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CONCRETE STAIRS VERSUS TIMBER STAIRS: WHY IS TIMBER MATERIAL BETTER?

07 March 2017

If your home is a duplex or multiple-storied design, the stairway leading to the second floor is most likely a major showpiece and point of focus for you, your family and guests. Whether these stairs are traditional, contemporary or uniquely crafted, artistic designs, they are central and important factors of your home’s overall ambiance and value. Staircase styles have always been major decor components of a home’s overall interior design, and the materials used for constructing your stairs are an important and lasting home fashion statement to consider. Many houses have staircases near the front door and primary entrance or […]

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EFFECTIVE USES OF SPACE UNDER YOUR STAIRS

23 February 2017

Most people only think about stairs as a necessity, to get from the bottom level of a house to the next floor above. There are other kinds of staircase designs than the typical enclosed staircase type that Harry Potter slept in while he lived at his uncle’s house. In fact, there are no rules that say you need to enclose the space under stairs, instead, you can choose to leave the area as an open space, or reinvent it to be used for other purposes. The space under stairs, no matter the size, is space that can be used in […]

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BEST OUTDOOR AND BALCONY STAIRCASE DESIGN IDEAS

10 February 2017

An ideal outdoor or balcony staircase design is a practical, but aesthetically appealing extension that suits and complements the overall style of your home. While providing a convenient, safe and secure entrance and exit for your elevated terrace, deck, balcony or outdoor entertainment gardens, an artfully designed exterior staircase adds a definite creative statement to your home’s outdoor living spaces. Made of beautiful natural timber with wood-crafted, stainless steel, wrought iron or wire handrails, outdoor staircases skillfully crafted in popular Australian timber such as Victorian Ash, Spotted gum or Jarrah adorn and add value to any attractive home’s exterior. Top-Rated […]

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FLOATING TIMBER STAIRCASES: WHAT MAKES THEM UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL IN DESIGN?

25 January 2017

When trying to decide on the style of a wooden staircase, you should consider the attributes of floating timber staircases. They are highly creative versions of the traditional set of stairs that we are so familiar with today. Their design seems to defy the law of gravity. We also will impart further details on why these stairs are so unique and beautiful in the info that follows. Floating Stairs Seem to Defy Gravity Staircases of this design seem to defy gravity. A number of the versions of these contain minimal support or appear not to use a support structure at […]

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STAIRCASE LANDING IDEAS THAT WILL MAKE YOU PAUSE AND STARE

11 January 2017

Landings are transitional points in staircases that allow you to traverse to the next section or exit them with ease. While certain homeowners will leave these points plain and uninteresting, you can make a unique statement that will make people pause and stare along their journey from one floor to another one. If you have difficulty coming up with your own ideas for landings, consider the following ones to learn if they appeal to you. 1. Provide a View with a Window Install a window so all who climb the stairs can pause and enjoy the great outdoors, especially if […]

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