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Your guide to handrails - types, accessories, measuring guide and FAQs Read our main guide   Further Content Your guide to types of handrails See More Further Content Your guide to handrail brackets See More Further Content Your guide to handrail end caps See More Further Content Your guide to Finishing and cleaning See More   Handrail Brackets See More   How to clean and treat oak handrails See More   Stair handrail designs: what are your options See More

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  Planning & Advice Planning A New Staircase Stair Part Guides & FAQs Handrails Choosing The Best Wood For Handrails Oak is a hugely popular choice of wood for stair parts such as handrails due to its incredible durability and classic appearance. If you’re not sure what type of wood to choose for your handrails, don’t worry. Here, we explore how oak compares to other types of woods that are used for handrails and how to choose the ideal type of wood for you. Click on a link to jump to each section:

  When updating your staircase, you will need to accurately measure it in order to select your new stair parts. The assumption is that this is a complicated and even overwhelming job, but with our quick measuring guides you will find that as long as you can use a tape measure, it is actually quite simple TOP TIP: Take separate measurements for each section of your current staircase, i.e. the main stair run, the landing and any additional sections. This will make it much easier to work out the exact

Hallways are an excellent place to showcase your design choices, especially in period properties. With original features like balustrades, coving, and flooring often remaining, they can offer timeless decor that only enhances your home. But how do you give your period hallway a contemporary twist? You can give your period hallway a contemporary twist in several ways, from restoring original features to incorporating brand new elements to highlight the timeless charm. The process of updating a period

Specialist advice on styling your staircase according to material Different balustrade materials and designs can create very diverse effects, completely changing the look and feel of a hallway and opening up a wide range of options for homeowners. The only difficulty is knowing what style to choose! With this in mind, we enlisted further help from the experts… Katy Aston Designer at Fison Zair Studio Evette Hudson-Kaiser Director/owner of No 91 Interiors Victoria Rogers Director of VMR Home Staging

The public’s most desired staircase As the first thing your visitors see when they step through your front door, the staircase is the perfect place for you to make a statement. Far from simply providing access between two floors, your staircase can serve as a design feature and ultimately set the tone for the rest of your home. Although it can be tricky to move or reconfigure a staircase, it isn’t difficult to refresh or replace a tired balustrade, and the end result will be well worth your efforts.

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A huge proportion of potential buyers decide on whether a property is 'the one' within seconds of stepping through the door, therefore it is essential that your hallway creates the best possible first impression. Your home is likely to be your biggest investment, so when it comes to selling, it is only natural that you will want to get the best price possible. With this in mind, we spoke to experts in the estate agency world Phil Price, Managing Director at Crucible Sales and Lettings, and James

Expert tips on creating a statement staircase Often called ‘feature staircases’, statement staircases were once synonymous with grand period houses and historic hotels. However, the statement staircase has experienced a renaissance in recent years. The rise of the statement staircase is largely due to users of popular social media sites such as Instagram and Pinterest being passionate about showcasing interior design creations such as an eye-catching staircase. Usually featuring one or more striking