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FLIGHTS OF FANCY: MAKE YOUR STAIRS WORK WELL IN EVERY ASPECT OF THEIR DESIGN

22 June 2017

Staircases need to be highly functional, but also should fit in with the rest of your decor in an eye-catching fashion. This holds true for both interior and exterior ones. Never consider stairs as flights of fancy when it comes to their influence on the appearance of your home. The fact is that they are a major focal point and their design needs to reflect this in all aspects of it. Below, you will discover all that you need to consider to ensure that the design of your stairs work for you and not against you. Select the Appropriate Type […]

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OPT FOR TIMBER STAIRCASES TO BEST MATCH YOUR TIMBER FLOORS

25 May 2017

There is something undeniably elegant about timber floors, but even more so one can also boast about a timber staircase. Long considered the pinnacle of old-world class, timber flooring, whether solid wood or panelling, always looks stunning if it is paired with a solid timber staircase. There is just something in the uniform aesthetics of these two that exudes timelessness, class, elegance, and understated power. In the old days, solid timber staircases were exceedingly expensive and reserved only for the elite. Thankfully, these restrictions no longer exist in these modern times, and a large selection of choice and hardy timbers […]

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TIMBER STAIRCASES WITH TRANSLUCENT GLASS BALUSTRADE FOR A MODERN TOUCH

09 May 2017

Timber staircases have always been a paragon of largesse and stately elegance. Often depicted in various mediums as the standard sight in any manor or castle, staircases aren’t as ‘rich’ as they’re made out to be. In fact, timber staircases are effectively used in all types of homes and come in a wide assortment of styles that range from the simple and rustic, to the ornate and elegant. Staircases don’t just belong in large manses, but can be found in even the most simple of homes to this day – with the sole requirement being that you’d need a second […]

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT HARDWOOD MATERIAL FOR TIMBER STAIRCASE FOR COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS USE

28 April 2017

Choosing the right materials is always important in the construction of buildings, especially when it comes to staircases. There are a few considerations when choosing materials to construct a staircase for commercial and business use, such as aesthetic value, strength and durability. In meeting these requirements, timber staircases are the best to use. Finding the right hardwood material for timber staircases is important, especially in buildings where there is much foot traffic that is because staircases need to be durable enough to handle people using them every day. What type of hardwood is best used for commercial and businesses staircases? […]

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UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENT STAIR NOSING CHOICES

20 April 2017

Stairs are pretty straightforward. They’re one of the few features of architecture that haven’t changed much in over a thousand years. In spite of this, there have been a number of different innovations; the majority of them more practical than they are aesthetic, to which stairs (and by extension staircases) have been privy too. One of the most popular modifications that make up the standard of modern stairs is stair nosing. Nosing is the horizontal protruding edge of stairs that is often installed to help provide more traction and grip, or to accentuate the edge of a staircase to prevent […]

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