Find the traditional staircase of your dreams

Are you looking for a traditional staircase? Woodup offers you a wide range of classic or contemporary style staircases. Give your interior a functional, durable, all-wood staircase that stands the test of time without going out of style.
Discover our complete range of traditional wooden staircases — standard, affordable, and comfortable. Straight, quarter-turn, spiral, with or without risers, all our traditional staircases are designed to provide you with a refined and original aesthetic while guaranteeing a high level of quality.

The traditional staircase: quality and modularity

A traditional staircase is an indoor staircase, outdoor, bespoke, or standard. Woodup traditional staircases are in kit form and easy to assemble. The traditional staircase brings a refined and discreet aesthetic to a décor, sometimes with a contemporary touch. With a quality structure, the traditional staircase reinforces the family character of an interior.
Traditional staircases come with or without risers, fitted with balusters, and offer notable comfort of use. The most common material is wood (beech, oak, fir), sometimes enhanced with wood and metal combinations (steel, aluminium, stainless steel).

Wood species: all the benefits of natural wood

Be meticulous when choosing the wood species. This is what determines the overall aesthetic. The species also determines its durability. With this in mind, Woodup works with three species: oak, beech, and fir.

Fir is light and warm. It will suit bright interiors and smaller budgets. Beech is denser. Slightly pinkish, it integrates well into a contemporary décor. Oak, light brown to golden brown, among the most expensive, is ultra versatile.

Comfort and ergonomics: key strengths of the traditional staircase

A staircase must also be selected for its ease of use. And for good reason. The staircase is a piece of furniture, but also a means of access to the upper floor of your home. This is why one of your criteria must be its ergonomics.

To do this, consider the passage width (tread width). Add the criterion of the going (tread depth). Also check the step height and the overall inclination of the staircase. Our experts are at your disposal to answer these questions.

Easy installation thanks to the Woodup kit system

A kit staircase allows you to save on assembly costs. To better support you, we have designed easy-to-assemble staircases. All our traditional staircases are delivered with instructions. Developed by our technicians, they are clear and detailed.

Assembling your staircase requires only a few basic tools. Allow a full day for two people. A beginner DIYer can carry out the operation. For more peace of mind, our customer service team can advise you during installation.

Straight or quarter-turn traditional staircase: timeless atmosphere

Bring a warm decorative touch to your home with a traditional all-wood staircase. These staircases fully respect the historical vision of the staircase. Indeed, their construction uses a single material — wood — from the treads to the balusters, including the handrail and risers depending on the model. With the traditional staircase, you refine the design of your interior while enjoying the natural warmth of wood.

The straight all-wood traditional staircase

Choose a bespoke traditional staircase with a wooden baluster or spindle handrail and risers. You have the option to fully configure your staircase (height, width, length, and footprint), and adjust the tread and stringer sections. The staircase material is fir, beech, or oak, in raw, natural, grey, or white limed finish. Woodup also offers standard, affordable traditional staircases in beech, fir, or oak species. All straight traditional wooden staircases are delivered as a kit and easy to assemble.

Quarter-turn all-wood traditional staircase

Combine the design advantages of the all-wood traditional staircase with the space-saving benefits of the quarter-turn or double quarter-turn model. These models exist with or without risers and are fitted with a wooden handrail with balusters or cylindrical wooden posts.
Woodup offers three wood species to choose from depending on the model. The turn of the staircase is at the top, bottom, right, or left — to be chosen according to the layout of your home. Are your space constraints significant? Opt for the bespoke traditional quarter-turn staircase made to measure. The advantage of these traditional staircases is their comfort of use.

Cosy style with the traditional spiral staircase

The spiral staircase, also known as a helical staircase, is a staircase model that saves space in a home. This staircase gives a particularly cosy design to the room where it is located. Choose these staircases if you want to blend the traditional spirit of a home with a contemporary style. To let light through, all our traditional helical staircases are open-riser.

Traditional helical staircase: fir or beech

The open-riser helical staircase lets light through in your interior spaces. Woodup invites you to choose between fir or glued laminated beech for these classic-design staircases. Depending on the model, these staircases are available in diameters of 120, 136, or 140 cm. You can choose the height of the staircase, from 2.60 to 2.86 m.

Wooden handrail and balustrade

Woodup delivers its staircases with a landing and a landing balustrade with straight posts and spindles. Some models feature a wooden handrail and balustrade with balusters (rectangular or turned section, per flight of four steps). The handrail is of traditional style, moulded, in various species (fir, beech, etc.).

The traditional and contemporary staircase: a touch of wood and metal

Would you like to give your straight, quarter-turn, or double quarter-turn traditional staircase a touch of contemporary style? Opt for a round-section wooden handrail with cable or metal bar balustrade. To go a little further, choose a straight or quarter-turn staircase without risers, with a wooden handrail in round or moulded section, with horizontal grey or black metal bars and square wooden posts.

Woodup traditional staircases: safety and standards

Ergonomics — mentioned previously — is a fundamental criterion. But it directly relates to safety. Regarding staircases, safety is guaranteed in France and Europe by strict standards (NF P21-210, P01-012).

They govern manufacturing. Any staircase that does not meet the criteria cannot be sold. The standards govern step height, balustrade height, handrail height, staircase pitch, etc. At Woodup, all our staircases are compliant.

Depending on your needs, you can reinforce these standards. A safer handrail, thicker posts, addition of risers — anything is possible. These precautions are appreciated by families with young children as well as by seniors.

Why choose a traditional wooden staircase?

The traditional wooden staircase is full of advantages. One thing is certain: it stands the test of time. If you are looking for a safe bet, this is the staircase for you. Its strength also lies in its versatility. It suits all styles! It fits as well in an architect-designed house as in a Norman longhouse.

There are other positive points. Note, for example, its natural warmth. With a well-chosen species, it creates a unique atmosphere. A traditional wooden staircase immediately gives a family spirit to an interior.

Finally, traditional staircases are versatile. Our range includes straight models for elongated stairwell openings. If space is limited, you can opt for spiral staircases. Our kit staircases adapt to all configurations.

Maintenance and longevity: our advice

Whether in fir, beech, or oak, the traditional wooden staircase is a piece of furniture for life. Well maintained, your staircase will remain sturdy, reliable, and elegant. Wood is a resilient material. But it requires a little care to fulfil its promises.

The first thing to think about is regular cleaning. To do this, avoid harsh household products. Use a clean cloth dampened with a mild universal cleaner. Avoid sponges, mops, and water.

If the staircase is heavily used, protect it with a special varnish or a floor hardener. In the event of deep scratches, localised sanding of the wood can remove them. Finally, it is always possible, through a full sanding (or abrasive blasting) to restore the staircase to like-new condition.

Budget to plan for your wooden staircase

Keeping the renovation budget in check is a key concern. Our models are designed by optimising all cost areas while maintaining a premium level of quality. Prices range, for a standard staircase, from £550 to £2,500.

The entry-level models are straight fir staircases without risers. The premium models are in glued laminated oak, quarter-turn, with risers. In between, we offer beech staircases. We offer payment in three interest-free instalments.

Décor inspiration: integrating the traditional staircase

The wooden staircase, as a piece of furniture, must also be considered as a decorative element. Due to its footprint, it even occupies a central place. As such, your choice must be based on solid aesthetic considerations, well-founded and carefully thought through.

Oak brings an authentic note, rustic and country-style, to a room. Beech, lighter in colour, lends the space a sense of lightness. It lets through more light, especially when it has open risers. Fir directly evokes a Scandinavian feel.

Woodup's strengths: expertise and support

Woodup does more than manufacture staircases. We support our customers in the success of their renovation projects. New build or renovation, each of our staircases fits in easily. As kits, they are easy to assemble for a novice.

Our advisors guide you in choosing the model and installation. Sourced from responsible timber supply chains (PEFC), our products comply with all applicable standards. We provide a wide range of tips, tutorials, and guides.

FAQ: your questions, our answers

Based in Auvergne, we offer the widest range of kit staircases sold online and delivered to your door. But you probably have questions. Consult the answers to frequently asked questions from our customers.

How long does it take to install a traditional staircase?

Depending on the model, the number of steps, and the format, allow between half a day and a full day. Installation requires two people.

Which wood species should I choose based on my interior style?

Consider the natural light in the room, the décor style, and the intensity of use. Beech is the perfect compromise: elegant, sturdy, and bright.

Can you paint the staircase yourself?

Yes, many tips and tutorials are available on our website. All our wooden staircases can be customised to your liking. Be sure to follow the application instructions for your products.

Should you buy a standard or bespoke staircase?

The standard staircase is perfect for tight budgets. However, it often requires minor structural adaptation work. We recommend opting instead for the Woodup bespoke staircase, which is easier to install.

How can you extend the life of the staircase?

It is very simple. Clean it regularly with a mild product and a dry cloth. Best of all: before first use, apply a protective product (hard oil, varnish, or floor hardener).

Traditional staircase: discover our range

Woodup is a manufacturer and designer of bespoke and standard kit traditional staircases. Contemporary or classic, the Woodup traditional staircase is easy to live with and offers you a high level of safety. Straight staircases with beech, oak, or fir treads, helical staircases with a central steel stringer — the Woodup traditional staircase comes in many forms. A question about your future traditional staircase: contact our experts via our form or directly by email.