BOWERSTON, OHIO – For homeowners and experienced DIYers Jamie and Jamison Rantz, a mixture of Hickory and iron proved the winning combination for their basement stairway. Following the popular trend of mixing woods and metals in the home, the Rantz family got exactly what they wanted — a transitional look that’s not too modern and not too traditional. “We […]
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Fontanot Arke` Stairs introduces the SKY030 spiral staircase. The SKY030 is manufactured in varnished steel with a particular treatment (Sendzimir process) that consists of a hot-dipped galvanization and subsequent powder coated varnish. This process insures weather resistance and durability. The final result is a staircase that is highly resistant to atmospheric elements. It can support temperatures ranging from -4°F to 122°F. This versatile […]
Modern stairs and railing meld with a classic Dog Trot Acadian By Bruce Cashbaugh For over 12 years, George had been planning a new home on a site overlooking Lake Concordia, an ox bow of the Mississippi, about two hours north of Baton Rouge, LA. His plans included several elements of the French Acadian style, such as an exterior stairway […]
When Drees Homes decided to participate in the 2020 Parade of Homes in Durham, Orange and Chatham (N.C.) Counties, they wanted to make a big impression. What was needed was a “stand out stairway” inside the 3,619-square foot home. The Drees team started where they usually do when needing solid product advice — with their supplier, BMC. That’s how the […]
Sleek and graceful, stairways replicating waterfalls by using Metal Panel Systems are one of the hottest trends in the building industry. Designed with a flowing handrail that ends at the floor, the elegant waterfall system complements contemporary or urban home designs. L.J. Smith® Stair Systems, the leading stair systems manufacturer in the industry, offers Metal Panel Systems in Linear Collection. […]
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Influencer Denise Sabia loves home challenges. A house flipper and DIY expert, Sabia recently tackled changes in a townhouse she purchased in 2018. First up — a new stairway system. “The railing system is the very first thing you see when entering the home and it had to go,” says Sabia, with The Painted Home. “The old stairway was an […]
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It doesn’t get easier than this. Cut and hammer out an old wood baluster from your stairway system. Then replace it with a decorative iron baluster. Repeat in a pattern that works for your home’s style. That’s how simple it is to transform a staircase in one afternoon. Whether you replace all the wooden balusters or leave some in to […]
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Want to feel good about yourself and your home? Then set your sights on interior home improvement projects. According to the 2019 Remodeling Impact Report*, after completing a remodeling project, 74 percent of home owners had a greater desire to be in their homes — and 77 percent have a deep feeling of accomplishment. Gaining a feeling of satisfaction doesn’t […]