Upon entering a home, the first thing that catches a persons eyes is your staircase. Your entryway is also, most likely, the first and last impression of your home’s interior. A well designed stairway can make a great first impression. On the other hand, a worn, broken or outdated stairway may have the opposite effect.
Stairs & Railings are Most Likely the Finest Pieces of Permanent Furniture in Your Home.
There are many ways that a homeowner can improve their stairways that could add value to your home. Here are a few from a Stairway Pro, Brandon Rogers – Owner and Operator of Stairways By Rogers:
1. Repair/Replace broken balusters, rails or even treads
Stairs start to separate after 15 or 20 years, and kids and pets can damage balusters and railings. It is important to repair, tighten or even replace broken parts of you stairway system to ensure safety for your family.
2. Replace outdated balusters
Exchanging your balusters is a quick and easy way to enhance your stairway. Removing outdated wood balusters and replacing them with either new modern wood balusters or elegant decorative iron balusters to give it a fresh new look.
3. Trade old carpet for wood treads
Removing old carpet from the stairs and replacing it with overlaid oak treads and risers will definitely enhance the look of your stairway. Old, dingy carpet can be a turn off for home buyers, and wood is also much easier to clean.
4. Replace dated iron railings
Removing dated iron railings and replacing them with new custom built wood railings and posts can make a huge difference in your stairway. There are a large variety of different newel posts that will give your stairway that wow factor.
5. Go Custom
If your stairway is completely outdated, broken or just plain dull, you might want to consider a custom stairway. You will get to choose everything from the type of wood to balusters and posts, while also being part of the entire design process. With a completely custom stairway you can truly make it one of a kind!
While some of these enhancements can be done by the homeowner it is always smart to go with a PRO and get things done right the first time! Check out some of the work our friends at StairwaysByRogers have done……we will guarantee you’ll be impressed.
