Next time you’re in an older home, take a close look at the stairs to see if you can find a unique quirk. Sometimes you’ll see a single baluster that doesn’t match the others within a staircase ...
Hello Brownstoners, I need your help! The appraisal on my place came in and we can’t move forward until we replace 2 missing balusters (stair spindles). The problem is, I just had surgery so I’m ...
In multi-level homes, staircases can make grand statements by front doors or be more subtle and hidden near kitchens. They can be straight, can be curved or can zig-zag from the first to the second ...
I have done a number of wood-to-iron stair baluster conversions. Some were where the old turned wood balusters are upgraded to wrought iron and the existing railings were used. This process is nice ...
From built-in cubbies to a subtle bookshelf, the space underneath your stairs can provide much-needed storage. Houston designer Emily Spanos of Emily June Designs says failing to unlock the full ...
Chances are, unless you live in a grand mansion, the staircase in your home is more practical than dramatic in design. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. You can transform basic steps into a DIY ...