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Modern & Marvelous ENHANCING YOUR HOME WITH A STELLAR STAIRCASE By Lisa J. Gotto
Many times, the first thing a guest will see when entering your home is the conveyance to your home’s upper floor; your staircase. And while there is so much to be said about the utility this feature provides, there is certainly no reason why this feature should not also make a fabulous first impression. For today’s discerning consumers working to construct a new home, the sky is the limit when it comes to stairway ideas and inspiration. So, we did some digging to see what homeowners seem to like and request most often from their builder or architect. Does one of these distinct options speak to your stair style?
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Transitional Metal/Wood Mix
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Corralled Contemporary Many of those traditional metal/wood staircase hybrids sprung from the popularity of farmhouse-modern design. This often airy, open-concept interior style has a way of bringing the outdoors in, if only subliminally. So, it is not surprising that other touches of down-home charm find their way into our residences. Cable railing remains extremely popular as an alternative to traditional spindles, an option that mimics ranch-like corrals, and is a statement-making choice that says maybe you’re swinging for the fences when it comes to style!
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What’s Up? Eastern Shore | July 2022 | whatsupmag.com
With late-era Boomers and Gen-Xers now aging up and trading in their more traditional abodes for homes that offer a fresh take on life that emphasizes personal style and updated functioning, and Millennials who adore design that offers clean and simple lines, traditional strictly-wood staircases are sharing space with hybrid wood and metal staircases. The looks range from impressive and dramatic, to neat and nautical. After all, why choose between two materials you love, when you can have both?
