Spiral staircases for homes
A property of more than one level will of course need stairs, and one way of connecting the two storeys of a home is with a spiral staircase design.
A traditional house in the UK will generally have a staircase leading from the front door and the front hallway to the upper level of the home; this is extremely common but can be boring and plain. Wooden stairs with carpet are not just plain however; they take up unnecessary space.
A spiral staircase design will create a feeling of light, will take up less space than traditional stairs, and will create a focal point in the home. There can be something quite magical about owning a spiral staircase, perhaps because spiraling stairs are often featured in fairytales, or perhaps because of the intricate design on the spindles; whatever the reason, a spiral staircase can bring an air of grace and magic.
Spiral stair kits are available at very reasonable prices, and in different lengths, meaning it is possible to choose a length and steepness of stairs suited to almost any home. There are however some decisions to make, and these begin with the material that will be used. In a modern home it is common to see floating stairs with glass panelling; in a traditional home wrought iron spindles and a wooden baluster are common.
With the possibility to create a staircase with wrought iron, wood, glass, or other metals, a spiral staircase and its intricate curves will allow stairs to become a focal point of attention, creating the perfect ambience whether traditional or modern.
--Classic Ironworks 12:59, 5 June 2015 (BST)
[edit] Find out more
[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki
Featured articles and news
We're expanding our collaborative mission by launching DB Intelligence, an exclusive market research advisory panel. Built environment professionals can now get paid to share their expertise on industry trends, products and services.
Panel members receive direct financial incentives for participating in research projects like short surveys, 1-2-1 interviews and focus groups. Register today to shape the future of the construction sector.
Planning condition discharge in England and Wales
A brief exoplanation from a building compliance expert, with further links.
Overheating guidance and tools for building designers
Guidance for dealing with element of building fabric control that have increasing importance.
Shading for housing, a design guide
From the Good Homes Alliance and British Blind and Shutter Association.
UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC)
A shared framework for describing skills needs.
Social media ban consultation comes to close
CIOB urges UK Government to consider social media’s role in careers guidance in ban debate.
The latest of eight Skills England apprenticeship units
The addition of battery manufacturing welcomed by ECA with a warning about the risks of fast-tracked apprenticeship units.
Building Control Independent Panel final report
A precis of a key report led by Dame Hackitt with full recommendations and link to the government response.
Building Safety recap April, 2026
A short and longer run-through of the month, with links to further information and sources.
CIAT May 2026 briefing.
From medieval scribes to modern word art.
ECA welcomes crackdown on late payment and push for clean energy, whilst CIOB seek fixed cladding removal timeframes.
Cyber Security in the Built Environment
Protecting projects, data, and digital assets: A CIOB Academy TIS.
Managing competence in the built environment
ITFG publishes new industry guide on how to meet the ICC principles.
The UK's campaign to reduce noise pollution: Mythbusting, articles and topic guides.