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Welcome to First Step Designs, the UK's leading designers, manufacturers, and renovators of bespoke staircases, based right here in Staffordshire. We work with homeowners, designers, and architects to transform dated staircases into one-of-a-kind focal points, enhancing your home's appeal, liveability, and value. From exact replicas that preserve the interior charm of period or listed homes to deliberate design that shows off individuality and your home's character, you can trust First Step Designs for award-winning design, a seamless client journey, and results that consistently exceed expectations.
When you choose First Step Designs, you're choosing a partner with a growing reputation for excellence in our industry. We were recently featured on Grand Designs, won the 2024 Build It Award for Best UK Staircase, and we're continuously working on increasingly high-profile homes and projects across the UK.
For zero-compromise staircase renovations that complement your home, contact our design team to discuss your upcoming project and request a same-day quote.
At First Step Designs, we believe that the largest item of furniture in your home, your staircase, should be more than functional—it should draw the eye from every angle, create beautiful sightlines through your home, and, frankly, be impossible to ignore. Dated, unsafe, and boring staircases are a missed opportunity, and we know how even just a little bit of love and care can introduce a new sense of personality and character.
We bring this philosophy to every staircase renovation project we take on, working closely with our clients to create staircases that reflect their tastes, enhance their living space, and offer lasting value for years to come.
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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.
While the benefits of a beautifully restored staircase with years of added service life are clear, First Step Designs understands and acknowledges the financial and practical implications of a staircase renovation.
We recommend that you consider a renovation when:
Project timelines vary depending on complexity. At First Step Designs, smaller staircase renovations are typically completed in around 4 weeks from first contact to final checks. Larger projects that require extensive custom fabrication usually take between 8 and 10 weeks.
Most in-home installations are completed over 2 or 3 days, though smaller projects can often be finished in just a single day.
