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updating floating stairs

last year

These are the floating stairs currently, looks a but dated .. looking for ideas to update the railing to give it a bit modern look

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Maureen

last year

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Endless options if replacing completely and search ”open staircase“ in Pinterest. Idea below for example is light and airy.

Can’t see how feasible only a railing update could be, but an inexpensive option might be painting.

If going that route, suggest replacing traditional table/art on staircase wall and adding modern art (with the right proportions) centered above couch. Incorporating any update is key so choose things that pull the entire space together, including staircase.

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Joseph Corlett, LLC
last year
Looks like the builder had the guy who built the deck out back build these. That is the cheapest, fastest, guardrail on earth. I'd start there.
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kandrewspa
last year
We just replaced a railing in our house that was exactly like this. As JC said, it was a very cheap way to build one. There are so many options. It is really expensive work to have done because it requires skill and precision (it's finish carpentry, not rough carpentry), so be sure to get a good contractor and don't accept the lowest bid.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
FYI not floating but I agree a new railing will instantly upgrade the look
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Demax Staircase&Railing
last year
Please choose the new black metal railing.
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last year
How many tens of thousands of dollars is your budget?
flopsycat1
last year
Looks like there is a baby gate at the top. If you have young children, please avoid horizontal coomponents.
Soumi Bardhan
Original Author
last year
What do you mean by horizontal components. I do have two toddlers
acm
last year
vertical railings, not horizontal, to avoid climbing...
Soumi Bardhan
Original Author
last year
Thanks , i will definitely get that checked out ..
flopsycat1
last year
Yes, toddlers love to climb. You’ve got your hands full watching two!
RedRyder
last year
@kandrewspa gave you a few great options, but the last one fits your safety needs (I.e. you have little ones). Dark railings will update the house immediately. You can also look into different wrought iron designs.

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