<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Bavari]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bavari specialises in high-end bespoke staircases across Ireland and the UK. If you are looking for Luxury Staircase solutions, contact Bavari today.]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:40:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bavari-stairs.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Makes an Elliptical Staircase Different From a Standard Curved Design?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both look similar in a photograph. Sweeping, open in the middle, no post through the centre, the kind of thing that anchors a hallway and makes people slow down on the way past. Yet in the workshop they behave like different animals entirely, and the reason comes down to one word: radius. A standard curved flight is drawn from a single radius point. Fix a centre, set a distance, sweep. Every part of that arc turns at exactly the same rate, so the geometry repeats itself endlessly as the...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/elliptical-staircase-vs-standard-curved-design</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a85be354ba2ed43243420c9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:30:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_272b64620ad848c28aae3d8370b7dc97~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Role of 3D Modelling in Curved Staircase Design: What Clients Should Expect Before They Approve Anything]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people meet the model as a picture. An attractive image lands in an inbox, everyone admires it, somebody replies "looks great", and the project moves on. That reaction is understandable. It's also slightly the wrong way round, because on bespoke work the pretty image and the manufacturing instruction are the same file. Approving the view means approving the geometry that drives the machinery. Which puts rather more weight on that email than the average client realises at the time. So...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/3d-modelling-curved-staircase-design-what-to-expect</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a85bd34a6645c6ec0bde9ce</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_804f79e0ccac4f43bd77a29be69b82f6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a Curved Staircase Needs a Structural Engineer as Well as a Staircase Designer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clients sometimes ask why we insist on involving an engineering consultant when we've been making these things for two decades. It's a fair question. The honest answer is that our drawings describe a shape, and a shape is not a load path. Those are related documents, but they answer different questions, and only one of them satisfies building control. There's a more interesting reason too, and it has to do with geometry rather than paperwork. A straight flight loaded from above mostly bends....]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/curved-staircase-structural-engineer-and-designer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a85bbc9bf417cadb9ecffae</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_10855f19e5a7477ab5c50a1eae89cb3c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is the Ideal Rise and Going on a Bespoke Curved Staircase?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask this question on a straight flight and you get a tidy answer: two numbers, applied identically to every step, done. Ask it about something that curves and the tidy answer falls apart almost immediately, because on a tapered step the going is not one measurement at all. It varies continuously across the width. Wide at the outer string, narrow at the inner one, and only correct at whichever position you decide people actually walk. That decision, not the raw figures, is what separates a...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/ideal-rise-going-bespoke-curved-staircase</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a85ae3c814189c216c518be</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_263b67c19299432c97bfd36d4e680eb5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elliptical vs Oval Staircases: Work Out Which Shape Belongs in Your Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask three builders what an oval staircase is and you may get three answers. Ask them about an elliptical one and, in my experience at least, the room goes quiet for a second. Both terms get used loosely on drawings, in showrooms, and across quotations, which is a nuisance when the shape of a flight has such a direct bearing on cost, comfort and the size of the hole you cut through the first floor. Some of that vagueness is harmless. Some of it is not. A client who signs off an "oval" design...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/elliptical-vs-oval-staircases</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a85a7094ba2ed432433f217</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:04:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_a5c8e9a95f5a4a999072695f3d7a4225~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Long Does a Period Staircase Restoration Typically Take?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restoring the staircase in a period home is one of those projects where the honest answer to "how long will it take?" is genuinely variable. It depends on the condition of the existing staircase, the scope of the work required, whether any bespoke components need to be fabricated, and how the project fits around the other works happening in the property at the same time. That said, it is possible to give meaningful guidance on what each stage involves and how long each typically takes, so you...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/how-long-period-staircase-restoration-take</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6733d6b59210289e94953b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:30:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_2bc9565c8e344a6b95511d6eb3a65b8b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Design a Curved Staircase That Works on Both Levels of an Open-Plan Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take the walls out of a house and something strange happens to the stairs. What used to sit quietly in a hallway, doing an unglamorous job nobody thought about, suddenly becomes an object in a room. Guests look at it while eating. Children run around it. Sunlight moves across it during the afternoon. Then, having done all of that on the ground floor, the same structure has to arrive upstairs and behave in a completely different way. That double life is the real design problem. Most advice...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/curved-staircase-open-plan-home-design</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a85aa7a4ba2ed432433fad0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_55496c92190148f39b81b3c5cd21cb66~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can a Spiral Staircase Serve as the Main Staircase in a Home?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The question comes up more often than you might expect, and it is a reasonable one to ask. A spiral staircase can work beautifully as the sole means of accessing upper floors in the right home, with the right design. But whether it is allowed to do so, and whether it is a good idea practically, depends on several factors that are worth understanding clearly before committing to a specification. The short answer is yes, a spiral staircase can serve as the main staircase in a home, but it must...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/can-spiral-staircase-serve-main-staircase-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a67319065a8c8dd285c4fb9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:30:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_57dc96da80934e7fbbf974e59dbbde33~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Choose the Right Diameter for a Spiral Staircase: A Complete Guide for Ireland and the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diameter is the single most consequential decision in specifying a spiral staircase. Get it right and the stair feels natural, comfortable, and appropriate for its purpose. Get it wrong and you have a staircase that is either too cramped to use comfortably on a daily basis or takes up far more floor space than the project can justify. The challenge is that diameter affects several things simultaneously: the clear walking space on each tread, the steepness of the flight, the footprint on the...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/how-to-choose-right-diameter-spiral-staircase</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a672f98388acffd1e3a912b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_32c54c53fef84eb7863f7e4826b586ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens to Concrete Stairs Over Time If They Are Left Unclad?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concrete has a reputation for being indestructible, and in many respects that reputation is deserved. It is one of the most durable building materials available, and a well-constructed concrete staircase can outlast most things in a home. But that durability is not unconditional. Left unclad and unprotected over a sustained period, even good quality concrete stairs will begin to show signs of wear, surface damage, and in some cases more serious structural deterioration. The question of what...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/what-happens-concrete-stairs-left-unclad-over-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a672e4635380d3132b821bb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_1fd8414b21ba44c8ad01045cd8b86df1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can a Curved Staircase Be Installed in a Renovation Rather Than a New Build?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The assumption that curved staircases belong exclusively in new builds is one of the most persistent misconceptions in residential design. It is understandable, perhaps, because most of the images people encounter show sweeping helical flights in freshly constructed entrance halls, with floor openings sized from scratch and no existing structure to work around. But the reality is rather more encouraging than that assumption suggests. Curved staircases can absolutely be installed in existing...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/curved-staircase-renovation-existing-home-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a672b91b6aa3139116120de</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:30:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_8a3d507cdc6046fcbe2f6fe83a4b22ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Safety and Curved Staircases: What Every Homeowner Should Understand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quick Answer: Yes, curved staircases can meet fire safety requirements in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Whether they do depends on their role as an escape route, their dimensional compliance, the fire protection measures surrounding them, and the overall configuration of the building. A well-designed curved staircase, specified and installed by an experienced manufacturer working in line with applicable regulations, is a safe and compliant means of escape. This article explains what the...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/curved-staircases-fire-safety-homeowners-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a672930d1a59ce0fe27e184</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:55:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_2cee550739a74fdc8ffe28bcd65fba7e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Continuous Handrails on Curved Staircases: What They Are and Why They Matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people picture a beautiful curved staircase, they often focus on the sweep of the treads or the drama of an open void. The handrail, perhaps, gets taken for granted. And yet it is one of the most technically demanding elements in the whole design, and on a curved staircase specifically, getting it right makes a visible difference to both the safety and the finished appearance of the staircase as a whole. A continuous handrail is exactly what the name suggests: a single flowing surface...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/what-is-a-continuous-handrail-curved-staircase</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3bafb096e17da783c6b301</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_7619c891b2774a20b7002752de8541e8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cladding Concrete Stairs in an Existing Home: What Is Actually Involved and Is It Worth Doing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The short answer is yes, concrete stairs can be clad in an existing home, and in most cases it is a genuinely practical project rather than a complicated one. But that answer comes with important qualifications, because the condition of the existing concrete, the design of the staircase, and the finish chosen all affect what is actually involved. What is straightforward in one property may require considerably more preparation work in another. This guide is aimed at homeowners who already...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/can-concrete-stairs-be-clad-existing-home-practical-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3bae1596e17da783c6afa5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_096ae5fd6d244744a396accaa8d69b95~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concrete Cladded Stairs and Minimalist Interiors: Why the Combination Works So Well]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stairs are often thought of as a purely functional element: something you need, something that has to fit within a certain space, something that connects floor to floor. In a minimalist interior, that thinking does not hold up particularly well. When the rest of the room has been stripped back to its essentials, when surfaces are clean and colour palettes are restrained, every element that remains carries more visual weight. The staircase, which often runs through the centre of a home,...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/role-concrete-clad-staircases-minimalist-interior-design</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3bacafa6b1dcc288e244fe</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_e316c0a8c1674be3baf761574bbbf920~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Maintain Concrete Clad Stairs: Care Guide by Finish Type]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concrete-clad stairs are built to last. The concrete structure beneath is one of the most durable materials used in residential construction, and when it is finished with a quality cladding layer, the staircase can hold up exceptionally well over many years of daily use. But here is the thing that often catches people off guard: the maintenance requirements vary significantly depending on the finish applied on top. What is right for a timber-clad stair is completely wrong for microcement. And...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/how-to-maintain-concrete-clad-stairs-care-guide-finish-type</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3baa8b96e17da783c6a886</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_8172dfa0ef9d43e284e3d776594f9a35~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curved Staircase Handrails: How to Choose the Right Profile for Your Design]]></title><description><![CDATA[A curved staircase handrail must follow both the pitch of the flight and the horizontal arc of the curve simultaneously, which makes it a significantly more complex specification than a straight rail. The most widely used profile on bespoke curved and helical staircases in Ireland and the United Kingdom is the circular or round section, typically between 40mm and 50mm in diameter, because it bends uniformly, maintains consistent grip strength throughout the arc, and meets building regulation...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/how-to-choose-handrail-profile-curved-staircase</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ba82672c7d18238c92e8a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_5d426a6e478f4ccd8a5cf3c6caee54f3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timber, Glass, and Metal for Curved Stairs: How to Choose the Right Materials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Material selection is, arguably, the most consequential decision in the design of a bespoke curved staircase. Get it right and every element works together: the weight of the timber, the transparency of the glass, the precision of the steel all reinforcing the same design intention. Get it wrong, and the result can feel disjointed, even if every individual component is high quality on its own. The challenge with curved stairs, specifically, is that the material demands are higher than they...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/best-materials-bespoke-curved-staircase-timber-glass-metal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ba642f11920469c418997</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:47:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_b443d9697cb64c7faeda8202ffce169a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bespoke vs Off-the-Shelf Staircases: Is the Investment Worth It?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's not pretend the price difference is small. A bespoke staircase costs considerably more than an off-the-shelf option, and anyone who tells you otherwise is glossing over something. So the real question is not whether bespoke staircases are expensive; they are. The question is whether the extra investment makes sense for your project, your home, and what you are trying to achieve. The answer, perhaps unsurprisingly, depends on a few things. For some homeowners, a pre-made staircase kit...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/bespoke-vs-off-the-shelf-staircases-investment-worth-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a26e09e7af0f73356985d48</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:33:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_9e8c9e163789468d904bd5f85c30a508~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Long Does It Take to Design and Install a Bespoke Staircase?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most common questions people have when commissioning a custom staircase is: how long will it take? And honestly, it is a fair thing to want to know before you start. If you are planning a new build, the staircase timeline needs to fit around the broader construction programme. If you are renovating, you probably want to know how long your home will be disrupted. The short answer is that a bespoke staircase project typically takes between one and ten weeks from order confirmation...]]></description><link>https://www.bavari-stairs.com/post/how-long-to-design-install-bespoke-staircase</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a26df367ed4057defe8a18d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:27:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8432a_fafdd3907f1e4b3baa82e7c0c91df0fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avaline Beggs</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>