When planning your construction project, it's good to know how much to allow for your stairs. There is a strong relationship between the total value of a house and the amount spent on the staircase. … [Full story]
A common question I hear is, "How much does a stair cost?" The price range of stairs is very large; from a pine boxed stair for a basement - a few hundred dollars - all the way up to an artistic stair … [Full story]
A common question I hear is, "How much does a stair cost?" Both the shape of the stair and the footage of the balustrade will set the price of your stair long before you start making selections for style. … [Full story]
Twenty years ago if you wanted hardwood flooring, it was pretty much limited to "red oak 2-1/4" strips". Today we can choose from imported tropical hardwoods, and engineered flooring from laminates to … [Full story]
Sometimes your design calls for an elegant curved stair, but the budget falls short. Here are some … [Full story]
Milled stairs may cost from $2,000 for a hardwood stair with wall rails, to $200,000 on the high end. Most of us are shopping in the $5,000-20,000 range. Budget wisely: shape, style, and material. … [Full story]
As with styles, components made from wood species that are stocked will always cost less than custom orders. We have noticed a trend over the past 8 to 10 years to natural or brown species. … [Full story]
Explore the impact of stair shape on your stair budget. Consider straight, landing, winder, and curved stairs. … [Full story]
One of the first conversations we have with our clients is to establish a budget. It can be a delicate conversation that must start on the foundation of trust. … [Full story]
Due to the compact nature of a spiral staircase, they have become widely used in library environments where space is limited and access to upper book storage is necessary. … [Full story]
The vast majority of stocked stair parts are red oak and white oak is very likely to be a custom order. Since the raw material of white oak is more expensive and White oak parts are generally custom ordered, a white oak staircase will cost more than a red … [Full story]
If you are buying a stair with balusters in a contrasting material, such as painted balusters on an oak stair, questions will likely arise regarding the finishing of the stair. "Should my painter finish … [Full story]
The main distinction in the world of stair building and design is shop-built vs site-built staircases. What are these methods and how do they differ? … [Full story]
There are a number of stairs that will get you from one level to the next while using very little floor space. Here are the options along with the space needs, cost and ease of use. … [Full story]
Are you are looking for a one of a kind look to create that WOW factor as you walk into your home? Gold is back — glamorous and bold. Metal suppliers are now offering gold finishes, so we can offer an affordable custom look. … [Full story]
The stair is an integral part of a home and, depending on the layout and styles, can be the focal point that sets the tone for the rest of the home. All too often, stairs are overlooked until the end of a project. … [Full story]
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Designed Stairs
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1480 E Sixth Street
Sandwich IL 60548
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