Well-made banisters and railings are a requirement for safety if you have an exposed stairway, but they dont have to be purely functional. Why not dress up the space with lacy, elegant iron balusters?
Iron doesnt only belong outside. Since it can be shaped into an unlimited number of designs, iron can add fluidity and grace to the plainest stairways. And its strength and resilience satisfies the most stringent safety needs.
Although were just beginning to see iron used indoors, this trend was also popular in 16th and 17th century France and Italy. When combined with sweeping stairways and ornate ceilings, iron balusters and banisters have a rich and elegant appeal.
If made of iron, balusters (the vertical elements that prevent users from slipping through the stairs) are an ideal place for a little self-expression in decorating. They are available in innumerable shapes and many colors, and can even be custom made. If you can draw it, theres an artisan who can make it. You can create a look to work with any decorating scheme.
Combined with a wooden handrail, iron balusters can still be affordable. Wood/iron combinations keep the price down, yet still...
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