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Stairway Inspiration: Trending Staircase Colour Ideas & More
Looking for colour ideas for staircases? The colours you choose for your stairway – your steps, balustrades, rails, and surrounding walls – can have a big impact on the overall aesthetic of the space. Whether you’re looking for colour ideas for staircases in your own home, in a building you manage, or in a domestic…
Staircases 101: What Are the Different Types of Staircases?
What are the different types of staircases? A staircase is comprised of a flight of steps between two (or more) floors, including any landings, handrails, and balustrades. But more than a means of getting from one floor to another, a staircase can be a key interior design feature of a space. There are a range…
Staircase Trends and Ideas for 2023 – What is Trending in Staircases?
With a focus on deep and rich colours, bold patterns, and ornate furnishings – maximalist interior design has returned to popularity over the past few years. 2023 stairway trends will follow suit with a focus on statement stairways that add texture, style, and personality to your spaces. The popularity of quality materials – glass, metal,…
Advantages Of A Metal Staircase
When designing a staircase for your commercial space or property, there are a number of key decisions you will have to make – most importantly what material the staircase will be constructed from. The traditional material option used was timber, however more architects, homeowners and developers are opting for steel structures as this enables more…
Staircase Trends 2022
The evolving pandemic and advances in sustainability has shifted the way architectural design is perceived in 2022. There is an ever-growing appreciation of craftmanship as well as a trend towards the mixing of styles, finishes and unique features in staircase design. The use of visually personalised features with sustainable finishes are rising in popularity in…
Meet The Canal Team
Canal Architectural has a heritage of design innovation, quality manufacture and efficient installation that stretches back to our formation in 1924. The Canal team represents a group of passionate and industry leading professionals that continually push the creative boundaries in metalwork fabrication to achieve the most captivating solutions. Our combined and unique experience in metalwork fabrication means we will work…
Staircase design for the evolving commercial landscape
What is the role of staircase design for commercial spaces in 2021? Office spaces have completely changed over the past year as businesses begin to adapt to the evolving working environment. At Canal we are beginning to see a shift occurring in office developments along with the approach to commercial interior and architectural design. The…
A long-standing collaborative relationship with Modus Workspace
Canal Architectural are proud to have a long-standing collaborative relationship with leading design and build firm, Modus Workspace. Canal has worked directly with Modus to engineer exquisite architectural metalwork designs for some of the UK’s most prestigious projects over the years. A few of these include Mitie at the Shard, William Hill, Tag Worldwide, Embassy…
Staircase Hall Of Fame
The team at Canal Architectural have completed some of the most innovative and breath-taking staircase installations across the UK and overseas. Canal Architectural as part of Canal Engineering has a heritage of design innovation, quality manufacture and efficient installation dating back to 1924. Our unsurpassed expertise in architectural metalwork forms part of everything we do…
Innovative Architectural Metalwork
Architects and designers are exploring unique ways to create innovative, structural installations achieved through architectural metalwork fabrication. The increased creativity and precision in metalwork fabrication means the most complex architectural designs can be brought to life. There are numerous ways to utilise bespoke architectural metalwork in both interior and exterior spaces including the use of…
Feature staircases for luxury apartments at BBC Television Building
Canal Architectural were approached to supply and fit 14 feature staircases to the iconic BBC Television Building apartments. The Grade II listed building in White City, West London was recently converted into luxury apartments and penthouse suites. This first apartment staircase was manufactured in mild steel and featured folded steel plate treads, clad in timber….
Reimagine your stairs
A striking staircase design is the focal point of your walkthrough and should blend seamlessly with the rest of your interior. Not only should the design impact and complement your interior space but it should also be practical. The team of technical experts at Canal have put together a short guide of points to consider…
Top 5 residential staircase projects
At Canal we have a wealth of experience and reputation for design innovation in supplying to the residential sector. Canal Architectural provides exceptional standards and high quality finishes every time. Our greatest strength lies in turning your design brief into reality. We take on board all of your specification requirements to ensure that the finished…
Top staircase trends 2021
The 2021 staircase trends offer all the inspiration needed to reinvent your staircase design. Over the past year, homeowners, architects and designers have placed growing importance on bespoke, sustainable and elegant staircase design trends. The combination of classic and modern features, mixing styles and finishes into the staircase design is emerging in 2021. Neutral based…
Top 5 commercial metalwork projects
At Canal Architectural we have over 30 years experience in designing bespoke metalwork solutions for the commercial sector. From high-end staircases to bespoke architectural metalwork for commercial and public spaces including offices, universities, restaurants, theatres and retail outlets. Our greatest strength lies in turning your design brief into reality and we’ve supplied some unique metalwork…
Why choose a Cantilever staircase design
Why choose a cantilever staircase design? The Cantilever staircase is a truly unique piece of engineering and can create the biggest style statement and transform the interior of a property or internal space. So why is the Cantilever staircase design so revered? More than any other staircase design, the cantilever makes a style statement and…
Homeowners staircase design guide
Your staircase is the focal point your interior space and the place that links both people and spaces together. Not only should the design impact and complement your interior space but it should also be practical. The team of technical experts at Canal have created an essential staircase guide to advise you on all design…
Surface Design Show 2020
Canal Architectural are pleased to announce we’re exhibiting at the Surface Design Show from 11th-13th February 2020. The Surface Design show is the leading event for architects and designers to explore the very best in material innovation. The event will be taking place at the Business Design Centre in Islington; visit Canal at showroom 332…
What are the parts of a staircase called (staircase terminology)
Staircases come in many different shapes, styles and sizes; however, the parts of the staircase are normally universal for each staircase. Each component has its own function whether it be an aesthetic design feature or important safety element each different part of a staircase has its own important role. When you are designing a staircase…
UK Staircase Regulations
A tailor made staircase is the structural masterpiece of a property or commercial space. The perfect design solution should incorporate all the elements of style, practicality and safety. A staircase design should not only look aesthetically pleasing but also be safe to use – that’s why it’s imperative your staircase complies with current building regulations….
