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News and views about stairs and interior design ideas from our design experts
Using contrasting materials for your staircase
For some, a staircase is merely a necessity that connects one level to another, something you don’t really have to think about…but we believe it can be so much more. In fact, your staircase can [...]
Bespoke Staircases for Commercial Spaces
Are you looking to create a show-stopping centrepiece for your commercial premises? Bespoke staircases are hard to beat if that’s what you want. DDC London is your premier partner when it comes to commercial staircase [...]
5 Different Styles for Your Staircase
Whether you’re designing your dream home or looking to make upgrades to an existing property, deciding what style of staircase to choose can sometimes be overwhelming. From classic through to cutting-edge, deciding on the exact [...]
Carpet or no Carpet on Your Stairs?
While most people might think that choosing whether to have carpet on the stairs is an entirely aesthetic decision, it impacts the safety of your home, too. Other aspects of the material you might also [...]
Pros and cons of open tread staircases
When selecting a staircase, the design you opt for can impact the way a home looks and flows, so it’s essential to make the right choice. There are lots of different staircase styles you can [...]
What Are Cantilevered Staircases?
When selecting a staircase, the design you opt for can impact the way a home looks and flows, so it’s essential to make the right choice. There are lots of different staircase styles you can [...]
Fire Safety Considerations for New Staircases
While modern staircases come in all shapes and sizes, there’s one thing that should never be sacrificed – fire safety. This includes both replacement stairs and any new ones built, such as those installed for [...]
How Much Does a New Staircase Cost?
When installing a new staircase, there are lots of different factors involved in the cost of the project, from the materials used to the staircase design company you choose. Defining your budget is one of [...]
How Are New Staircases Constructed?
When designing and installing new stairs in your home, one of the most important parts is how the staircase will be constructed. While this technical know-how will be down to a professional, it can be [...]
What to Look for When Choosing a Staircase Design Company
One of the most important parts of the staircase design process is finding the right experts to work with. This means hiring a staircase design company who understands your needs, tailoring the experience to you. [...]
Do You Need Planning Permission to Replace Your Stairs?
When building a new staircase in your home, you’ll want the design and construction process to go as smoothly as possible. Perhaps you’re designing a bespoke staircase as part of a property refurbishment, or you’re [...]
Adding Details to Floating Staircases
One of the most popular modern staircase designs is the floating staircase, consisting of treads without risers, usually attached to a wall. The effect is a ‘floating’ in mid-air appearance, ideal for open plan layouts [...]
How to Choose a Bespoke Staircase Design for Your Home
While good staircase companies will be able to show you examples of the different staircase designs on offer, it’s vital you can customise some of the details to suit your home. Whether it’s deciding between [...]
Timber vs Metal Staircases
Designing a new staircase is a really exciting project, whether you’re performing property refurbishments, extending your home, or you’re involved in a new build project. The look and feel of every staircase can define everything [...]
Easy Guide to Designing & Installing a New Staircase
When looking at the home improvements you want to make, many property owners would love to update their staircase design but aren’t sure about how easy or expensive the process will be. Replacing your existing [...]
Introducing Modern Staircase Designs
When refurbishing or building new areas within the home, choosing to redesign your staircase is a great way to transform the look of your spaces. Whether you want a minimalistic floating staircase for a contemporary [...]
Benefits of Adding Glass Balustrades to Staircases
When choosing the perfect staircase construction service, ensuring you work closely with them to get the design right first is essential. One feature that’s become more popular over recent years is glass balustrades, providing both [...]
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