From left; Bronze Balustrade Project 4875, Art Deco Balustrade Project 6942, Georgian inspired balustrade Project 7060
STAIRCASE REPLACEMENT
the striking geometric shapes found on the
property’s front door.
Replacing an entire staircase is not
something you want to undertake lightly
but with careful planning, and a staircase
specialist it is as simple as replacing a
kitchen or bathroom.
Bisca also incorporated bezels on the
upright, where they meet the stair and
landing edges, a design detail based on
stainless steel bezels found on a period fire
surround in the property. The balustrade
is topped with an oak handrail to match
the original parquet flooring. The handrail
flows around the first-floor landing edge
and down the staircase with traditional Art
Deco swan neck transitions and finishes
with a simple pair of scrolls above the first
tread. The result is a design which looks
completely at home in its environment, an
elegant feature fit for the property.
If however if your staircase is structurally
sound but looking tired or in need of an
update then the most cost effective option
is to replace the balustrade an handrail.
Going further you may like to add new
feature treads at the foot of the staircase.
Remodelling the balustrade is a relatively
simple process but it can transform
the staircase and give a ‘wow’ factor to
your hall, creating that all important first
impression adding value to the house.
When replacing the balustrade there are
several things that should be taken into
consideration such as style of property,
cleaning & maintenance, light and who
lives there. Bisca always advise their
clients to use the best quality materials
available and handcrafted and natural
balustrades and hand-rails are making a
resurgence.
BRONZE BALUSTRADE PROJECT 4875
Mass market spindles of the old balustrade,
together with an angular handrail made the
entrance hall look dated. Their fussy design
did not fit with the modern, contemporary
style of the rest of the home.
The replacement bronze balustrade
uprights are hand forged from raw bronze
and finished by Bisca’s in house blacksmith.
Simple, elegant and of timeless design, they
give a contemporary feel to the property.
Bronze darkens as it ages naturally, so to
prevent this and retain the colour it was
treated with a clear lacquer.
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Bisca Bespoke Balustrades start from
£3,000 per metre
GEORGIAN INSPIRED BALUSTRADE
PROJECT 7060
Bronze Balustrade Project 4875,
A new hand polished hardwood handrail
flows without interruption down the entire
length of the stairs and around landings.
Bisca Bespoke Balustrades start from
£3,000 per metre
ART DECO BALUSTRADE PROJECT 6942
Bisca was commissioned to design an
Art Deco inspired balustrade for the main
staircase in a property of the same period.
The new balustrade is an elegant addition
to the impressive entry hall, which retains
many original features. Made in laser
cut and polished steel with contrasting
blackened infill panels, the design features
Inspired by Georgia Design the client asked
Bisca to design a new balustrade that
updated the staircase.
The unique design features uprights of
burnished steel with antique brass details.
The forged balustrade is hand made by
Bisca’s blacksmith in the forge at the
Yorkshire Workshop .
The balustrade is topped by an elliptical,
dark stained oak handrail.
Bisca bespoke Balustrades start from
£3,000 per metre
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