Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Twisted



Nice stair design, it is very popular here in the NE. A Twisted Volute starts a graceful climb up to a twisted 180° transition and up and across the upper hallway balcony.



Great view of the 2nd to 3rd stair and the twisted 180° transition of the level handrail to the upper stairs. It then wraps around the upper balcony and dies into the wall.

Beaded Octagon Newel Post




Good example of a beaded panel octagon newel post and a twisted rail cap and a nice turned cap.



In this view you can see the large amount of outward turn, this adds to a graceful twist.


Here is a view from the back side of the handrail system.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Custom Octagon Newel Posts


Great view up to a Both hand open stair and octagon newel posts.


Nice close up view of these turned


The upper balcony features square cut turned newel posts.

Friday, November 6, 2015

Cantilevered Stairs




Great view of a well designed staircase and handrail. The volute sure makes an impression as you walk up to the stair in both size and design. Raised panel stair brackets mimic the cantilevered treads from above and tie into the wainscoting on the walls.


In this close up , you can really start to appreciate all the detailing on the stairs and walls, it everywhere.


If one wasn't enough , they stacked another one above it just to make it that much more dramatic.

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Nice Feel


Nice simple elegance is how I would describe this handrail and stair design. Recessed panels of varies sizes add just enough detail to the box newel posts


Looking down the stairwell you can pick up the dentil moulding used as trim under the newel posts caps. The handrail profile is unique but looks very comfortable to grasp on to.


A very inviting foyer with a fair amount detail, I really like the short balusters on the landing.

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Stacked



Great view of the 1st to 2nd floor stairs and handrail systems , featuring octagon handrail caps , 4" wide ,mahogany handrail, custom carvings on the newel posts below the handrail.


  Looking down the hallway you can see how the handrail caps transition from octagon to square as the travel from the 2nd floor up to the 3rd floor. The upper square newel posts also maintain the same carving details on the newel posts.


From the top side you can really see the large a mount of detail in this handrail system, and the amount of engineering need to design the free standing staircase.


Incredible stain glass sky light at the top of the stairwell just adds the perfect finishing touch.


The bottom detail of the newel posts continue through all the way to the 1st floor and is then built into the wall paneling detail...who thinks this stuff up....