When homeowners are looking for creative and unusual ways to improve the appearance of their home, many will look at the installation of a beautiful staircase as the way to do it. To further enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space, you might want to consider the installation of some spiral stairs, as they instantly become a feature of the space and a focal point for your family and visitors alike to exclaim upon. Use these tips to ensure that you are making the best choice for your stairs:
What materials are you using?
There are a number of materials that you could use in the construction of your new spiral stairs; it really all depends on what sort of theme or appearance you are trying to achieve. The two most common (and most sturdy) materials are wood and metal, but if you wanted to create an unusual look you could use a combination of the two or accent them with the addition of other materials (such as glass, wire and wrought iron) as the handrails, balustrading and so on. If you were aiming for more of a traditional look, for example, you could use a stained timber similar to that used throughout the rest of your home.
What type of curvature do you want?
When it comes to designing spiral stairs, there is actually quite a wide range of choice when it comes to choosing what sort of curve you would like that to have. If you only have a small space with which to work, you might want to opt for a tight spiral or, if you have more space, dual spiraling stairs will work very well. It is best, however, to have a builder come out to your home and assess its structure, as they will be able to point you in the right direction.
What is your budget?
Regardless of how much your materials cost you, it is the complexity of the spiral stairs that can really push its installation price up. This is because the more complex the design, the more time that the builder will have to spend on it, taking them away from other work that they could be doing. You should always look at these costs before commencing work, otherwise you could find yourself taking out a second mortgage on your home.
If you are interested in having some spiral stairs installed in your home, the above tips are sure to help you in making a decision. By choosing what materials you would like the staircase to be constructed out of, how tight or open you want the curve to be and how much money you can afford to spend on the installation from the very beginning, you will be in a much better position to make such a decision.