THE IMPORTANCE OF STAIRCASE RAILINGS FOR CHILDREN’S SAFETY
19 August 2016
While timber staircases provide an effective way to traverse from one level of a house to another, they can be dangerous for young children without the addition of staircase railings. All staircases have at least one side open when there are no railings present and certain styles contain two open sides. For this reason, stairs pose a risk of injury if children fall off an open side. As a parent, it is your responsibility to change this by the installation of the appropriate railings. Railings Offer Support for the Children Children just learning to climb stairs can steady themselves by […]
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HOME ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS: STAIRS MATTER
10 August 2016
While timber stairs are an effective method for traversing from one floor to another in a home, these elements also are important architectural design features today. Staircases are possible in any width, height or style that you may prefer or require for your house. The wood grain in the timber in these staircases provide a warm, earthy ambiance to the area. Let us further explore stairs as a design feature in the information that follows. Use Your Imagination Allow your imagination to be your guide when you design the staircase in your home. While a tight spiral staircase presents an […]
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ANTIQUE STYLE SPIRAL TIMBER STAIRCASE: BRINGING THE OLD INTO THE MODERN HOME
29 July 2016
When it is time to decide on the type of staircase to install in your house, you need to consider the merits of an antique style spiral timber staircase. Not only will this staircase save space when necessary, it also imparts a sense of elegance to the house. You can adjust the tone of the wooden elements to match your home’s decor and add personalised touches through the handrail and balustrade choices that you decide upon to accompany the timber sections. While you may think that these staircases are out of date for today’s modern homes, nothing could be further […]
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WHEN TRADITIONAL STAIRCASES MAKE A GREAT STATEMENT IN A MODERN HOME
15 July 2016
It’s true, staircases are much more than just a platform to connect two floors? Modern day designers pit them as one of the most important architectural features of a home and invest a lot of time and creativity into making them. While there are hundreds of modern staircase designs to look into, you cannot really overlook the traditional ones. They are bold, intriguing and compliment almost any kind of existing structure. Choosing Traditional Staircases for Modern Homes What exactly are traditional staircases for modern homes, and how do these fit into a modern home’s surroundings? While there is no hard […]
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UNDERSTANDING STAIRS AND STAIRCASES BASED ON AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS
29 June 2016
It isn’t usually until people become homeowners that a true understanding of stairs and staircases is realised, and a broader awareness of the different types of aesthetically appealing stairs that are available to them, like contemporary stairs with balustrades. But rest assured, although this modern design and seemingly free-standing type of staircase may look like it cannot bear heavy loads, it can, especially if it is designed by professionals who specialise in quality timber staircases. Defining Stairs and Staircases It is not uncommon to hear people compliment or criticise the design of staircases and stairs today, however, some may find […]
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