Top quarter-turn

Free up your interior with the top quarter-turn staircase! Choose the wood-metal design quarter-turn staircase or the classic wooden version to suit your interior décor. Wooden handrail, smooth aluminium balustrade, with or without risers — this quarter-turn staircase encourages creativity. Perfect for a stairwell too short for a straight staircase, the top quarter-turn staircase guarantees comfort and safety. Compare our models and choose your standard or bespoke turning staircase.

Definition of the top quarter-turn staircase

The top quarter-turn staircase is a staircase with a 90° angle at the top of the staircase. The straight flight of steps is at the bottom of the staircase, with the turning steps at the top. The footprint of the quarter-turn staircase is smaller than that of a straight staircase. The quarter-turn can be to the right or to the left. The materials used for quarter-turn staircases are:

  • Stainless steel, galvanised steel;

  • Wood (fir, beech, oak);

  • Concrete or glass.

Characteristics of a top quarter-turn staircase

Choose a quarter-turn staircase offering excellent value for money. Select the variations in materials, height and width for your classic or design quarter-turn staircase. Discover the advantages of the top quarter-turn staircase below!

Materials for top quarter-turn staircases

The wooden top quarter-turn staircase pairs perfectly with a classic-style interior. You have a choice of wood species for the treads and stringers (fir, beech and oak). Fancy something more daring? Mix stainless steel and metal for the handrail and balustrade. Is your interior design-oriented? Go for the top quarter-turn staircase without risers in wood and metal!

Height of the top quarter-turn staircase

The top quarter-turn staircase for floor heights above 2.70 m is part of the Woodup range! Gain tremendous space indoors, thanks to the storage options available beneath the bottom flight of steps. The standard height of the wooden quarter-turn staircase with risers ranges from 2.8 to 2.9 metres. Would you prefer a design quarter-turn staircase to access your mezzanine? Opt for a 16-step turning staircase model, height 3.96 m.

Tread widths for top quarter-turn staircases

Does your interior allow you to install a comfortable quarter-turn staircase? Go for a wide-tread staircase model (83 cm wooden treads). Without sacrificing height or safety, the narrower top quarter-turn staircase (70 cm treads, 54 cm treads) blends more discreetly into your interior. The standard classic top quarter-turn wooden staircase is available in 80 cm wide.

Choose your top quarter-turn staircase wisely

Optimise the price of your top quarter-turn staircase! The style of the staircase is a fundamental element — be demanding about the finish. The dimensions of the staircase (height, width, footprint, pitch) are criteria you absolutely need to know. The lighting of the staircase is a topic we recommend addressing at the time of purchase. If you need natural light indoors, opt for staircases without risers.

The different models of top quarter-turn staircases

The design of the staircase is a major consideration. A staircase is a piece of furniture in its own right, deserving particular attention to style, colours and finish. In addition, carefully study your stairwell, its dimensions and shape — the choice of a turning, straight or spiral staircase is always made from the top downwards.

The all-wood top quarter-turn staircase

Do you have a limited budget? Go for the all-fir kit top quarter-turn staircase. With a more flexible budget, consider a fir, oak or beech staircase with a metal rail balustrade. Does your stairwell have unusual dimensions? Choose a bespoke top quarter-turn staircase.

The wood-metal top quarter-turn staircase

For a design-led décor, go for the quarter-turn staircase with a central steel stringer. Ideal for a modern interior, the wood-metal staircase offers an exceptional level of finish. Solid beech or glued laminated beech treads, metal tube or rail balustrade and handrail — your staircase is available as a kit. As a modular staircase, you can position the quarter-turn at whatever height you choose.

The space-saving top quarter-turn staircase

Woodup offers you the space-saving option with the quarter-turn staircase with staggered steps. Glued laminated beech treads, central metal stringer (white, black or grey), steel tube balustrade and handrail, choose your modular kit staircase. Determine the number of steps according to the floor-to-floor height (from 2.04 to 2.76 m finished floor to finished floor).

Order your top quarter-turn staircase on Woodup

Expand your space with the top quarter-turn staircase and store items under the straight flight of staircase treads. Revitalise your interior décor with the wood-metal design quarter-turn staircase. Choose the finish and the colour of the central stringer, the wood for the treads (fir, beech, oak). All our models are available as a kit or pre-assembled. Any questions about the staircase height or the number of steps: contact our experts!