Custom Staircases

Timeless Beauty & Lasting Value

A custom wood staircase is more than just a way to move between floors—it’s a statement piece that enhances the elegance, functionality, and value of your home. Expertly crafted from high-quality hardwoods like oak, maple, or walnut, these staircases blend durability with stunning aesthetics. Whether you prefer classic, traditional designs or sleek, modern styles, a custom staircase can be tailored to complement your home’s architecture and interior décor.

Beyond aesthetics, a custom wood staircase adds warmth and sophistication, serving as a central focal point in any space. It increases your home’s resale value, improves structural integrity, and can be designed for maximum space efficiency. With limitless design options, from intricate balusters to handcrafted railings, a custom staircase transforms your home into a work of art while ensuring long-lasting strength and stability.

Anatony of a staircase

Understanding the individual components of a custom staircase is essential to ensuring that your project aligns with your vision, functionality needs, and overall design aesthetic. Each element—treads, spindles, newel posts, risers, skirt boards, nosings, rails, and mouldings—plays a critical role in both the structure and appearance of the staircase. The treads and risers determine the overall feel and comfort of each step, while spindles and newel posts contribute to the style and safety of the railing system. Skirt boards and mouldings provide a polished, seamless transition between the staircase and surrounding walls, ensuring a cohesive look. By understanding how these components work together, you can make informed choices that enhance both the beauty and practicality of your staircase. When designing a custom staircase, having a clear understanding of these details allows you to communicate effectively with your builder or supplier, ensuring that your final product meets both aesthetic and functional expectations. Whether you’re aiming for a grand, traditional staircase with intricate mouldings and elegant spindles or a sleek, modern design with minimalistic rails and subtle nosings, knowing what each component does helps you avoid surprises during installation. It also ensures that your staircase complements your home’s architecture while maintaining structural integrity and long-term durability. Investing time in learning about these key elements not only enhances your confidence in the project but also guarantees that your custom staircase is a perfect blend of craftsmanship, style, and functionality.

Hardwood Stair Tread

A hardwood stair tread is the horizontal part of a staircase that provides the stepping surface. Crafted from high-quality solid wood, these treads offer durability, strength, and aesthetic appeal. They are available in various wood species, each offering unique grain patterns and tones. Hardwood stair treads can be finished in natural, stained, or pre-finished options to complement different interior styles. They come in standard thicknesses (typically 1.125” and greater) and widths to fit various staircase designs, including straight, curved, and open-riser configurations. Some treads feature nosing (rounded or squared edges) for added safety and design versatility. Ideal for both residential and commercial applications, hardwood stair treads provide a timeless look, easy maintenance, and long-lasting performance.

Riser Board

A hardwood staircase riser board is the vertical component of a staircase that sits between each tread, providing structural support and enhancing the staircase's appearance. Typically made from solid hardwood or veneered plywood, riser boards come in various wood species to complement the stair treads. Hardwood risers are available in different finishes, including natural, stained, or pre-finished, allowing for customization to suit various design aesthetics. Riser boards contribute to the staircase's durability, stability, and safety by closing the space between treads, preventing objects from falling through, and providing a finished look to the staircase. They are commonly used in traditional, modern, and contemporary stair designs for both residential and commercial applications.

Skirt Board

A hardwood staircase skirt board is a long, decorative trim piece that runs along the side of a staircase, providing a clean and finished look while covering the joint between the stair treads, risers, and the wall. Made from solid hardwood or high-quality veneered plywood, skirt boards are available in various wood species to complement the staircase’s overall design. Skirt boards serve both functional and aesthetic purposes. They help protect the wall from scuff marks and damage caused by foot traffic while also enhancing the staircase’s appearance with a polished, seamless transition between steps and the surrounding structure. Skirt boards can be installed on one or both sides of a staircase, depending on the layout and design preferences. Hardwood staircase skirt boards can be finished in natural, stained, or painted options to match or contrast with the treads, risers, and other architectural elements. They are commonly used in both traditional and modern staircase designs, adding a refined and cohesive look to residential and commercial spaces.

Balluster/ Spindles

Hardwood/ Metal staircase baluster (spindle) is a vertical support post that connects the stair treads or stringers to the handrail, providing safety, stability, and decorative appeal. Typically made from solid hardwood or fabricated metal, balusters are an essential component of a staircase railing system. Balusters come in various designs, ranging from traditional turned styles with intricate detailing to sleek, square, or rectangular profiles for a modern aesthetic. They can be installed in evenly spaced intervals along the staircase, contributing to the overall structural integrity and visual appeal of the railing. Available in natural, stained, or painted finishes, balusters complement different architectural styles and can be customized to match stair treads, risers, and handrails. Whether used in residential or commercial staircases, hardwood balusters enhance both safety and elegance, creating a cohesive and refined staircase design.

Newel Post

A hardwood staircase newel post is a large, sturdy vertical post that serves as the main structural support for a staircase railing system. Positioned at key points such as the bottom, top, and landings of a staircase, newel posts anchor the handrail and balusters, ensuring stability and durability. Typically crafted from solid hardwood species, newel posts are available in various styles, including traditional turned designs with intricate detailing and modern square or box newels for a contemporary look. They can be finished in natural, stained, or painted options to match or complement stair treads, risers, balusters, and handrails. In addition to their functional role, newel posts contribute significantly to a staircase’s overall aesthetic, often serving as a focal point. They can be further customized with decorative caps, carvings, making them a striking architectural element in both residential and commercial spaces.

Handrail

A hardwood staircase handrail is a continuous, horizontal or sloped railing that provides support and safety while ascending or descending a staircase. It is securely mounted on top of balusters (spindles) or attached directly to a wall using brackets. Handrails are an essential component of a staircase, ensuring stability and compliance with building codes. Crafted from high-quality hardwood species, handrails are available in various profiles and styles, ranging from traditional rounded and oval designs to sleek, square, or custom-milled options for a more modern aesthetic. They can be finished in natural, stained, or painted options to coordinate with stair treads, risers, balusters, and newel posts. Hardwood handrails are designed to be both functional and decorative, enhancing the staircase’s overall look while offering a comfortable grip. Suitable for residential and commercial staircases, they provide durability, elegance, and a refined architectural touch.

Nosing Profile

Hardwood Staircase Transition Nosings are specialized stair components designed to create a smooth and safe transition between different flooring surfaces and staircases. They provide a finished edge where a staircase meets landings, balconies, or floor level changes, enhancing both durability and aesthetics.