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Welcome to Bisca's news blog. In addition to news, views, projects under construction and industry articles, this section hosts popular 'From the Bottom Step' - written by Richard McLane.

From the Bottom Step contains definitive articles, staircase trends, tips, tricks, thoughts & random musings from Richard McLane, Founder & Design Director.

For further information about any of the articles or features, please contact Bisca on marketing@bisca.co.uk


Staircase Ideas: A Guide from Real Homes

Staircase Ideas: Are you ready to make the statement staircase you’ve always dreamed of? Bisca was featured recently in Real Homes ‘Guide to... Read More

A Step Towards Sustainability | Farmhouse Staircase

Farmhouse Staircase - a step towards sustainability Featured in Homebuilding and Renovating, Bisca's latest sustainable staircase installation was covered in their Green Homes... Read More

Homes & Interiors Scotland | Oct 20 | Easy on the eye

Bisca staircase featured in "easy on the eye" Homes & Interiors Scotland featured one of our staircases in the Building & Renovating Guide... Read More

Helical or Spiral Staircase | Know The Difference

Helical and spiral staircases are often confused because at first glance they look to be quite similar. However, in reality, their structures are... Read More

I-Build | Aug 20 | Stairs & Balustrades

I-build included one of our staircases in their Stairs and Balustrades feature for the August edition. The project is also the subject of... Read More

Real Homes | Sept 20 | Guide to Staircases

Our recycled timber staircase of Vodka Oak was featured in a Guide to Staircases, published by Real Homes in their September 2020 edition.... Read More

Country Homes & Interiors | Aug 20 | Loft Conversions

The August issue of Country Homes & Interiors features a Bisca project as part of an article on making a loft space work... Read More

Self Build & Design | Jul 20 | Case Study

A nice case study in July’s edition of Self Build & Design Magazine featuring the lovely Sanctuary House with a Bisca staircase. Barc... Read More

English Home | May 20 | Creating The Dream

The May issue of English Home features this beautiful staircase and bridge. In a building filled with ancient oak beams, ash may seem... Read More

Inex | March 2020 | A Twisted Classic

Our unusual design of twisted bronze uprights caught the eye of the editorial team at Inex Magazine. The article features a new staircase... Read More

Understanding Staircase Lighting

Staircase lighting is key to how home interiors look and feel. When designed and executed carefully, feature staircase lighting creates a welcoming ambience;... Read More

To extend or not?

Ric Blenkharn FRIBA FRSA, Director of multi-award winning architects, Bramhall Blenkharn Leonard, asks if you really need that extension. One of the first... Read More