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Welcome to First Step Designs, the UK's leading bespoke staircase design, manufacturing, and renovation company. We work with homeowners and interior designers to renovate old, worn, or unsafe staircases into dramatic focal points, rejuvenating spaces and increasing property values. From restoring period properties and listed homes to their former charm to sleek and modern upgrades, our team transforms staircases into stunning architectural features tailored to your style, vision, and home's aesthetic.
In recent years, First Step Designs has been working on increasingly high-profile projects, been featured on Grand Designs, and, most recently, won the 2024 Build It Award for Best UK staircase. We're confident that we're the right team to deliver a staircase remodel or reimagining that exceeds your expectations.
With satisfied staircase renovation clients up and down the UK, from Berwick to Cornwall, choose First Step Designs for staircase renovations that bring award-winning commitment to every project.
Reach out to our design team for an obligation-free consultation and accurate 3D renders of how we can help you make your home a more inviting space.
Your staircase is the largest and most visible home feature, and you interact with it daily. We believe that the right staircase does more than connect floors; it adds a sense of character and individuality to a home, subtly complementing other design features and aesthetic choices. The right staircase makes your home so much more enjoyable to spend time in.
From minor fixes that address persistent flaws to major renovations improving safety or resale value, homeowners across Shropshire trust First Step Designs for renovations that make an impact—designed to impress and renovated to last.
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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.
You use your staircase every day. A renovation at the right time can make the experience more enjoyable and safer while brightening the entire home.
First Step Designs recommends that you consider a staircase renovation when:
Yes, absolutely. Staircase renovations are designed to update the visible features—treads, handrails, balustrades, and finishes—while leaving the underlying support structure intact. While our team is always happy to address any minor structural issues we identify during the process, the focus remains on creating a fresh, modern look without the expense or disruption of a full staircase replacement.
With First Step Designs as your staircase renovation partner, you don't have to be a designer to ensure results that wow. Our design team works closely with our clients, guiding them through design options and iterations until we settle on a final version.
From traditional homes to ultra-modern renovations, this collaborative process gives clients the confidence that every detail—from materials and finishes to layout and accessories—has been considered and tailored to their exact needs. We encourage our clients to visit our inspiration gallery, save their favourite staircases and design elements, and share them with our design team.
As the leading supplier of bespoke staircases in the UK, we're confident that we're the right team to help you renovate your staircase to turn heads and make your home a more liveable space.
Project timelines can vary; however, most staircase renovations by First Step Designs are completed in approximately 4 weeks from first contact to final quality checks for smaller projects. Larger projects requiring extensive custom fabrication may take up to 8 to 10 weeks.
In-home installation is typically completed within 2 or 3 days, although smaller renovations may be finished in just a single day.
Staircase renovations from First Step Designs generally fall between £4,000 + VAT and £9,000 + VAT, depending on project scope, material choices, design complexity, and installation requirements. These variables influence both the design process and overall pricing.
To learn more about what your renovation might cost, contact our team for a personalised quote and learn more about renovation costs. You can also explore our blog post on How much does a staircase renovation cost? for real project examples, specifications, and pricing details.
