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Imagine an English castle from the movies (or, if you’re lucky enough, personal experience from traveling), and you’ll realize that stairs are used as a main focal point. They aren’t just meant to connect Point A to Point B; stairs are meant to make a statement and lend a sense of beauty and character to a home.
Curved, straight, wood, wrought iron, decorative, simple, straight, rounded, bent, colorful or plain—there’s no doubt that the options for stairs are as diverse as with any other home design project. The right construction company can renovate your home to include an unforgettable staircase with all of your preferred specifications, but without straining your budget.
Of course, stairs serve a very important purpose of functionality as well as safety and must be crafted with the finest quality of materials in order to ensure long-lasting use. Falling through the stairs may be an effective comedy bit in TV shows, but not so much in real life. If you’re considering redesigning the stairs in your home, start with this collection of considerations to determine your direction.
Handrails come in a dizzying selection. Narrow your choice down to wood or wrought iron, and then decide how fancy you’d like to get. The handrail should spruce up your home without sticking out awkwardly.
Balusters and Spindles are both the thin posts that connect the handrail to the steps. This practical part of the stairs can be made as decorative as you want, especially with wrought iron in sophisticated shapes and designs.
Newel Posts, the large posts at the bottom, top, and possibly middle of your staircase can make a grand statement if done correctly. Square, circular, and creatively shaped are all options to add a touch of beauty to your home.
Treads and Risers are essentially the core of the stairs. The riser is each individually vertical section of a step that leads into the tread, or the piece that you step on to climb the stairs. Treads and risers can be the same or different color and material depending on the statement you’re hoping to make.
Find a home construction company that will help you make these important decisions and build you a staircase that will set your house apart from all others.