There are several methods banisters may be positioned on stairways. Depending on your preference, banisters can be positioned with an angled top/horizontal base, angled top/angled base, or closed stringing. Before I expound about the differences in each structure, allow me to define a helpful term. Rake or rake angle is the angle of the handrail [...]
Mail this post In this concise article I would like to illustrate thevarious types of newels and their use in a staircase. Of course, newels are the main supporting columns in a stairway. They are normally placed at the bottom of the stairs (the “starter”), at the top of the stairway , and at each turn. Others are [...]
Mail this post The free spirited persona of the contemporary loft juxtaposed with antiques and bare brick; highlighted with gigantic windows and high ceilings, has made this one of the most up to date lifestyle movements in the twenty something crowd across America. Once favored by artists and other creative public, loft living has taken on a life [...]
Mail this post Whether you have a new home and you want to put in a platform deck in the backyard or you have a old-fashioned property and would like to repair the focal staircase, it is essential to recognize the many different parts of a staircase. As they say, knowledge is power and if you are at [...]
Mail this post Who doesn’t like a Romeo and Juliet Balcony? This whimsical miniature variation of a portico was made renowned by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. In most cases, a Romeo and Juliet style Balconette is made of a concrete slab, wood bed and custom made wrought iron rails. Not everyone knows what a true Juliette Balconies looks [...]
Mail this post Many homes in America that were constructed in mid 20th Century have the typical staircase that anyone can see as soon as you enter the front door. Often times that staircase is not wide enough and looking up the stairs; the landing leading to the second floor can appear very dark. A great, frugal option [...]
Mail this post Especially in the current economic downturn, every dollar that we allocate to renewing or interior design for our personal spaces must really be value added. We want functionality, durability, attractiveness and we desperately want it to be cost effective. Because of this new American future, it makes complete sense that many of us have decided [...]
Mail this post Annually, just like clothing, home decor trends come and go. One year, ultra urban and modern is all the rage, and the next year it is cottage white, distressed and comfortable chic. This year is no different and here are our favorites for hot interior design treatments for 2009. 1) Cast Iron is Making a [...]
Mail this post When you conjure up summer memories, many of Americans will think about blue skies, endless summer days spent with those you love spending time with on the front porch – sipping ice cold beer and relaxing as the world go by. We all need to hold tight to our memories, and those parts in our [...]
Mail this post Unlike a century house that is often overloaded with house renovation issues, one of the best parts of acquiring a new home is that it will be a hassle free experience. However, a new residential property can often be a little flavorless, depending upon the square footage, construction style and layout. An interior design inclination [...]
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