Choosing a railing for your staircase may not seem like the biggest decision in the world, but it’s still a pretty important choice. There are many factors to consider before you choose a railing- where it will be located, who will use it, who will see it, etc. Before you choose … [Read more...]
Why Safety is Important When Having Custom Staircases Designed
Of the home’s 3 primary centres of risk - the kitchen, the bathroom and the stairway - the stairway is the most often overlooked. But it shouldn’t be. Falls account for more than 1/3 of all fatal injuries in the home each year and the majority of those occur on the stairs. In … [Read more...]
How to Tell Whether Circular Stairs Would Work in Your Property
A circular staircase with its wide sweeping motion is a glamorous addition to any home. At Stair Star we specialize in creating compelling one-of-a-kind circular stairways crafted from the finest materials and designed to dovetail seamlessly with your existing decor. However, as … [Read more...]
How Do Modern Stairs Differ to Traditional Stairs?
Just as there are traditional and modern kitchens and traditional and modern bathrooms and bedrooms so too are there both traditional and modern stairs. The style you choose for the stairway in your home will be dependent on the overall aesthetic at play. A traditional staircase, … [Read more...]
Industry Accreditation to Look Out for When Comparing Stairs Manufacturers
Stairs aren’t something everyone does well. And that’s important to note because stairs have the potential to be perhaps the most dangerous component of a home if they’re poorly designed, engineered or built. In order to ensure your new stairs are done properly start to finish … [Read more...]