Construction

Cut string

Cut string staircases showcase the profile of each individual step, creating distinctive architectural detail that adds character and visual interest to your staircase design.

Explore the breakdown of different cut string options below.

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Cut string with scotia

Cut string staircases with scotia feature exposed tread nosing on either side, creating an elegant traditional finish. The decorative scotia moulding adds classic architectural detail beneath each tread, enhancing the visual appeal of your staircase. This timeless design showcases quality craftsmanship while providing a refined entrance that complements period and traditional home styles.

Cut string with brackets and scotia

Brackets provide traditional styling to cut string staircases by recreating authentic period decorative elements found in traditional staircase design. This additional detailing provides visual weight and historical accuracy, making it the ideal choice for period properties or new homes where you want to achieve genuine traditional character. The bracket and scotia combination works particularly well in grand hallways or heritage buildings where authentic architectural detailing is essential to maintain or replicate the property’s period style.

Open riser

Open riser staircases eliminate the vertical riser panels between steps, creating an airy, light-filled design that maximises natural light flow throughout your space. All three downstand options are designed to fully comply with UK building regulations.

Explore the options below to find your perfect fit.

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Open riser with glass downstands

Glass downstands maximise natural light flow while maintaining safety and style compliance with UK building regulations. The glass elements create a sophisticated, contemporary look that enhances open floor plans and modern interior designs. This combination delivers both visual lightness and elegant transparency that perfectly complements minimalist and contemporary home styles.

Open riser stairs with timber downstands

Timber downstands offer a perfect balance of modern design and natural warmth. The timber elements provide structural detail while allowing light to flow freely throughout your space. This design works beautifully in both contemporary and transitional interiors.

Open riser stairs with stainless steel rods

Stainless steel rods create a striking commercial-style aesthetic while ensuring compliance with building regulations. They provide necessary safety barriers without compromising the open, airy feel that maximises light flow. This contemporary design choice delivers a bold architectural statement that brings a sophisticated commercial feel to modern and industrial-style interiors.

Closed string

Closed string staircases feature side boards that fully enclose the treads and risers, creating a neat, traditional appearance that conceals the step ends. The spindles sit into string capping rather than directly into the treads, providing a clean, streamlined look. This classic construction method is typically chosen for projects with lower budgets or where minimal decorative detail is preferred.

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Undercut

Undercut staircases feature strings cut in a distinctive zig-zag shape beneath the treads, creating a clean, modern appearance. This style is typically used when stairs are positioned between walls, and you want to minimise visible structural elements above the tread and riser. The undercut design offers a high-end, contemporary finish that maximises visual space while maintaining structural integrity.

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