This bespoke cantilevered stone staircase was designed, manufactured and installed by Carvero for a newly converted luxury family home in the Leicestershire countryside, near Walton on the Wolds. The house has a modern Georgian character, and the staircase was created to sit naturally within this refined architectural setting. 

Arranged as one elegant flight with two 90-degree turns, the staircase brings a graceful sense of movement into the entrance hall. The winders are carefully set out, allowing the stair to turn comfortably and naturally while maintaining generous proportions and a calm architectural rhythm. 

The staircase sits beautifully within the entrance hall, with enough presence to define the space without dominating it. Its strength is in its quiet sophistication: well proportioned, graceful and completely at ease within the architecture of the house. 

One of the most considered details is the soffit. Rather than creating one completely continuous underside, we introduced a fine 12 mm lip between each step. This small shadow detail catches the light as it moves across the limestone, giving the underside of the staircase depth and interest without making the design feel busy. It is a subtle feature, but one that rewards close attention. 

The staircase was made from fine Portuguese limestone, chosen for its soft tone and natural elegance. The pale stone sits beautifully against the darker floor, muted wall colour, black balusters and sweeping walnut handrail. Together, these materials give the entrance hall a modern classical feel: formal enough for a country residence, but still warm and comfortable as a family home. 

The balustrade and handrail were also carefully considered. The black-finished metal balusters give the staircase a light vertical rhythm, while the walnut handrail adds warmth and movement. The result is a cantilevered stone staircase that feels elegant, practical and beautifully integrated into the interior. 

As stonemasons in Leicestershire, Carvero specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke stone staircases for private homes, country houses and architect-led interiors across the UK. This project is a good example of our approach: carefully proportioned design, natural stone, precise craftsmanship and quiet architectural detail working together.