Are you considering revamping your hallway with a brand-new staircase? If so, we’re sure you’re busy looking through a wide range of styles, materials and finishes – there are plenty to choose from!
At Abbott-Wade, we’re experts in designing, manufacturing and installing bespoke staircases of all shapes and sizes, so we know a thing or two about them.
For this reason, our team of experts have compiled a guide on wooden stairs to help you make up your mind.
5 benefits of wooden stairs
A wooden staircase is an easy way to add character, warmth and style to your home. Your hallway will be drastically improved and any guests that come over will be greeted with a serious ‘wow’ factor.
On that note, here are some major advantages of choosing a wooden staircase for your home.
1. Long-lasting
Wood – especially the high-quality types we use at Abbott-Wade – is a strong and resistant material, so can last and stay in top condition for several years.
Hardwood staircases can withstand heavy amounts of daily foot traffic, which is perfect for a busy household with children stomping up and down the stairs.
Our wooden staircases are extremely durable and reliable, offering you a fantastic service for many years. If you have young children, your stairs will still be in great condition by the time they’ve flown the nest so wooden stairs are a long-term financial investment you can rely on.
2. Aesthetically pleasing
Not only is wood extremely durable and long-lasting but our wooden staircases look the part too.
If you’re seeking a statement look that drastically improves the appearance of your hallway, a wooden staircase is the way to go. An oak staircase, for example, has an elegance you can only dream of, and can be constructed with a modern touch or with a rustic, traditional finish.
This is also another benefit of wooden staircases. Their versatility is like no other. Whatever colour, finish, shape or style you prefer, you can have it with wood.
So, if you have a picture in your mind of how you’d like your wooden staircase to look, you can have it. The experts at Abbott-Wade have over 25 years of experience in bringing people’s dreams to life.
3. Easy to clean
Wooden stairs are ideal for cleaning compared to their carpeted counterparts. If you have children, there’s a chance mucky shoes might make their way upstairs. This can often be tricky to get out of the carpet, but with wooden stairs, it takes a quick brush and mop and they’re back to looking brand new.
An occasional dust, brush and mop give wooden stairs the care they need to last for decades. Carpets will simply not last as long and require much more thorough cleaning and maintenance.
4. Sustainable
If caring for the environment is important to you then wooden stairs are a fantastic option. Wood is, of course, a sustainable material so wooden stairs are a much more environmentally-friendly option compared to metal or glass.
5. Increases property value
Another huge benefit to choosing wooden stairs for your home is the value it can add to the property.
If this home is not your forever home and you’re considering moving on in a few years, then a brand-new wooden staircase is a surefire way to add value to your asking price.
A tired, old set of stairs won’t stand out to estate agents valuing your home, but a stunning, eye-catching wooden staircase – whatever colour or finish – will.
Plus, if you have viewers, you’ll want to impress them the moment they walk into your home. A wooden staircase will do just that – and is one less thing they’d have to pay for if they wanted to renovate the property.
Need help choosing your new wooden staircase?
Do you have a wooden staircase design in mind and you want to bring it to life? Abbott-Wade can help.
We’re a team full of staircase experts and we’ve been helping people all over the UK renovate their staircases for almost 30 years.
We have an enormous choice of wooden staircases to choose from in a wide range of finishes, so you can easily pick out the best choice for you.
Interested? Simply contact us today by filling out our contact form, calling 01744 634 442 or sending an email to info@abbottwade.co.uk.
