Luxury Staircases

December 9, 2021October 11, 2019 by Paramount Digital

Our bespoke staircases can truly transform a property. A staircase is a necessity for most homes but an Abbott-Wade staircase is much more than just a functional feature of the house. Is a highly desired premium product due to the quality of the materials used, the level of craftsmanship and aesthetic allure it adds by enhancing a …

From the Archive: Stair in Disbelief

December 9, 2021October 1, 2019 by Paramount Digital

The world is full of amazing staircases of all shapes and sizes. Back in 2017 we started collecting some of our favourites from around the globe in a series of articles called Stair in Disbelief. We found staircases transformed by colour, murals, mosaics and more. You can read the full collection of articles here: www.abbottwade.co.uk//category/stair-in-disbelief

Before & After: Changing a metal balustrade to glass

December 9, 2021September 21, 2019 by Paramount Digital

Before & After: Changing a metal balustrade to glass

One of the problems with old metal balustrades is re-decoration. Dried drip marks glass which are re-painted over every few years are a typical characteristic as is flaking paintwork. This client decided enough was enough and brought in Abbott-Wade for a complete remodelling of the stairs. Warm oak tones and 10mm glass panels replaced the old, cold steel which were removed and sent for recycling. The transformation was completed with a full oak transformation with oak treads, risers and stringers. No more drip marks or flaking paint, just a beautiful new staircase renovation.

Modernise your home with an Abbott-Wade steel staircase

December 9, 2021September 16, 2019 by Paramount Digital

All set on the design of your new perfect home, but unsure on what staircase you should have as its centrepiece? Over the years, we have installed many different kinds of staircases here at Abbott-Wade, but one type you might not have considered is a steel staircase to give off a striking modern look to …

Watch: The Number 10 Downing Street Staircase

December 9, 2021September 11, 2019 by Paramount Digital

If you’ve already seen our 3D tour of the Grand Staircase at Buckingham Palace, you may also be interested to see the staircase behind the doors of another famous British residence. Behind the iconic door of the Prime Minister’s residence at Number 10 Downing Street is a staircase which has seen many of our most famous politicians come and go. Like your own home, the stairs are the first thing you see as you want through the front door but has been rebuilt once or twice over the past 300 years. Prime Minister Robert Wagpole commissioned a refurbishment of the staircase in the 1700’s – long before Abbott-wade popularised the trend! The stairs have withstood the test of time and still feature the cantilevered design with no visible supports. The stairway is now lined with the portraits of each Prime Minister since in chronological order, with the most recent towards the top.

Take the tour with Simon Schama and see how it compares with your own staircase…

Behind The Scenes: The Abbott-Wade Workshop

December 9, 2021September 1, 2019 by Paramount Digital

There are many factors which set Abbott-Wade apart from other staircase companies. One of the attributes which our customers like is our ‘everything under one roof’ philosophy of project managing your entire staircase project. Our custom fitted premises in a transformed Airforce engineering building enables us to do this more efficiently. From our purpose built Office Space, Spray Shop and of course the Workshop where our craftsman unlock the potential of each piece of wood to create unique stair parts for our installations.

Staircase Stories: Mrs Reese, Cheshire

December 9, 2021August 21, 2019 by Paramount Digital

Safety was a paramount concern for Mrs Reese when she moved into her new house. After some careful research Abbott-Wade were her number one choice to complete the work.