Staircases

Easily taken for granted, staircases take many forms, with timber, stone and metal used separately or together in their construction. These materials have allowed the creation of staircases that range from the simple to the grand, with their design and degree of ornamentation related to the status of the house and their position within it. Most staircases are at their most elaborate in hallways and other areas where they are seen by visitors, but become far plainer when located elsewhere in the property.

Timber staircases are formed from a number of key components. With the advent of mass