by cfbrew2 | Sep 26, 2024 | Stairs, Uncategorized
This is a great example of a modern stairway design with a craftsman influence. We started the railing design with natural white oak. The newel posts have a flat recessed panel that is part of a crafstman look. The modern influence is the metal balusters. The...
by cfbrew2 | Apr 27, 2022 | Stairs
Stairways can be updated while keeping your railing. We recently updated a banister by removing the carpet that wrapped around the stair edges. The owner of the home wanted a cost effective way to improve the looks of her stairs. We did this by installing tread caps...
by cfbrew2 | Apr 22, 2022 | Stairs
Horizontal stair railings are an exciting option for your banister. You have a choice between round steel bars and stainless steel cables. The bars come in black, gray and stainless colors and the bar diameters are 5/8 of an inch or 1/4 of an inch. Horizontal railings...
by cfbrew2 | Mar 10, 2017 | Stairs
Metal balusters have been popular in stair railings for years. They started out with a few traditional designs and as the demand increased, more styles became available. Contemporary or simple lines are becoming very attractive to many homeowners. Stair part...
by cfbrew2 | Mar 8, 2017 | Stairs
This is a small stair remodel we completed in Sandy. The metal balusters have a unique rectangle pattern that complements the square design of the railing and newel posts perfectly. We used hickory for the post and railing giving the home a durable and elagant look....
by cfbrew2 | Oct 18, 2010 | remodel, Stairs
Many homes when they are built have walls on the sides of the stair. The walls create a closed in feeling and make the home feel smaller. The walls are usually built to save money, as sheet rocked walls are cheaper than wood stair railings. I have remodeled...
by cfbrew2 | May 17, 2010 | Stairs, Uncategorized
A stair railing gives you many design choices. There are few things in your home that give you as many ways to customize as your stair railing. A well designed stair railing can be the focal point of your entry and set the tone for your home. There are three main...
by cfbrew2 | Apr 9, 2010 | Stairs
Stairs are more than a way to move from one floor to another. They can be a focal point of your home and increase the value of your house. Homeowners are discovering that you have many options when building stairs. It is hard to beat the look and feel that wood stairs...
by cfbrew2 | Apr 8, 2010 | Carpentery, Carpentry, Home Improvement
One of the quickest and inexpensive ways to add style to a room is by adding crown molding. Crown molding goes between the wall and the ceiling, giving a room character. It has been said that a house without crown molding is like a picture without a frame. Crown...
by cfbrew2 | Mar 1, 2010 | Carpentery, Stairs
With all the many styles of metal balusters to choose from, it can be hard to pick the right stair design. There are hundreds of design and layout combinations. To make your stair rail look its best and complement your home it can be hard to make a decision and...
