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This beautiful Cornish staircase evokes a nautical feeling.

Painting stairs is a great way to give some flair to a staircase, or simply add your own personal touch. This guide covers the key points and advice when approaching this tricky task.

When listing the major elements of a house’s design, the staircase is usually one of the first integral parts to be named. Why is that?

Sometimes it’s hard to envisage the look of a new staircase or how it will fit into a space. To help you find your ideal design, here are Pear Stairs’ top five staircase choices.

This beautiful residential staircase compliments the gorgeous timber beams of the existing property while providing some intuitive new storage spaces.

If you are going into a staircase project, whether it be a refurbishment or a new build, or if you just want to know how to build stairs; you will need to know what makes a staircase. Far more than a line of steps, stair components vary from obscure and vital, to well-known and decorative...

Smart storage solutions in the home open up a lot of options, whether it be for decorating, new lay-outs or simple convenience.  When stairs are used wisely they can be one of the most versatile features a building has to offer.

Choosing the right timber for your staircase can seem daunting with all the choices available. Read our brief guide to our 5 favourite kinds of wood we use to build our stair parts. 

Glass balustrading is getting increasingly popular, read our tips on maintaining its condition so it will last you for many years to come. 

How to Choose the Perfect Balustrade for Your Staircase and Your Home.

Match the style of your home with a new balustrade for your stairs and landing.