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Welcome to First Step Designs. We help homeowners and property developers across Oxfordshire renovate worn, outdated, and unsafe staircases into bold designs that create distinctive and unique focal points. We bring years of experience and exceptional craftsmanship to each project, reimagining staircases for everything from period homes wishing to retain their charm and original appeal to contemporary homes looking for a more modern or sleek aesthetic.
When you choose First Step Designs as your staircase renovation partner, you're teaming up with the leading staircase designers and manufacturers in the UK. As winners of the 2024 Build It Awards Best UK Staircase, having recently been featured on Grand Designs, and working on increasingly high-profile projects across the UK, our team is confident that we can deliver a staircase renovation that stands head and shoulders above the competition, built to last and demand attention.
Reach out to First Step Designs today to discover for yourself why client after client—111 and counting—give us a full 5-star rating on Google reviews. Contact us for an obligation-free discussion of your staircase remodelling needs today.
Your staircase is the biggest piece of furniture in your home. It directly affects your home's liveability, comfort, and how you move about on a daily basis. At First Step Designs, we appreciate the importance of blending functionality with style, and approach every staircase renovation in Oxfordshire with a commitment to excellence, from initial consultation to final quality checks.
From minor renovations to make your home more beautiful to complete reimaginings that complement interior overhauls, reach out to Oxfordshire's go-to for quality staircases that never fail to leave a lasting impression.
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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.
Not a day goes by that you don't use your staircase. That's why we believe that your staircase should be more than functional; it should enhance how your home looks, feels, and flows.
We recommend considering a staircase remodelling when:
Yes, you can. A staircase renovation is all about refreshing the visible elements—treads, handrails, balustrades, and newel posts—while keeping the existing structure intact. Our team is happy to address minor structural issues they come across; however, the goal is to give your staircase a new look without the time, cost, or disruptions of a full replacement.
You're not the only person wondering this. Luckily, designing the perfect renovation—one that adds substantial value to your home—doesn't require you to have all the answers; that's what we're here for.
Our design team works closely with clients from the very first consultation, exploring styles, materials, finishes, and bespoke accessories and bringing them to life in detailed 3D renderings. We iterate through hundreds of options and possibilities to ensure that nothing is left to chance, and encourage our clients to take an active role in the process.
Recognised as the leading UK staircase company, we're more than confident that we can help you renovate your stairs into something that inspires.
This also varies depending on the project. For smaller projects, our staircase renovations typically take around 4 weeks from first contact to final quality checks, while larger projects requiring a lot of custom fabrication are usually completed over 8 to 10 weeks.
Our installation team typically completes minor renovations within a day; larger projects are usually completed over 2 or 3 days.
Depending on factors such as the scope of the project, design complexity, material choices, and installation difficulties, First Step Designs staircase renovations typically work out to between £4,000 + VAT and £9,000 + VAT.
For more information or a more tailored quote, feel free to reach out to the design team at First Step Designs directly for detailed 3D renderings of what we can do for your home, or check out our blog post on How much does a staircase renovation cost? for pictured examples and renovation specifications.
