Stairs - Contemporary.

We would suggest that crisp clean lines would form the basis of a contemporary staircase specification. This would include options from low cost softwood square sections, up to specifications that combine Oak with steel or glass balustrades. The following are examples of specifications that have satisfied customers who have requested a contemporary staircase.

Standard Specifications
The most basic specification having square Newels and Square Balusters all finished in white paint, simple and plain. This option could be enhanced with a contrasting Handrail in clear finished Sapele or Oak.

Optional Specifications
Should more detail be required the edges of the Newels and Balusters could be Stop Chamfered. The Chamfered theme can be enhanced further with the use of ‘V’ grooves in the Newels and Balusters and carried through to the Handrails being formed with chamfers and ‘V’ grooves replacing the usual curved and rounded sections.

Mixed Materials
The use of Oak combined with contrasting materials in White or Chrome can be very effective. A White painted string with Chrome Balusters framed by Oak Newels, Handrails and Baserail. An alternative to metal could be toughened glass panels, but if a more simple effect is required then Square balusters finished in White could be framed by the Oak.

Cut String Staircases
The Cut String staircase is a traditional construction but this also can be given a contemporary appearance. Following the basic rule of crisp clean lines, all of the curves rounds and mouldings are replaced with straight lines and chamfers. The use of contrasting colours between Oak treads and White strings is also very effective.