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Choosing modern handrails | Tips on choosing a type of wood, style and material combination A modern staircase often incorporates light colours and consists of materials such as metal and glass, creating a stylish focal point in the home. Choosing the right handrail for a modern staircase can sometimes be tricky if you aren’t sure what to look for. Here, we discuss how to choose a modern handrail to emphasise the contemporary feel of a staircase and explain what factors to look for. Click on a link

Looking for hallway organisation ideas that actually work? As one of the most high-traffic areas in the home, hallways can quickly become cluttered with shoes, coats, bags and everyday essentials. Knowing where to start can feel overwhelming, and s, to help simplify the process, we’ve teamed up with Cher Casey, PhD, professional organiser and decluttering expert at The Mindful Organiser to share expert-backed, practical tips for decluttering your hallway, improving storage, and creating a calm, clutter-free

Christmas is the perfect time to inject a little creative flair into your home, and where better starting place than your hallway? With so many up and coming independent local business in and around Sheffield we decided to tap into their creative knowledge to get some ideas for dressing our hallways and staircases with some sparkling results. Read on for expert staircase dressing ideas from… Eleanor and Guillaume eleanorandguillarme.co.uk Based in their new premises in Bakewell, Derbyshire, Eleanor

As a trusted supplier to thousands of UK joiners, builders, and carpenters, we at Jackson Woodturners work closely with tradespeople every day, hearing first-hand the positives and pressures of life on site. From healthy customer demand to skill shortages among the workforce, these conversations inspired us to take a deeper look at the current trade landscape. We commissioned our State of the Trades survey, gathering insights from 500 tradespeople across the UK. The findings reveal a mixed outlook

(Photo by Home Decor Full)  Here in the UK, dogs have always been at the heart of the family home and an increasing number of homeowners are factoring their furry friends into their renovations. With an estimated 13.5 million pet dogs in the UK(1) and rising pet-focused home investments, designing with dogs in mind is more popular than ever.  In fact, one study revealed that nearly half of UK pets have a dedicated room in the home and owners spend on average £286 annually furnishing and decorating

For many families, home is their “safe space”, where they can relax and spend time together. However, for those with young children, it is also where accidents are most likely to happen. Around 2 million children under 15 are taken to A&E in the UK each year due to accidents which take place in and around the home, with kitchens and staircases being the most dangerous spaces. From staircase slips to burns and scalds, loose fittings and falling furniture, there are many threats within the home environment

What is the building code for the standard height of a handrail? In a domestic property the top of the handrail must be no lower than 900mm from the nosing of the stair tread to the top of the handrail. The 900mm height also applies to landings. Read our guide What height should a staircase handrail be? to find out more about handrail height regulations. What is a fillet on a handrail? A fillet (or in-fill) is a small piece of wood that’s inserted into the underside of a grooved handrail between

  Planning & Advice Planning a New Staircase Stair part guides & FAQs What are glass stair panels Glass panels are a popular option amongst homeowners who want to create a modern staircase that differs from the feel of traditional staircases with spindles. Available in a wide range of designs and sizes – you are guaranteed to find the right option for you. Find out more about the benefits of glass stair panels, the different designs available, and the fixings and accessories you need to fit glass

Planning & advice  >  Planning a new staircase  >  Stair part guides & FAQs  >  Newel posts  >  Newel caps Newel caps provide the perfect finishing touch to the newel post, and can be simple or elaborate in design, depending on the overall look of the staircase. Newel caps can be made of wood, metal or a fusion of both materials. Replacing a newel cap is a simple and cost-effective way to instantly update your balustrade. It’s a job that most competent DIY-ers can do—to find out more,