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Welcome to First Step Designs, the UK's leading designers, manufacturers, installers, and renovators of bespoke staircases. We work with Northampton homeowners and interior designers to reimagine and remodel old, worn, and unsafe staircases into modern architectural features, creating impressive focal points, making homes more liveable, and increasing their value. From like-for-like renovations for period and listed homes that preserve their original charm, to sleek and modern upgrades for contemporary homes, our team combines innovative design and precision engineering for results that consistently exceed expectations.
Having recently been featured on Grand Designs, having worked on increasingly high-profile projects across the country, and having won the 2024 Build It Award for Best UK Staircase, we're confident that we're the right team to bring your staircase renovation vision to life—designed to impress and built to last!
Contact our design team for an obligation-free discussion about your staircase renovation needs, accurate 3D renders of what we can do for your home, or a same-day quote.
Staircases do more than connect floors; they bring a sense of character and personality to homes. We use them several times daily, often without thinking, and yet, a beautifully designed staircase can turn this everyday object into something more. Your staircase should be more than practical; it should act as a focal point, complement your home, and make the experience of using it a pleasure, not a chore.
At First Step Designs, we bring this philosophy to every renovation project, along with decades of experience, a premium client experience, and an uncompromising commitment to delivering the highest quality work.
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Visit our Inspiration Gallery and like the photos that inspire you. When you’re done, simply click on ‘See My Favourites’ to contact us through our portal.
We’ll get back to you to discuss your project and provide an accurate quotation within 24 hours, all without a visit to your home.
Alternatively, give us a call at +44 1782 959300 to get started right away!
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Following a quotation a qualified designer will visit your home to survey your staircase and discuss final detailing and design options.
One visit it all we need, the next people you see will be our installation team!
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After you've approved your installation drawings, we roll up our sleeves and start crafting. Some created by hand, while others benefit from cutting-edge production techniques.
We have a deep passion for creative woodworking
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Our unique French Polishing studio allows us to create a range of beautiful finishes to complement your home.
Not only protecting the timber but enhancing its natural beauty in a range of colours and textures.
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Our experienced Staffordshire-based installation team will breathe new life into old stairs—professionally and the first time around—over the course of the next 48 to 72 hours.
Our 5-step process to professionally refurbished stairs couldn’t be simpler.
Your staircase is more than just a way to move between floors; it's a key feature that shapes your home's look, comfort, and liveability. A well-timed renovation can enhance your space in terms of aesthetics, safety, comfort, and value.
We recommend considering a renovation when:
Yes, you can. A staircase renovation focuses on upgrading the visible components—such as treads, handrails, balustrades, and newel posts—while preserving the existing structural framework. Our team is happy to fix minor structural imperfections we come across during the renovation, but the primary goal is to refresh and modernise your staircase without the cost, time, or disruption of a full rebuild.
Upgrading your Northampton staircase so that it complements your home and vision, makes your home more liveable, and increases your property value may seem like a daunting task; however, with First Step Designs as your renovation partner, the process is straightforward, stress-free, and rewarding.
Our design team works closely with our clients, iterating through design possibilities, material and finish choices, and optional accessories to find the right design for your home. We encourage you to visit our inspiration gallery to find designs and design elements that fit your vision; we'll use them as a jumping-off point, designing the remodelling of your dreams.
As the UK's leaders in bespoke staircase renovations, we're confident that we can help you transform yours into a masterpiece.
Timelines vary depending on the project scope, but most staircase renovations by First Step Designs are completed within around 4 weeks from initial contact to final quality checks. Larger projects that involve extensive custom fabrication may take closer to 8 to 10 weeks.
In most cases, installation in your home is completed over 2 or 3 days, although smaller renovations may be finished within a single day.
Staircase renovations at First Step Designs generally range between £4,000 + VAT and £9,000 + VAT, depending on factors such as design complexity, material choices, project scope, and installation challenges. Each renovation is tailored to suit the specific needs of the home and homeowner.
For a personalised quote and to explore what’s possible for your home, please contact our team directly. You can also visit our blog post on How much does a staircase renovation cost? for detailed examples, specifications, and pricing insights.
