16 July 2024
Pinterest, like many social media platforms, has entirely changed the way we think when it comes to interior design. Instead of having to sift through mountains of design magazines, you can simply search for what you are looking for, scroll through, and organise the designs you like in a single board. This simple interface makes […]
07 November 2023
Carrying out any building work over the past couple of years has been a challenge, with rising costs and material and labour shortages meaning your initial budget may not stretch as far as expected. This can lead to difficult choices when it comes to the internal fit-out, including your choice of staircase. Here at British […]
19 July 2023
The current cost of living crisis is impacting all of us. It can make things especially difficult when working on a building or home improvement project, with the costs of materials often rising as work goes on, shrinking your remaining budget. Here at British Spirals & Castings, we are committed to providing the best service […]
28 November 2022
One of the most fundamental tasks when designing a staircase is ensuring it can easily handle the loads it may experience throughout its lifespan. For a home staircase, this not only includes the weight of one or two people walking on individual treads, but also loads from furniture being carried up and down or from […]
07 November 2022
Over the 30 years we’ve been manufacturing staircases, we’ve seen new styles come to the fore, particularly more Nordic-style floating staircases with steel stringers and thick timber treads. The simple combination of materials on these staircases really brings out the character and richness of the wooden elements. We recently manufactured two flights of these staircases […]
29 July 2022
Home improvement and renovation projects can be an exciting process, allowing you to pick and choose every element to create a space that is truly yours. However, when you are working to a budget, it is important to prioritise where to spend your money and where you can look for savings with cheaper, more standardised […]
18 January 2022
We love a challenge here at British Spirals & Castings. For our recent project on an Edwardian home, we had to use all our skill with CAD design to overcome the building’s quirks and create a truly bespoke Scandinavian style staircase. The staircase was being installed as part of a loft conversion and needed to […]
18 December 2021
When deciding on what stair design best suits your property, the often fiddly and confusing Building Regulations can turn a dream do-over or DIY renovation into a logistical nightmare. The team here at British Spirals & Castings can help walk you through these requirements as we design your staircase, but we know some customers like […]
17 April 2021
Before designing a bespoke piece for a client, whether it be a staircase, balcony, balustrade or railing, we always sit down with them (either in-person, on the phone or via email) to try and get a clear idea of their vision. Customers are often surprised by the amount of choice and design decisions they need […]
03 July 2020
Barn conversions offer a rare blend of a characterful and storied structure with an almost blank internal canvas for homeowners to explore and develop. The high ceilings within these buildings makes them particularly suitable for adding extra levels. We’ve crafted staircases for a number of these projects over the years to complement the homeowners preferred […]
14 August 2019
Steep staircases in older homes can be a bit of a nightmare to use, feeling like a mountain climbing expedition on the way up and a balancing act on the way down! If you’re adding a staircase to a new or existing space, it makes sense to ensure that it is safe and simple to […]
07 June 2018
When you start looking to purchase a staircase, you’ll quickly become aware of a whole new world of weird and wonderful terms. To help you to make sense of it all, we’ve collected the most common terminology together in this glossary. Types of Staircase Straight — The most common type of stairs. They rise in […]
26 May 2017
In Britain, we’re lucky to have millions of period homes. Whilst these properties are full of character and history, the spaces inside often aren’t designed for modern, open living. One way to make better use of your home is by moving or re-orienting your staircase. With some careful planning, this change of location can make […]
02 February 2017
Picking a staircase can be a tricky business, particularly if you’re building from scratch or trying to provide access in a constricted space. With so many options available, you’ll want to take some time to consider which staircase will best meet your needs, and work with the available space. For instance, if you have a […]
27 October 2016
With the nights drawing in, and Halloween nearly upon us, we’ve reached that time of year when everyone is particularly aware the nooks and crannies in their home. It might be the shadowy corner in your hallway, the poorly-lit cellar or even the cupboard under the stairs! Fortunately, under stair spaces aren’t usually hiding ghouls, […]
16 March 2016
In staircase design, a fraction of a centimetre can be the difference between a perfect fit and a complete mess, that’s why we always go above and beyond to ensure precision, whether our staircase is being installed in London or on the other side of the globe. Before our team of highly skilled craftsmen can […]
21 October 2015
British Spirals & Castings have helped an Australian family home rise from the ashes by providing them with one of their external Victorian aluminium straight staircases. The Thomas family were forced to rebuild their home in Victoria, Australia after it was lost following a devastating bushfire. They chose a period style design for the new […]
11 May 2015
An attractive detached house dating back to the 18th Century, situated on the edge of this historic village of Hurley-on-Thames is one of the latest properties in the UK to benefit from a truly bespoke staircase from British Spirals & Castings; in fact not just one staircase but four! The homeowners first came across British […]
16 February 2015
You have decided on a spiral staircase for your new build or renovation, you have passed it through building control and now just have to decide on the style. You have a lot of choices When choosing a staircase, so how do you choose? Wooden or Metal One of the first thing to decided is […]