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Demand for Contemporary Handrail on the rise

House of Forgings is pleased to announce the introduction of our new Red Oak 6002 solid contemporary handrail. This 2-3/4"w x 1-5/8"h profile does not contain any vertical finger joints. Starting the first week of July, we will be fully stocked in Red Oak 8ft and 16ft lengths. As always, additional species are available through...

Navy Blue & Brass..trending up

The Nautical style has ushered in a revival of navy and brass themed spaces in 2014. Drawing inspiration from nautical trunks clad in rustic brass hardware  our Vintage Brass finish is a perfect fit for those looking for something a bit more subtle than the bright & flashy standard polished brass hardware.   http://www.rmobcenter.com//check-in-to-cash    

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...