We’re now FSC certified

Handrail Creations are pleased to announce that we are now fully FSC™ certified.

The FSC certification further enhances our commitment to sustainability. It will also support our future growth ambitions by ensuring compliance for larger commercial projects stipulating FSC certified …

Business award nomination for handrail creations

The family owned business, which has notably just been appointed to make and install handrails in the Houses of Parliament, has been shortlisted in the Newcomer category of the 2015 North West Business Masters Awards. The company has made to …

800 metre job in motion

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HC are under-way with the production of almost a kilometre of bespoke timber handrails for the Zig-zag building and Kings Gate in central London. The £175m development will provide office, leisure and retail space over 234,000 sq feet and is …

Handrails and spindles in Atrium gallery of school by Handrail Creations

Top 5 Things to Consider with Handrails in a Commercial Build

When considering investing in a hand rail for your commercial development, there are certain considerations to take into account before taking the plunge.  As we create a range of tailor made bespoke services designed to meet your tastes and requirements, …

Spiral staircase in an old building with continuous sweeping handrail

Top 5 Features Every Home Should Have

Want to design a home with that ‘wow factor?’ Then here are a few head-turning features you don’t want to miss out.

  1. Continuous Handrail

Nothing radiates demure decadence and ostentatious opulence better than a sweeping staircase handrail. The hallmark of …

Advantages of Modern Manufacturing over Hand Carving

Modern manufacture has essentially replaced traditional hand carving methods. Although many mourn the loss of hand carved items, there are numerous advantages attributed to modern manufacturing that make it the ultimate choice. When it comes to selecting your bespoke hand …

Timber handrails – a turnkey solution

Do you need a timber handrail for your project? Handrail Creations can help.

Residential or commercial, big or small, deciding on the right timber handrail can be overwhelming, so we like to keep it simple for you, and take care …

we don’t just win awards

This year not only are we winning awards, but we’re making them too!

As part of a strong relationship with the Timber Trade Journal we have been asked to design & manufacture this years trophies. We can’t give any secrets …

London Airport Retail Fit-Out

Drawing on our skills, imagination and ‘can do’ attitudes, the team successfully created an oversized traditional pillar post box to be used as part of a retail fit-out display project. Charming, polished and one-of-a-kind, the post pox is resounding proof …

Staircase spiral curved handrail balustrade

3 of the most inspirational spirals in the world

If you are searching for spiral stairs to gawk at in adoration, then look no further:

1. The Vatican Museum Spiral Stairs
Ah, the famous and incredibly visually stunning set of spiral stairs in the Vatican Museum. These stairs (see …

Another Job Well Done

It’s always nice to get feedback on a job, especially one on our doorstep. Handrail Creations recently completed the supply, manufacture, install and french polishing of a bespoke sapele mahogany handrail for a high end staircase manufacturer in Lancashire. Here …

Staircases – an art of their own

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The renowned painter James Whistler once wrote that “an artist is not paid for his labour but for his vision.” How right he was.

To the undiscerning eye, staircases provide a necessary function within any building: they help you go …