Hermes
Commercial Property
The Hermes project showcases Handrail Creations’ expertise in hardwood handrail design for the luxury retail sector. Handrail Creations has worked with some of the world’s leading retail brands, including Google, Apple, Hugo Boss and Harvey Nichols, and for this project we produced a bespoke wooden handrail for the new Hermes flagship store in Cadogan Place.
Installed by our client’s own team, the hardwood handrails were fully pre-assembled in our factory before being wrapped in leather on-site, finishing off a sweeping, bold staircase at the heart of the store.
Wooden Handrail Design for a Luxury Retail Staircase
Designing a wooden handrail for a flagship retail environment calls for a different approach to a residential staircase, as the finished piece needs to reflect the brand’s own design language whilst standing up to daily footfall from customers and staff. For Hermes, that meant a hardwood handrail design with clean, sweeping lines that could later be finished in leather to tie in with the store’s interior.
Our bespoke timber handrails are manufactured using precision CNC technology, allowing us to produce a hardwood core that holds its shape and strength once wrapped, whilst still following the bold curve of the staircase.
Pre-Assembled Hardwood Handrails, Manufactured Off-Site
Rather than manufacturing the handrail in sections on site, the hardwood handrails for this project were fully pre-assembled in our factory. This allowed the majority of the joinery and shaping work to be completed away from the retail environment, before the handrails were installed by the client’s own team and finished with a hand-wrapped leather covering on site.
The result is a sweeping, bold staircase that showcases how a hardwood handrail design can be adapted to suit a high-end commercial fit-out.
Looking for a Bespoke Hardwood or Wooden Handrail Design?
Whether you’re planning a flagship retail fit-out or another commercial project, Handrail Creations can design and manufacture bespoke hardwood and wooden handrails tailored to your brand and space. Browse our commercial gallery for more examples or contact our team to discuss your project.
FAQs
What makes the Hermes handrail design unique?
The hardwood handrails were pre-assembled in our factory, then wrapped in leather on site to finish off a striking staircase within the Hermes flagship store.
Do you offer installation services?
Yes! We can provide either supply-only manufacturing (like for the Hermes project) or a complete service including surveying, design, manufacture, finishing and installation, depending on the requirements of your project.
Do you manufacture handrails for retail and commercial projects?
Yes – we’ve worked with a number of leading luxury retail brands and other business spaces, designing bespoke wooden and hardwood handrails for commercial fit-outs. Browse our commercial gallery for more examples.
Can hardwood handrails be finished with leather or other materials?
Absolutely. For the Hermes project, the hardwood handrails were wrapped in leather on site to complement the store’s interior – and this is just one example of how we can tailor the finish of a wooden handrail design to suit your brand. For tailored guidance on how we can design and hand-finish your bespoke project, simply get in touch.
Can I see similar commercial projects?
Browse our commercial projects gallery to see more examples of bespoke hardwood and wooden handrail design completed for retail and commercial clients.