We design and create handcrafted staircases and handrails in London, combining precise workmanship with elegant traditional and modern styles. From bespoke staircases for family homes to made-to-measure handrails for renovation projects, we deliver durable, well-finished solutions tailored to your space, design and property character across London and surrounding areas.
Whether you’re looking for custom staircases or a beautiful bespoke staircase design for a new build, refurbishment project or extension – we can provide professional guidance to help you choose the absolute best curved staircase.
Our staircase designs are typically free standing which allow you to use the space underneath in a far more effective manner. And, you’ll never have to worry about awkward-looking support beams.
As a trusted bespoke staircase manufacturer serving London and the South East, we design and build premium staircases tailored to your home. Every bespoke staircase can be further enhanced with marble, ceramic, glass, stainless steel and other premium finishes to create a truly one-of-a-kind centrepiece. Browse our completed staircase projects in the gallery.
A Georgian straight staircase is one of the most enduring and recognisable staircase styles in British architecture — defined by its symmetrical layout, classical proportions, ornate wrought iron balusters, and a continuous timber handrail with a signature scroll volute at the base. Rooted in the elegant design principles of 18th-century Britain, it brings a sense of heritage and craftsmanship to any home. Every one we build is made entirely bespoke, designed to suit your space while remaining faithful to the timeless character of the Georgian style.
A half-turn staircase — sometimes known as a switchback or U-shaped staircase — features two parallel flights connected by a half-landing, changing direction by 180 degrees as it rises between floors. It is one of the most trusted and well-proportioned layouts in British residential architecture: space-efficient, comfortable to use, and highly adaptable in terms of balustrade style and finish. Viewed from above, the satisfying symmetry of two parallel flights framing an open stairwell is a quietly compelling piece of domestic architecture in its own right.
A half-turn closed string staircase is one of the most versatile and enduringly popular staircase designs in the UK — combining a practical U-shaped layout with the clean, structured appearance of a solid closed string. Sometimes called half-turn landing stairs or switchback stairs, the design forms a U-shape with two parallel flights and a landing in between. The result is a staircase that is straightforward to live with, adaptable to a wide range of interior styles, and — when built with care — a genuinely elegant feature in any home.
A quarter-turn staircase consists of two straight flights forming an L-shape, characterised by a 90-degree turn — typically incorporating a small landing at the point of change. In a cut string format, a portion of the stringer is removed to follow the profile of the treads, exposing their edges and adding a layer of architectural detail that showcases the craftsmanship of the staircase. The result is a design that is both practical and visually refined — a bespoke staircase that works beautifully in a wide range of UK homes.
A T-shaped staircase is a distinctive architectural design in which a central flight rises to a landing, where two separate flights branch off in opposite directions — creating a layout that clearly resembles the letter “T”. Grand in its proportions and inherently symmetrical in character, it is the staircase of choice for large entrance halls, luxury homes, and any space that demands a centrepiece of real architectural ambition. Every T-shape staircase we build is entirely bespoke, designed from the ground up to suit your space and your vision.
A curved half-turn staircase is a sweeping, arc-driven design that rises through 180 degrees without a central column, making it one of the most graceful and architecturally compelling staircases available. Unlike a spiral stair, the structure flows freely through space with no core pole — creating a continuous, uninterrupted line from ground floor to landing. Crafted entirely bespoke, it suits both grand period properties and contemporary homes looking for a true centrepiece.
An elliptical or oval curved half-turn staircase is among the most technically demanding and visually arresting staircase designs available. Unlike a standard curved staircase, the elliptical form changes radius as it rises — creating an oval sweep that feels more open, more elongated, and altogether more sculptural. Without a central column and without a flat landing, it flows continuously from ground floor to upper level, making it one of the most sought-after bespoke staircase types in the UK.
A zig zag staircase consists of a folded structure — the name comes from the continuous zigzag line created by the run of risers, treads, and stringers. Self-supporting and visually striking, it is one of the defining staircase styles of contemporary residential architecture — minimal in its components, bold in its effect, and entirely without the newel posts or conventional balustrade of a traditional design. Built bespoke to your space, a zig zag staircase makes an immediate and lasting architectural statement in any modern interior.
If you’re after a good looking staircase that features a perfect and elegant look, then a curved staircase with nice balustrades and continuous handrails is just what you need. BJC is one of the most qualified staircase manufacturers in the UK.
We always take building regulations into account beforehand, and work within your budget. Please contact us now for a free quote.
The average cost of a new standard staircase is around £2,500 – £7,000.
Curved stairs cost more than standard ones. They can cost between £7,500 and £15,000 or more depending on the size, shape and type of materials used.
We have designed, manufactured and installed bespoke staircases throughout London — please see our completed projects in Kensington, Belgravia, Knightsbridge, Notting Hill, Hampstead, Swiss Cottage and Fulham. We also work across Essex and the wider South East
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