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 […]
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 […]
28 June 2017
Transforming an existing property into the home of your dreams takes vision, ingenuity and determination. Homeowner Annette Andrews and her project team showed these qualities in abundance with a spectacular refurbishment centred around a stunning twisted column oak spiral staircase from British Spirals & Castings. The extensive work at the Billericay home saw the internal […]
21 September 2016
A solid ash staircase from British Spirals & Castings forms the tranquil centre point of a new cottage on the rugged northern coast of Scotland. Owners, Roy and Carol Champion, were keen for the new home to do justice to the natural splendour of the surrounding Scottish countryside. It was in the design stage that the […]
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 […]
03 February 2016
Spiral staircases are a beautiful, and amazing example of design and engineering. Having the potential to become both a feature of your home, and something to which both friends and family may wish to aspire. Although you may have decided on having a new spiral staircase installed, have you considered how you want your stairs finished? […]
06 January 2016
Here in our Peak District home, we are lucky to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful views in the country. This spectacular setting makes us particularly aware of our responsibility to the environment, and so, we are committed to manufacturing sustainable staircases. How do we do this? For starters, we only use recycled aluminium in our straight and spiral staircases. […]
11 August 2015
2015 is turning out to be a great year for British Spirals and Castings after being shortlisted for the Best Joinery Product at this year’s Build It Awards. British Spirals and Castings have fought off strong competition to gain acknowledgement within this category, which recognises innovation in the performance and design of joinery products, along with […]
16 July 2015
Not only are our solid timber staircases a piece of craftsmanship, they can be individually tailored to clients requirements and budgets. This allows the client to stamp their personal styles onto a staircase so that it becomes an individual and meaningful feature in the house whilst also being a very practical staircase. At British Spirals […]
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 […]
21 January 2015
Derbyshire Range of Timber Stairs Since its launch in April 2011, the stylish Derbyshire range of wooden spiral stairs has been offering customers exceptional value for money when looking for a simple, bespoke staircase designed and built for their individual homes. This range was designed to meet the rising demand for quality but with a more […]
15 January 2015
A staircase is a vital part of many homes. A good staircase serves its purpose by providing access to the upper levels of a building. It serves as a connecting path from one floor to another, usually to a bedroom or maybe a mezzanine, sun deck or garden areas. Aside from the functional purpose of […]
17 October 2014
This contract with Bailey Construction was for a beautiful solid Oak Helical stairs for a farm house conversion in South Derbyshire. The stairs were design by British Spirals & Castings with input from the client and Bailey Construction which involved a number of visits to the showroom to ensure the design was exactly what the […]
13 October 2014
These bespoke oak staircases are simply stunning. Three flights of stairs were designed with the clients, Mr & Mrs Coleman, for a substantial property in Essex. This has been one of our largest commissions and the final results were very rewarding. The quality and finish achieved is compliment to both our staff and those of […]