Before & After: Updating your staircase spindles for oak Not only did Abbott-Wade open up this clients home by replacing the solid landing balustrade with traditionally turned spindles but the tired dark rails and dilapidated spindles were also replaced with our pristine prefinished oak to add a consistent look throughout the hall, stairs and landing. These …
Solid balustrades are a throwback to an era of home design that most architects and homebuilders have thankfully left in the past. Solid balustrades essentially enclose the staircase as a separate dark space in the home. By opening up the balustrade using spindles, increased light flow will create the impression of additional space especially with lighter timbers such as oak or whites.
One of the problems with old metal balustrades is re-decoration. Dried drip marks glass which are re-painted over every few years are a typical characteristic as is flaking paintwork. This client decided enough was enough and brought in Abbott-Wade for a complete remodelling of the stairs. Warm oak tones and 10mm glass panels replaced the old, cold steel which were removed and sent for recycling. The transformation was completed with a full oak transformation with oak treads, risers and stringers. No more drip marks or flaking paint, just a beautiful new staircase renovation.
When browsing our website, you’ll find that there is an Abbott-Wade newel post cap to suit every type of staircase, in every style of home. Our extensive range of bespoke products allows us to offer our customers a stair newel post cap to suit any requirement, whatever design they have in mind! As we can provide and install everything from glass staircases to …
One of the popular trends we have have seen over recent years is customers moving away from traditionally turned spindles in favour of glass. This is largely due to a desire to create a bright contemporary space within the heart of the home but there are practical implications to be considered too. The original staircase (pictured right) was painted white in an effort to lighten the hallway but the transformation to oak and glass adds the warming tones of oak with the open feeling of glass which allows unobstructed light to fill the hallway. The new 10mm toughened glass panels means there are no gaps between spindles to collect dust and the absence of glass clamps offers a more streamlined look. An added wall handrail makes a further safety feature while the new carpet injects colour with the stripes creating a further illusion of extra space.
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Solid Balustrades Don’t get us wrong, a solid balustrade is a great design feature in any home and can complement almost any look with ease. However, in an area in which natural light may be at a premium, it may not necessarily be the best choice. As we all know, light is the key to making a …
