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  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

Planning & Advice Planning a New Staircase Stair Parts Guides & FAQs Handrails How to fit a mopstick wall mounted handrail: What accessories do you need? Mopstick and pig's ear handrails are incredibly versatile and stylish features for any home. Additionally, both mopstick and pig's ear handrails are easy to install, and they come in a variety of styles and colours to match any décor. In this article, we look at what they are used for, how mopstick and pig's ear handrails compare to one another,

Updating your staircase means choosing between hardwood or softwood for your stair parts. While both are great choices, hardwood and softwood have different features, so it’s worth doing some research into which is most suitable for your stairs. In this guide we look at the differences between hardwood and softwood, including the following: Click on a link to jump to each section: What is hardwood? What is softwood? Why is hardwood usually more expensive than softwood? Benefits of hardwood stair

Different areas of the home tend to be better suited to particular flooring types. Practical materials such as laminate wood, tiles or vinyl are commonly used in kitchens, decadent carpeting is often used to provide additional comfort in the bedroom and exposed wooden floorboards can be a popular choice for high traffic areas such as hallways and family rooms. One area of the home that is suited to just about every type of flooring material is the staircase. Wood, carpeting—whether wall to wall or

A glass staircase can bring chic, modern and beautiful style to a home, and it can be a great way to improve the flow of natural light and create the illusion of airy, open space. There are plenty of different design options to choose from when considering a glass balustrade that can completely transform your home’s aesthetic. In this article, we’ll describe the various types of glass panels, stair materials, and wood varieties and how they can impact the overall look of your glass staircase renovation.

Whether you are completely replacing or designing a staircase, the choices you make with each of your stair parts is crucial to the final product. They can make or break the style of your home, so it is important to know what options you have available to you. This guide will take you through some examples of both contemporary and traditional spindles, putting you in the best place to make the right decision.  On this page you’ll find out more about the different spindle styles available, including:

  The Pantone colour of 2017 is ‘Greenery’, a crisp and zesty shade symbolic of new beginnings. So how better to give your hallway and staircase a fresh overhaul by introducing some greenery, in the form of the real thing? To gain a true insight into styling, caring for and ultimately getting the best out of house plants, we spoke to a range of experts, from plant advisors and succulent specialists to interior stylists, creative consultants, florists and interior landscapers. Read on to discover

If you are purchasing a newel post for your new or existing staircase, you may have come across a stop chamfered newel post and be curious whether this design may be the right option for you. These newel posts are known for their simple yet effective design, which includes bevels to each corner to increase strength and add an interesting element. This bevel is commonly referred to as a chamfer, with the term ‘stop chamfered’, simply describing how the chamfer only runs along the centre section of

If you’re renovating your staircase, you might come across two different types of handrails - grooved and ungrooved. It can be challenging to know which handrail you should use for your staircase. So, what is a grooved handrail and what makes it different from an ungrooved handrail? Grooved handrails are designed to be fully integrated on top of spindles, or glass panels. Ungrooved handrails, on the other hand, are designed to be fitted to metal or wooden spindles, or to glass panels via brackets

Brass end caps for handrails are a brilliant way to elevate your staircase and achieve a luxurious, high-class finish. So, what are brass handrail end caps and why are they such a great choice for staircases? Brass handrail end caps are decorative brass caps designed to finish the ends of wooden handrails. These caps create a clean, finished look and help to protect the end of your handrail from wear and tear. Brass end caps work beautifully in both modern and traditional homes and are guaranteed