A mono stringer runs one central steel spine under the treads for a minimal look. A double stringer uses two, adding rigidity and a more substantial feel that suits wider runs. A cantilever anchors treads into a structural wall with nothing visible on the open side, giving the most dramatic result and needing the most structural provision.

Floating stairs use open risers by design, and tread spacing is set with comfort and safety in mind rather than left to chance. If you have young children, we discuss the configuration and the railing infill early, since a closer infill or a glass balustrade changes how the stair works day to day.

Yes. Interior work is rarely subject to community design review, but where a development does have standards covering visible alterations we supply drawings and finish samples so the project clears review without a second round. Exterior stairs more often need that documentation.

They are among the better fits. Contemporary homes are designed around open plans and clean lines, and a conventional closed staircase is usually the heaviest object left in an otherwise light interior. A floating stair removes that mass and turns the staircase into a feature instead of an obstruction.