homely staircase

Making the most of the space under your stairs

Space is a valuable resource, especially as modern homes get smaller. It makes sense to utilise the space under and around your staircase and there are many ways to do it. It may be a practical use or purely aesthetic. There’s no right or wrong – it’s a choice based on what’s best suited for you and your home. On our travels around the country we’ve seen some lovely uses of this space and this is a collection of some of our favourites.

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Family Ties

By definition – we’re not your typical family business. Think of a family business and you might consider a business run by two siblings or a husband and wife team. At Abbott-Wade you’ve got a dig a little deeper to see just how deep the roots of this family tree really go.

In addition to the the Abbott-Wade family, the branches of the family tree have now spread even wider. When Designer Chris Davies told us he’d like to bring his son Max on board we knew that it was a great idea. Chris has been working in the staircase industry for many years meaning Max has grown up in and around the world of staircases and so it was only natural that he should follow in his fathers footsteps. Better still, Max can readily utilise the wealth of experience and knowledge gained by Chris.

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Why to use glass in your new staircase design

Why to Use Glass in your New Staircase Design?

Why to use glass in your new staircase design Are you planning to add glass to your staircase? Nowadays, many homeowners choose to use glass in the redesign of their flight. Glass can be used to create a variety of classic and contemporary staircase designs.

Here at Abbott-Wade, we having been working in the staircases industry for more than 20 years. We are a multi-award winning business who provide staircase renovations that transform the look of your entire property. Our refurbishments give you something to be proud of when you walk through your front door.

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Before & After: Changing spindles to embedded glass

Before & After: Changing spindles to embedded glass

One of the popular trends we have have seen over recent years is customers moving away from traditionally turned spindles in favour of glass. This is largely due to a desire to create a bright contemporary space within the heart of the home but there are practical implications to be considered too.

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