The staircase is often the first thing that people see when they enter your property so it makes sense to make a feature out of something that is not only necessary, but functional.

Renovations add value to your property, with some adding more than others. Replacing a staircase in a property can be a wise move, especially if the new staircase is a style that enhances the interior of the property.

Balustrade Components look at five main factors that help you add value with a new staircase.

#1 Materials

Staircases in most properties tend to be made from wood. Strong and robust, wooden staircases can be ornate and detailed, or plain and streamlined.

However, if you are installing a new staircase, you may wish to be a little more decadent with your choice of materials – if your budget can withstand it!

At the top end of the scale, you have the decadence of glass. Glass staircases look simply stunning. If your budget will stand it, choose glass treads as glass infill panels for balustrades. Frameless glass balustrades, for example, look simply stunning.

If your budget is under pressure, using a mix of materials can be the solution to getting a staircase that looks decadent and stunning without a hefty price tag. Using a mix of materials such as wooden treads, glass balustrades and aluminium can create a streamlined, minimalist effect.

If you opting for a traditional design, then a bespoke wooden staircase will tick all the boxes.

#2 Utilise the hallways space better

The staircase can be a cumbersome feature in a home and can swallow a large chunk of the little amount of space available in a hallway.

By renovating the staircase, you could utilise this space better. If you are struggling for space, you could consider adding a circular or spiral staircase. Although these sometime get a bad press, if you opt for a bespoke and custom-built spiral staircase, the final product and finish will be much better than the rickety, flat-pack spiral staircases you are probably thinking of.

A better proportioned staircase, whether it is spiral or not, that release much needed floor space in a hallway is always welcome.

#3 Changing the shape of the staircase

Circular or spiral staircases add a sense of style to a hallway as well as space but changing the shape or structure of a staircase can also make it more of a modern feature in a property which, when it comes to selling, can be advantageous.

However, just one note of caution: some shaped staircases can adapt better than others. In many homes, the staircase is the only way of accessing another level and some shaped staircases can make it very difficult from getting items from one level to another.

#4 Using space under the stairs

As well as creating a piece of stunning indoor architecture, there is another reason why renovating or replacing your existing staircase will add value to your home.

The one thing that is missing from many hallways is storage space. The hallway needs to be stylish but above all, it needs to be practical.

It is the space where wet coats are shed, muddy wellies and soaking wet shoes are flung off tired, cold feet.

It is the place where dripping brollies need to find a place to dry and everything from shopping bags to school bags are kept.

Utilising space under the stairs for storage is the obvious answer but all too often the shop-bought storage solutions are ill-fitting and rather than contribute storage space, actually swallow it. Frankly, including bespoke storage solutions under the stairs will be an attractive option to any potential buyer.

#5 Shows a deeper understanding of the structure and strength of a property

The staircase in an existing property can be adding serious structural strength to an outside wall so before you start ripping out the staircase, always make sure that it is not the very thing holding up an exterior wall.

That said, when potential buyers note a new staircase – and they are not hard to spot because they look simply delightful, especially with the glass balustrade you have chosen, for example – it sends a clear message: you have really looked after this property. If you are willing to spend time and money on a staircase, the basics will be taken care of and to a high standard too.

And finally…

A renovated or new staircase built for your property, and designed in such a way to maximize space will also, by default, maximize light. And in a hallway, more light and more space are two sure fire winners for adding value and desirability to your property.

Balustrade Components create bespoke balustrades for staircases, balconies, mezzanines floors, decking, anywhere that needs or wants a balustrade of some kind. Staircases are the often unsung heroes of the home and by creating a new, bespoke set of stairs, you are adding value to your property.