Stairs. Such a prominent, ever present feature of the modern home (bungalows aside, for the pedants) but one which is only ever viewed from a functional perspective, if ever viewed from any perspective at all, other than up or down.
Climb or descend, get from A to B, scale quickly when you need the loo and trudge up slowly after falling asleep on the sofa. Run down on Christmas morning and fall down on Christmas night. Slide the banisters if you’re feeling racy, but never, ever give this huge domestic feature a second thought. We could end the article here. Stairs.
But we’re here to talk about their rebellious, coiled cousin not the straight-edged sister. Yep, it’s time to give the spiral kind a spot in the limelight. So if you’re in the middle of home renovations or thinking of remodelling your house and want it to be anything but ordinary, then the only way up could be via a spiral. Here are 5 IDEAL reasons to install one.
STUNNING STATEMENT PIECE
There’s something about the hypnotic wind of a spiral staircase that is so attractive. If you’ve ever immersed yourself in the world of design magazines, you’ll know that artists and architecture aficionados adore them. The way they curve and twist upwards (or downwards depending on your position) is something almost mystical; a metaphor for life’s journey perhaps.
They can add a minimalistic character to your home, which we just love. Upon entering a room a spiral staircases instantly captures your attention. If you want to make your home look chic and cool, with a talking point to set conversation off even in the most reticent of guest, then do it with a custom made spiral staircase.
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THEY’RE COMPACT AND SPACE SAVING
Spiral staircases don’t only improve your home’s aesthetics, they can also improve its functionality. If you’re looking to maximise every bit of square footage you can, then a spiral staircase could be the answer. For an item with such big personality, they take up very little (relative) space, with not much surface area required. Regular stairs take up a large rectangular square footage, eating up and creating dead space. However, spiral staircases use minimal space because it builds on top of itself, creating more room.
LIGHT AND AIRY
In a large, open plan kitchen-cum-living space is where the spiral staircase really shines. And shine is the operative word here, as natural light flourishes through the design of this type of stair. Owing to its skeletal like frame, sunlight can easily pass through the gaps, giving the room that much sought after airy feel and often actually making your living space feel bigger than it really is.
VERSATILITY OF MATERIAL ALLOWS YOU TO EXPRESS YOURSELF
From timber and stainless steel to wrought iron staircase spirals, beautiful and bold spiral staircases are an excellent way to express your taste via a domestic mainstay so often overlooked as a vehicle for interior design. It’s amazing how flexible and versatile a structure so rigid, in essence, can be, and this is all down to the wide variety of materials which fit the brief. Whether it’s for an indoor or outdoor, you’ll be able to find a spiral staircase that expresses your design taste.
CUSTOMISE
Do you have a specific vision for your space? A spiral staircase can be completely customised to your own brief and arrive ready made; convenient to install and a much more personal affair than a standard stair which will have been in the house, in the same form, for generations. The customization doesn’t have to stop in the design; consider hanging flower baskets and art pieces off the rungs for an extra touch of eccentricity and fun.
Don’t know where to get your spiral staircase from? Loft Centre is an established supplier of commercial and domestic loft ladders in the UK and Europe. Its comprehensive range of classic space-saving, spiral and loft hatch stairs, with free UK delivery, suit any space, style and budget. Contact Loft Centre today on 01243 785246 to find out more.