Chicagoland's #1 choice for custom stairs since 1969.
In 1969, Designed Stairs was born in the garage of Bob DuCharme's Naperville home. Soon after, we moved to an industrial space in West Chicago, then grew to build our own facility in Sandwich, Illinois.
As we grew, we expanded our service area. 55+ years later, you would be hard-pressed to find a Chicago suburban town that doesn't have a Designed Stairs installed. While styles change, quality never goes out of style — many of the homes we did stairs in 55 years ago still enjoy their Designed Stair.
If you're a homeowner, builder, designer, or renovator in Chicagoland, our stair experts will bring your vision to life with craftsmanship, premium materials, and personalized service tailored to your home.
Designed Stairs is your full-service staircase partner, from concept to completion, proudly serving Chicagoland. We handle every detail with care and craftsmanship.
Servicing all communities throughout Chicagoland, Southern Wisconsin, and Northern Indiana. We have installed custom stairs in nearly every town throughout Chicagoland in our 55+ year history — from Waukegan to Woodstock and Wonder Lake, from Rockford to Ottawa, from Yorkville to New Lenox and Tinley Park, and from Evanston to Lake Forest.
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The reviews people share with us prove our dedication to quality, service, and results.
“Designed Stairs has everything I need to be able to do stair remodels seamlessly and efficiently. They are a “one-stop shop” for my clients and me. I can send clients to visit their website to select styles or visit their showroom to see actual stair parts. My Designed Stairs rep will help with design if needed. I can also get technical advice and detailed drawings — both of which make planning jobs at the front end so much more accurate and easier. In the end, my time at the jobsite is shortened because of my business relationship with Designed Stairs. The parts are delivered and accurate, and of course top quality. My clients are always more than satisfied with the completed project. This is why I consider our relationship more like a partnership between our companies.”
“I wanted to thank everyone for the fabulous job on my stair. The installers were outstanding, and the whole process of the stair was great. It was the only thing in my remodel project that went off without a hitch.”
“Designed Stairs has partnered with us for over 30 years. The relationship that has developed over that time with the owner and the employees is one of trust. From sales to service to installation, they are committed to doing things the right way, always providing a high-quality product.”
Whether you're building new, remodeling, or upgrading your staircase, we're here to help you create something beautiful and built to last.
Costs vary based on size, materials, and design complexity. Contact us for a free estimate.
Most projects take 3 to 8 weeks, depending on the scope and materials.
We provide both. We can supply individual parts or build and install complete staircases.
While we do not provide finishing services, we can match the hardwood species. We also offer special texturing like wire brush and scraping.
Yes. All staircases are built to meet or exceed Illinois building codes and safety standards.
While we do not offer exterior installations, we do offer fabricated millwork such as reproduction balusters and curved stringers for exterior applications.
We serve all of Chicagoland. See full service areas above.