This project took place in a characterful semi-detached home on the outskirts of Blackheath. The new owners wanted something special to make their home truly their own. Our work included the staircase, along with the upstairs bedrooms and hallway, adding warmth and continuity throughout the upper floors. The ground floor already featured a wooden floor installed by the previous owners, which we complemented to create a seamless flow across the entire property.

As is often the case, our customers are a married couple who had differing tastes when it came to their new floor. The husband favoured the clean simplicity of boards, while the wife loved the elegance of herringbone parquet. Our solution was to combine the two layouts in a way that highlighted the strengths of each, creating both harmony and balance.

Using the same high-quality, factory-finished wood throughout, we crafted seamless joints and laid the boards with precision to ensure symmetry across each room. Herringbone parquet was chosen for the hallway, where its beauty could be admired by all, while the bedrooms and staircase were finished with boards for a more practical, functional touch. The result is a floor that satisfies both tastes, blending style and function effortlessly.

The original staircase was a metal structure, made from a tin-like material and later covered with timber, most likely in the 1950s. In the post-war period, budgets for home construction were tight, and builders often relied on more affordable materials. Our focus was on carefully preparing and reinforcing the staircase to eliminate creaks and rattles, ensuring it was stable, solid, and built to last. We also enhanced the design of the steps with a traditional bullnose detail, perfectly in keeping with the character of the home. The clients were delighted to preserve a timeless, traditional aesthetic, avoiding ultra-modern trends in favour of a style that complemented the property’s heritage.