DuPage County's custom staircase and installation specialists for 55+ years.
From simple and sleek wooden stairways to dramatic, curved staircase masterpieces, we create staircases that are both beautiful and built to last.
If you're a homeowner, builder, designer, or renovator in DuPage County, 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 DuPage County. We handle every detail with care and craftsmanship.
Work with our designers to plan your staircase from the ground up.
Replace outdated stairs and rails with safer, stronger, more attractive new stairs and rails.
Our stair and rail kits elevate the quality of the end product for experienced trim carpenters. Ordering a kit is easier and faster than ordering parts and pieces, and provides endless style and material choices.
Upgrade, refresh, or customize with added staircase parts, including replacement:
From sleek modern stairs to rustic farmhouse looks, we design staircases that fit your vision.
Coordinate railings and staircases to complement your home's architecture and style.
Serving communities across DuPage County. We build custom staircases for homes throughout the county.
The reviews people share with us prove our dedication to quality, service, and results.
“Designed Stairs was the best contractor we used on the construction of our new home. We had an unusual contemporary floating staircase with built-in LED lighting where we needed considerable design help. The owner, John Ressler, personally helped us through the design process and followed up numerous times to ensure everything on the project was going well. Not only was the service outstanding, but the quality was also excellent — and the best part was their price was considerably less than two other companies we received quotes from. I would strongly recommend this company for any interior custom staircase. You won't be disappointed!”
“I have been using Designed Stairs for over 30 years on all my houses, and in the last 5 years all my homes have been over the $1.2-million range. They do a fantastic job, and all their carpenters are very pleasant to work with. The people in the office who handle all the scheduling and quotes are great to work with. As a builder I need to have the best sub-contractors, and Designed Stairs is part of that team.”
“We have been working with Designed Stairs for over 20 years with excellent quality and service. Passarelli Builders appreciates their expertise and will continue to work with them on all of our stair projects.”
“Our homeowners are so happy and overjoyed with the stunning staircase. They couldn't be happier. We love doing work with trades that make us look good. Great job by everyone involved in these stairs.”
“After having several stair companies attempt to stabilize the railing, I contacted Designed Stairs. They came in with a completely different approach and seemed to understand the problem right away. The newels they made look like they are part of the original rail, and the railing is solid for the first time that anyone can remember. The designers and installers were great to work with — I should have called them first!”
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 DuPage County. See full service areas above.