Saturday, October 31, 2015

Nice Volute




This volute is just a work of art, as it scrolls into itself, just a large amount of time and effort was put into creating this masterpiece.


In this view the size of the volute really stands out as just a massive piece, maybe 20+ balusters are installed under this monster. Overall all not an outrageous design, but just the pure size of it just  leaves a person in awe of out.


The radius balcony on the landing also adds a great tough, square rail caps on top of turned block top posts is also a design detail that is seen a lot during this period.


Twisted Volute




This twisted volute just makes such a statement in both design and first impression I felt it needed to be shared. A large amount of fall in height allows the volute to make a dramatic twist down to the volute.  Very nice

Box Posts



Very unique box post design and detailing on the handrail system. The triple inset panel is something I haven't see before and is a very nice detail.


A great close up allows you to see the amount of carvings and detail on this starting box newel post.
Think of all the hands that have grab that finial as they made there way up the stairs.

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Sunburst



This stair and handrail system has a very clean and simple look at first glance, but as you study it further a great amount of detail starts to be noticed.


The stairs are not designed correctly for these 180° twisted transitions so they come out a little flat at the apex of the turn. This is caused by not placing the risers in there proper place to allow a smooth downward twisting flow.


The sunburst hardwood floor detail is incredible to see and very difficult to install. Nice close up view of the 180° transition.

180° Stairs





This well designed stair and handrail system sits at the end of the foyer as a 3rd story piece of furniture. Its smooth lines and flowing details make it very appealing to your eye and I'm sure just joy to walk up.


Great view of the highly figured quarter swan white oak treads and the deep red mahagany handrail and balusters.

The radius wainscoting just adds another degree of detail that is often seen in houses of this period.

Friday, October 23, 2015

Twisted Volutes


Nice view of the Twisted Volutes at the bottom of this both hand open stair. 
The square block twisted balusters also offer a ton of detail to the stair.

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Twisted 180° Transitions



A octagon newel post starting post greets you as you walk up to this very nice staircase, 
also featuring a Twisted Rail Cap starting fitting to add a some flare to the entry way.


A great view looking up the balusters, Its a very nice look. 
Also note the detail of the stringer as it transitions into the upper stair.


Here the 2nd floor to 3rd floor stair makes a smooth twisted transition down to the lower floor.