Four principles we return to when designing new staircases on our projects New article on our blog - link in bio - Design the staircase as a sculptural object - Use a consistent material palette with the staircase and the rest of the home - Design the first step in a larger scale and as a contrasting design - Consider the handrail from the outset - it is necessary for health and safety and the building regulations and needs to look as nice as the rest of the staircase image 1: Our Chelsea Arches staircase finished Image 2: Our Chelsea Arches staircase in progress Image 3: Our Chelsea Townhouse staircase with a dramatic first step Image 4: Our Chelsea Townhouse handrail with a rebated fixing detail so that it remains as minimal as possible Image 5; The structural engineer inspecting the Chelsea townhouse staircase in progress Image 6: Our Hampstead house cantilever staircase with thin profile handrail Image 7 & 8: Our Hampstead house cantilever staircase in progress with the structur...