Design
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In the best homes, the staircase is the piece of sculpture you use most. A look at some of the most memorable we have seen.

A staircase is one of the few elements of a house that is both functional and purely expressive. Done well, it becomes the heart of the home and a quiet daily pleasure.
Timber, plaster and light
Our favourites are made of a single material — oiled timber, smooth plaster or poured concrete — and lit from above, so that the light moves across them throughout the day.
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