TIMBER STEPS FOR YOUR OUTDOOR STAIRS
21 August 2015
Why consider timber steps for your outdoor stairs? There are countless reasons why homeowners should consider installing timber steps around their homes, mainly because of their timeless appeal. There is something special about wooded steps such as timber porch steps; these have a homeliness appeal to them, one that evokes a familiar welcoming feeling as you use them. Quality timber stairs can last generations, but even these can get worn and eventually need to be replaced, which is another good reason why replacing them with new timber steps is a good idea. Timber Steps – Out with the Old, In […]
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REMINISCING THE PAST WITH VICTORIAN STYLE STAIRCASES
12 August 2015
Staircases are something of a home luxury that most houses no longer tend to focus on, or much less even afford to have. These have become something of a luxury lately, relegated to only the most affluent of houses that boast grand and timeless designs, which are well beyond the budget of the average householder today. This may spell disappointment for homeowners who want to experience what it’s like to have a grand staircase that connects their first floor entrance to the second floor. While winding staircases may be the epitome of a ‘classical’ staircase, a more financially viable and […]
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UNDERSTANDING AUSTRALIAN TIMBER: WHAT TYPE SHOULD YOU CHOOSE FOR YOUR STAIRCASE?
29 July 2015
When it comes to home staircases, wooden staircases, one of the best choices that you can make that combines both lasting durability and aesthetics is timber. Timber has long been a staple in home construction throughout human history, not only because it possessed the innate capacity to be tooled and shaped into various designs, but because it also makes for aesthetically pleasing décor. In the past, not only did wood exude a distinct warmth and homeliness, it also exudes a sense of class and solidarity that cannot be rivaled by modern materials. Today, in our modern times, people are rediscovering […]
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THE UNIQUE FLAIR OF USING CURVED GEOMETRIC STAIRS FOR YOUR HOME
15 July 2015
If you have the means and a home spacious or sizeable enough and you want to add a unique decorative flair, nothing ever beats the classical aesthetics of curved geometric stairs. There is just something undeniably majestic about sweeping staircases ascending in elegant curves upwards, often spiraling into a seemingly perfect loop. There is also something charming and quintessentially regal about well-crafted mouldings, polished wooden landings, and intricate or simple yet powerfully fashioned balustrades that make curving stairs a staple for any elegantly designed home. There is something wholly unique and timeless about cascading geometric stairs that evoke not only […]
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UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENT MATERIALS AND TYPES OF BALUSTRADES
18 June 2015
What are balustrades? They are railings that provide a protective barrier around balconies, on staircases and other areas of residential and commercial buildings. Before you can select balustrades that are right for your structure, you need to understand the different materials and types of balustrades available today. Stainless Steel Square or Round Bars Stainless steel is a durable choice of material for balustrades. You can complement a number of different decors with this metal. Stainless also is rust and pest resistant, which makes it ideal for both indoor and outdoor areas. Both round and square bars come in this metal […]
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