A stair is the one element of a building that everyone touches. It deserves as much attention as a piece of furniture.

Rhythm and rest

Comfortable stairs follow a simple rule: two risers plus one tread should equal a natural stride. Get it wrong by a centimetre and people notice, even if they cannot say why.

A place to pause

We like stairs that are slightly wider than they need to be, with a landing where you can stop and look out. In a house, it often becomes the favourite place to sit.