What to Consider When Picking a Staircase Railing

There is one very important element in your home design that makes a big impact: the staircase railing! Obviously the design goes with the style of decoration chosen such as traditional or contemporary, as well as the materials like wood and metal. Having a beautiful railing sets the tone for everything around it. You can go as simple or as ornate as your heart desires. The railing is of course in place for safety reasons and meeting code requirements, but this is a perfect example of form and function working together.

The first step when designing your staircase railing is to determine what material you’d like to use. Each material will have a different stylistic impact on the space. The railing can be intricate such as wrought iron or for a much simpler design, stainless steel cable. If you’d like the space to feel contemporary we recommend glass and for a warm welcoming ambiance, we like wood.

As with any other part of design, safety is of utmost importance. The railing height should be between 30” and 37” inches. That being said, this does not affect the impact of your beautiful railing.

If you’re feeling more ambitious with your design efforts, an easy way to further elevate your railing is to bring in a combination of materials. Combining the warmth of the wood and the strength of the wrought iron works to create a sophisticated design space. In the case of floating staircases we suggest a light railing to compliment the light open feel.

In order to find a contractor to make the wrought iron railing we suggest looking for someone in your area. Hopefully you will be able to find a reference list such as this.

What kind of wood you choose for the railing is also an important aspect. Different woods have different characteristics and it is important to know what they are before making a decision. you need to take into account durability, resistance to water, grain pattern, and stain. This is a helpful guide with the pros and cons of some of the most common woods used for railings.

The fact of the matter is that staircase railings are as personal as the style of your attire, but just as versatile as well. Choosing the kind of railing will most likely be based on the homes style and therefore be decided when designing a home, but in the case of remodeling or any other House Redo, you can choose the style you want your new look to move in. This will help you set the tone as you go forward, one small step toward a beautiful home.

Ofelia ChiavacciOctober 25, 2019Railings, Floating staircase, Wrought iron, Stainless steel cable1 Comment