Guides and How Tos

Hallways inevitably become a hotbed for mess, with the abundance of shoes, coats and bags that tend to get dumped there the second people step through the front door. Here we take you through five simple steps to decluttering your hallway, stripping back any unnecessary items, integrating effective storage and ultimately maximising every inch of your available space. Work with what you’ve got Rehome, recycle or keep? Tailor your storage to fit Tackle the space under the stairs Top tips for storing

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

  Planning & Advice Planning a New Staircase Stair Parts Guides & FAQs Handrails How to clean a wooden handrail Only 22% of homeowners thoroughly clean their staircases, including the handrails and treating the wood. Your handrails are exposed to oil, dirt and bacteria from our hands regularly, meaning that this dirt is constantly being transferred onto the wood surface. This builds up, leaving a sticky residue and discolouration - not to mention the hazards that are associated with bacteria holding

The last few details can make all the difference to a staircase. Whether you’re creating a homely look with antique brass, or utilising the modern appeal of polished chrome, that final detail can be what makes your new staircase the focal point of the room. In this piece, we look at the materials, styles and finishes available for handrail end caps, and how they differ between handrail shapes. Additionally, we offer some tips and tricks for how to create the aesthetic you want for your home and your

A staircase handrail fulfils a simple purpose: to provide safety and stability while walking up the stairs. However, a wooden handrail can also be an eye-catching feature. It’s often one of the first things people notice when they enter your home. Therefore, you need to understand how to finish a wooden handrail correctly so that it looks stunning in your home for years to come. So, what’s the best way to finish a wooden handrail? There are multiple ways to finish a wooden handrail, including staining,

In many homes, the staircase is one of the first things you see when you enter the front door. Staircases are practical, but your choice of staircase also has a dramatic impact on the look and feel of your home. Yet staircases are often overlooked when it comes to renovations. So, how can you easily and affordably update your staircase? According to expert interior designers, one of the simplest DIY staircase ideas is to paint your stair treads. This will instantly transform your space, no matter

  Planning & Advice Planning a New Staircase Stair part guides & FAQs How to choose the right stair part accessories Stair part accessories bring the whole look of a staircase together with stylish finishing touches. Finding the right accessories can help to bring together the style of your staircase, and can even enhance and complement your spindles, handrail and newel posts. Here we explain more about the different handrail accessories available – such as end caps, wall brackets and cross-grain

Replacing newel caps can instantly improve the look of any staircase. Newel post cap replacement is a quick, cost-effective alternative to replacing the entire staircase or updating the spindles and handrails. So, what are the key steps involved in replacing newel caps? Here’s a brief overview of how to replace your newel caps:   Check how the newel cap is secured - it might be glued, pegged or screwed in place.  For a flat newel cap, use a sharp chisel or craft knife to run around the join

Mopstick handrails, also known as round handrails, are a simple and timeless solution for a stairway. Their simplicity makes them versatile enough to suit a range of aesthetic styles, and their design can be easily modified to suit your tastes with the right type of end cap. You can use an end cap to either dress up your handrail or match its aesthetic with a simple, sleek end cap, for example. In this guide, we provide all the information you need to help you to choose the perfect end cap for your

  A staircase handrail’s main purpose is to offer safety and stability, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t also be a grand and welcoming centrepiece when guests walk through your front door. If you want your handrail colours to match your home’s interior and showcase your style, you may want to consider painting your handrails. Or, perhaps you’ve bought a new handrail and want it to match the colour of the rest of the staircase. So, what’s the process of painting wooden handrails? First, you should