The suspended ashlar staircase
A stone staircase is a major element in the decoration of your home.
Choosing a suspended staircase means opting for visual lightness : the ashlar staircase is ethereal and seems to float in the air without any structural support.
Technically the solid stone steps are in fact solidly fixed into the load-bearing wall, a construction that makes the stone staircase totally stable and resistant. The lowering of the load on the first step and the anchoring of the treads in the wall make it possible to achieve this real flight with solid stone (unlike Saracen vaulted masonry made of bricks and plaster), and offers the possibility of a grand aerial staircase with a lighter silhouette.
The principle of the suspended staircase means that all shapes of staircase can be created to suit your layout and the style you are looking for : a straight staircase or one with a quarter turn, a semi-spiral staircase, a spiral staircase… a visually lighter stone staircase, in harmony with the style of your interior.
Here are a few examples of suspended staircases made to measure in solid cut stone :
Durable, solid, aesthetic and timeless, natural stone is a major asset for responsible construction that can be adapted to any configuration.
Whether you’re looking for a minimalist, contemporary feel, a return to an old-fashioned style, or a staircase that fits in with an architectural ensemble, don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your made-to-measure stone staircase project.
For details and step-by-step instructions on installing a solid stone staircase, see our dedicated article.
