for his family to use on a daily basis.

The Solution

A traditional spiral staircase was not going to be enough to create the type of feature that the client wanted and a radical design like our all glass spiral staircase was not going to meet the brief of blending the traditional. So, we decided to combine the two. We specified satin lacquered oak hardwood treads with curved glass panels, finished with a curved oak handrail. The oak treads met the requirement of the traditional and complemented other exposed hardwood in the property, whilst the curved glass panels reflected the modernity of the building. As a further benefit, the balustrade allowed the light to pour through the staircase, which helped to keep the large open space feeling light and airy.

Aside from its appearance, the staircase provided the family with a safe and reliable access to and from the first floor, without being too visually or aesthetically imposing.

After spotting a similar case study on our website, our client filled out the form at the bottom of the page, and we quickly sent over a quotation.

To be certain of his choice, he flew from Belfast to Southampton to visit our Romsey showroom, just 15 minutes from the airport, and placed his order soon after.

The chosen design was a model 71 spiral with oak treads, a curved glass balustrade, and mini glass riser infills to close the gap between the treads. This not only allowed light to flow through but also created a striking feature in the spacious, vaulted room.

Project Recap

• Create a staircase the blended the modern and traditional without compromising on usability.
• Design the staircase so that it was safe and reliable for a range of different people to use on a daily basis.
• Ensure that the staircase was not too physically or visually dominant in the room.
• Deliver the brief within a reasonable budget.

Summary

The final spiral stair met the clients brief better than he had anticipated and the staircase suited the space perfectly and provided the practical access solution required for the property.