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Timeless Style

Transitional Kitchen by Chicago Kitchen & Bath Designers Studio Swann | Custom Kitchens & Baths Versatile Series iron Balusters in Copper Vein, 4040 Red Oak Newels and C8 wood moulding Rustic Dining Room by Miami Architects & Designers Jarosz Architect, P.A. Contemporary Bedroom by London Architects & Designers Kelly Hoppen Interiors Endecor Iron Balusters in Vintage Brass-House of Forgings...

Light Colored Woods

Light, fresh looking, honey toned woods are trending this year in home decor and the staircase is no exception. For the past five years we have seen the use of dark, rich toned woods and stains used throughout the home and we are now seeing a shift towards lighter, more inviting choices. Oak, Cherry, Maple, Birch...

Must have tools for stair builders and installers

Essential for installing: Sure-Tite newel post fasteners, holes in cap, handrail for iron balusters and much more

DEWALT 20-Volt Max XR Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless Compact Drill/Driver

The Dewalt DCD790B Compact Drill/Driver is designed with a Dewalt brushless motor that delivers up to 57-percentage more run time over brushed. This drill features a high speed transmission with 2-speed...

Juliet Balconies, growing in popularity

More and more home builders are using the Juliet balcony as a prominent architectural feature on their multistory homes. They can vary greatly in style, often using  balcony balusters, a mix of standard balusters to form a simple pattern or a fully fabricated custom scroll design. A 'Juliet balcony' does not protrude out of the building....

Showroom & Retail Product Displays

Whether you have a large showroom or a small retail space properly displaying your products is key! A good floor display will increase product inquiries and sales. The right display should allow the consumer to immediately identify what the product is and what it does. Stair & railing products are often poorly represented in showrooms...

The new Craftsman style staircase

The new Craftsman style staircase has a little of the old and a little of the new. The saying, "the devil is in the details" has never been more true. The new style is inspired by the traditional craftsman style architecture popularized in the early 1900's but some new twists have been added to bring...

Matching Hardware Finishes

Things to consider when choosing the finish of your staircase balusters are door and cabinet hardware, lighting fixtures, faucets and home decor accessories. We offer powder coated finishes and patinas for all the latest home decor styles and trends. See the visual reference guides below for some of our most popular powder coated finishes, Oil...