As we move through 2025, staircase design continues to evolve — blending bold aesthetics with practical engineering. Whether for a home renovation, commercial project, or new build, today’s staircases are more than functional: they’re architectural centrepieces.
Below, we explore the top staircase trends for 2025 and how Riteweld Engineering can help turn your vision into reality with custom-fabricated steel solutions.
1. Floating Staircases
Minimalist and elegant, floating staircases are a leading trend this year. With hidden supports and open risers, they create the illusion of steps suspended in mid-air. Often paired with glass balustrades, they maximise light and create a feeling of openness.
How Riteweld can help: We design and fabricate custom floating staircase structures using precision-welded steel, ensuring both safety and aesthetics. Our team works closely with architects to conceal support brackets while maintaining full structural integrity.
2. Mixed Material Designs
Combining steel with timber, glass, or stone is gaining popularity in 2025. This trend reflects a shift toward natural-meets-industrial style. Steel provides the frame, while other materials offer contrast and warmth.
How Riteweld can help: We supply strong, custom steel frameworks ready to pair with your chosen materials. Whether you need curved steel stringers or concealed fixings, we tailor the fabrication to your architect’s plans.
3. Spiral and Helical Staircases
Compact and stylish, spiral and helical staircases are ideal for smaller spaces or as a design feature. In 2025, we’re seeing more use of curved glass and powder-coated finishes to elevate their look.
How Riteweld can help: We offer bespoke spiral staircase fabrication using rolled steel and perforated or closed treads. All designs are fully custom and built to meet UK building regulations.
4. Bold Colour Finishes
Gone are the days of plain grey metal. Powder-coated staircases in black, deep green, or even terracotta are trending this year. These tones make a staircase a statement piece without needing complex shapes.
How Riteweld can help: We provide powder-coating as part of our fabrication service, offering a wide colour range with durable finishes suitable for interior or exterior staircases.
5. Glass Balustrades with Minimal Steel Framing
Seamless glass continues to be in high demand, especially when paired with clean-lined steel detailing. The trend leans toward uninterrupted views and sleek, modern profiles.
How Riteweld can help: Our team can fabricate ultra-slim steel balustrade frames and posts, cut to size and prepped for installation with toughened or laminated glass panels. We work with both frameless and low-profile designs.
6. Industrial-Style Staircases
Industrial chic is here to stay in 2025. Think exposed steel, visible welds, and perforated treads. Popular in commercial, retail, and loft-style spaces, this trend brings raw materials to the forefront.
How Riteweld can help: With our in-house plasma cutter and metal bending equipment, we create custom industrial-style staircases that are both functional and visually striking. We also offer galvanised or blackened steel finishes.
7. Integrated Lighting
Lighting built into the staircase structure — such as LED strips under treads or within balustrades — adds safety and dramatic effect. It’s increasingly popular in 2025 for both residential and commercial designs.
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Work With a Trusted Staircase Fabricator
With over 40 years of experience, Riteweld Engineering has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality custom steelwork across Oxfordshire and the UK. Whether you’re looking for a striking new staircase, a bespoke structural feature, or reliable installation support — we’re here to help.
📍 Based in Banbury, we work with homeowners, architects, and developers on projects of all sizes.
📞 Phone: 01295 250 995
📧 Email: enquiries@riteweldengineering.co.uk
🌐 Website: www.riteweldengineering.co.uk
Let’s turn your staircase vision into a reality.