Stairs and Railings - How To Pick The Right Design For Your House

Railings and handrails have long been used as support structures along stairs and decks, providing safe assistance to people using them but usually not adding much in the way of style or luxury.
In fact, most railings in typical buildings are plain and dull and in most homes wooden handrail styles haven't changed in decades.
Typically they are one of the last items installed and are overlooked during the design phase.
Today that is no longer the case, and handrail and railing designs have become an integral part of new home and new building design.
Metals such as brass and brushed aluminum, glass and even wire have been thrown into the design mix, adding interesting and luxurious pizzazz to stairways, decks, balconies and the like.
Not only have railings and handrails been given a lot more thought, they are now considered an integral part of the entire interior and exterior design schemes.
Today there are a wide variety of designs, colors, textures and materials available that, depending on your budget and style, can provide an exciting and opulent feel to just about any home or office and can accentuate and enliven any staircase.
One should take into account the different types of designs, architecture of the house and lifestyle of the owners when choosing and installing stair railings.
A modern style home would have no use for a classically styled and opulent wrought iron railing system, just as an older, more elegantly styled home would not be the suitable choice for brushed aluminum.
Wrought iron staircase railings are a beautiful and elegant way to enhance a new home or renovate and upgrade an existing home.
There are many options available for classic, ornamental handrails as well as sleek modern looks.
Functional yet durable, these staircase railings offer the advantage of strength, durability, and safety.

• These railings can be simple and classic, ornate or contemporary depending on your taste and desires.
  
• Most wrought iron stair railings are individually made to the needs and requirements of the homeowner.
  
• With a modest amount of care and maintenance they will last many years and add long-term value to your home or office.
  

Decorative aluminum stair railings give any house a look of luxury and style.
They are attractive, durable and can be fabricated to fit into any home design style.
Aluminum stair rails add both safety and beauty to your home for both the exterior and interior staircases.
Aluminum railings offer many advantages for the home, including;

• Strength- Aluminum is a strong material that is also light in weight which makes it easier to install.
  
• Durability -Aluminum does not rust or corrode meaning less time and money spent on maintenance.
  
• Uniqueness- Aluminum is very flexible, allowing it to be worked into many different designs and shapes.
  
• Variety- Many different finishes can be applied to aluminum railings to match any décor.
  

Stainless steel and cable railing systems offer many benefits and features compared to other hand rail systems.
This type of railing system solves many of the old problems that wood hand rail systems have when used outdoors on decks.
Maintenance costs are removed completely with this system, giving the homeowner a clean, nearly invisible cable and steel pole system with excellent visibility.

• Excellent visibility in all directions with high air flow.
  
• Very Low maintenance and high durability means that they will last many years.
  

Modern, urban feel can improve the overall look of your decks.