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Tuesday, August 9th, 2016
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The stairway is an integral part of any home renovation. This is especially true for multiple-floor homes whether they have the budget for a rebuild or just a refinish project. Here are some guidelines that you might want to consider as you try to tackle this remodeling project in your home –
Replace Not
If you want your stairway project to be cost-effective, then try to update your old staircase by refinishing it. You would be amazed at how you can transform the look of your stairs by merely painting the risers or the vertical part of your stairs. Be sure that the trim and the risers have the same color and the treads are refinished.
You can also update the railing by having the balusters painted and having the handrails refinished. You could achieve a more traditional look by accomplishing this but if you want a contemporary vibe, then all you have to do is to add a modern carpet runner.
Repaint or Clad with New Treads and Risers
Another less expensive way of updating the stairs – whether old or new – is to having it painted. Be sure to paint the treads, railings and the risers. Use contrasting colors like black and white to achieve a more dramatic flair.
If a painting job is not your cup of tea, then you can always have the stairs clad with new treads and risers. Here, you won’t have to worry about overspending on rebuilding or tearing out your stairs.
Choose the Right Materials
One other magnificent way to spruce up a contemporary or traditional staircase is by using non-traditional materials for your balusters. Add steel or iron to the railing then alter the whole look as well as the character of the stairs.
Adding glass will also modernize the look of your stairway. There are a few reminders that you need to remember when considering this route. Primarily, know that fingerprints will show when you touch glass so it won’t be enough just to install a glass railing. You would also need to install a handrail atop the glass so that the fingerprint concern will be reduced, if not eliminated.
Go Horizontal
There is now a popular look that is being used in many modern spaces. This is the use of horizontal railing. Be extra careful when using this kind of railing as it is easy for a little child to climb onto. If you still have kids at home, it is better to look at other options so as not to worry about their safety.
A safer choice is a horizontal railing that would go all the way up to the ceiling. This would completely eliminate the problem on kids climbing over the railing. This railing wall will also provide a dramatic backdrop to any adjoining room.
A Floating Staircase
Bring in a little magic into your home. A floating staircase comes at an amazing price as it needs a steel structure for support. Steel can be quite pricey so see if you are ready to bring this look to life. In addition to this, there is also the added danger of kids squeezing between the tread spaces. Make sure that the space between each is no less than four inches.
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Be More Imaginative
You can also customize your stairway based on your preference. Think of clever ways to beautify your stairway. You can have an open riser as you beef up the size of the treads. Doing so will also minimize the gaps. Use steel balusters for a minimalist appeal.
Wood or steel railings can also be customized and can add an interesting detail to your home.
Create Storage
Storage may not have anything to do with railing, risers or treads but there is always that extra space beneath the stairs. It would be a waste to not have a function for this available space. Even a floating staircase will always have a space to offer underneath so make good use of it. This is a great storage space for shoes, books and knickknacks.
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2016
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Have you ever wondered how else you can make your stairway walls more interesting? Often you see picture frames or mirrors placed there, but what could be done that would make this place more exciting?
The stairs are a vital part of any home renovation project. This is a subject that almost always comes up during remodeling projects for multiple-floor homes. Whether you just have ample budget to rebuild the stairs or to finish them, this is that part of your home that needs your utmost attention.
Refinishing Should Do It
A cost effective way to update your staircase is for you to have it refinished. You can easily transform the look of your stairs by simply painting the vertical parts of the stairs (the risers). Have it painted in the same color as the trim. Have the treads or the horizontal parts of your stairs refinished.
Remember to update the railing by having the balusters painted and the handrails refinished. Choose whether you would want a traditional or contemporary runner to complete the look.
Invest
You might think that a stairs renovation project should be cheap but this is one thing that you need to invest in. New or old, you can update the look of your stairway but it would be a lot lovelier if you are willing to spend time and money on this project. Creating instant drama, after all, requires more from the homeowner.
Consider the Materials
You can also choose to clad your stairs with treads and new risers. This is also a wonderful chance for you to change the look or theme from traditional to contemporary that is if you want to.
Bring in new materials for your balusters. Add steel or iron to the current railing and you get to complete the look with just a few tweaks.
Make Use of Glass
You can also change the look of your stairs by adding glass railings as well as guards. There are some things that you need to think about when considering glass for your stairs. First, glass will definitely show fingerprints so this is not the best choice of material for neat freaks. Glass railings and guards require constant cleaning. If everything else is okay with you, then have it installed and make sure that a handrail is also placed for safety.
Horizontal Is Modern
The popular look is the modern theme offered by horizontal railings. There is just one thing that you have to keep in mind when putting this kind of railing to your home – this can be easily climbed by small kids so choose a different kind of railing if you still have small ones in your home. Instead, you can have the safer horizontal option. The hazardous horizontal railing can be replaced by a railing that goes way up to the ceiling. This means that no one will be able to climb over it.
A horizontal railing also creates a wonderful backdrop to the adjoining room.
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Customize
Don’t let your creativity be hampered. Think of clever ways to achieve a staircase that will awe. Consider having open risers, the floating staircase that requires a steel structure for support. Just make sure that there is limited space between the treads, small enough so kids won’t slip between them.
Custom wood or steel railings can also add visual interest in any kind of home.
Added Storage
Never forget the opportunity presented underneath every staircase – that space there can be used as storage room. Yet again, bring out your creativity by having that part designed and put into good use.
Lastly, what’s important is for you to just have fun. Whether you’re dressing up a winding staircase or an illuminated one, just go ahead and get out of your comfort zone.
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