Guest Blogger #494, Entry #1137, April 30, 2012
Older, historic houses possess a certain kind of unique detail and craftsmanship not found in new construction. If you’re thinking about purchasing a new construction home, chances are, all of the models you have to choose from have very similar features. Finer details are sometimes overlooked for efficiency and cost purposes.
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Luckily, the great thing about owning a home is that it’s completely customizable. And one of the first things people notice when they enter your house is your foyer and your staircase. Who wants a boring, builder-grade railing and staircase? Sure, they’re functional, but they leave much to be desired aesthetically speaking.
You can make your house truly unique from other cookie-cutter homes with a partial or full staircase restoration. If you’re generally pleased with the quality of the stairs themselves, simply replace your standard builder-grade railings with more custom, visually pleasing banisters to spice up your stairs and foyer.
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If you’re really going for a big change, consider swapping out your carpeted stairs for hardwood. A new or renovated wood staircase can completely transform the look of your entrance way, taking it from drab to timeless and chic.
Don Yacovella is a craftsman specializing in Philadelphia stair restorations as well as custom woodworking and staircase restoration.
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