Staircases are taking centre stage in London's designer homes

The staircase is no longer hiding in the hall, instead it has a new role as a home’s stunning centrepiece.
Ruth Bloomfield18 February 2016

Elevating the functional into something beautiful is the ultimate hallmark of good design and few things in a house are more functional than its staircase.

The spine staircase
Maple treads, glass panels and an aluminium "rib cage" create a sculptural staircase in Northampton
Michaelis Boyd injected a bit of fun into this family home with a slide for the children and a more conventional descent for the adults

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