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From cascading chandeliers to hand-stitched leather handrails, statement stairs are redefining interiors as show-stopping centrepieces. Whether clad in rich, patinated leather or designed as dramatic, light-filled structures, these bespoke staircases and eye-catching stairwells blend craftsmanship with functionality—elevating both form and experience.
Discover how leading British designers Bill Amberg Studio and Cameron Design House are pushing the boundaries of bespoke staircases, stairwells and lobbies with striking materials and innovative detailing.
“Stairwells are no longer just transitional spaces; they’re becoming the heart of a home’s design, and a place where clients can experiment with size, scale and colour. Lighting plays a pivotal role in accentuating these spaces—imagine cascading chandeliers or sculptural pendants that mirror the lines of the staircase, adding both drama and functionality.”
Ian Cameron, Founder and Creative Director, Cameron Design House
“A leather staircase is not just a feature; it’s a living element of the home, designed to age gracefully and last for generations.”
Bill Amberg, Founder at Bill Amberg Studio
“When designing a chandelier for a staircase, scale and proportion are everything. A flowing composition that follows the vertical lines of the staircase can enhance the sense of height, while fluid, organic forms create a striking visual interplay with the architectural elements.”
Ian Cameron, Founder and Creative Director, Cameron Design House
“Bespoke leather staircases may get scuffed, but there’s no reason for them to ever need re-sanding or finishing. They’re there for two lifetimes. Leather is a very efficient choice when it comes to environmental impact. And that’s going to become more and more important.
It’s not just how valuable something appears to be. People’s idea of what “valuable” means is beginning to change. Value isn’t just about it being brand new, it’s about longevity and possibly having a past life… that’s what adds value.”
Bill Amberg, Founder at Bill Amberg Studio
“Leather brings warmth, tactility, and longevity to staircases and handrails—elements of a home that are touched every day. It wears in rather than out, developing a rich patina that tells the story of its use.”
Bill Amberg, Founder at Bill Amberg Studio
About Cameron Design House
Established in 2014 by Ian Cameron, Cameron Design House is internationally renowned for feature light installations of the highest quality. Proudly designed and manufactured in Britain, each design is handmade bespoke to individual project requirements by their expert team of craftsmen in the St John’s Wood, London studio.
With quality and precision the inherent trademark throughout the unique lighting collection and dedicated client service, Cameron Design House review each and every stage of the manufacture process to ensure beautiful, enduring designs.
For more information: camerondesignhouse.com | 020 7372 7748
About Bill Amberg Studio
Bill Amberg Studio has been at the forefront of leather innovation for 40 years, and stands today as an industry leader in bespoke leather products, interiors and furniture. Bringing together artisans from the worlds of saddlery, bag making, bookbinding and other forms of fine leathercraft, the studio has a mission to explore the aesthetic and material possibilities of leather, while also proudly holding their practices and those of their partner tanneries and suppliers to the industry’s highest ethical and sustainability standards.
Work includes bags and accessories – with the Bill Amberg iconic ‘Rocket Bag’ in the permanent collection at both London’s V&A and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art – through to timeless bespoke furniture and interiors for high-end private residences for Sir David Chipperfield, Veere Grenney and Amin Taha.
Commercial projects include the Fine Watch department at Harrods, as well as cultural institutions around the globe, including the Royal Academy of Arts and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries at Westminster Abbey.
For more information please visit billamberg.com | Follow on Instagram: @billambergstudio
Cover image: Haara Metsa, a bespoke chandelier by Cameron Design House
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