Handrails for contemporary staircases are primarily designed to provide stability for any person climbing up, or coming down, a staircase. They are particularly useful for helping to support the elderly, the infirm and the very young, all of whom may require extra assistance and reassurance when ascending or descending complete staircases, or just a few steps.
Handrails are generally mounted directly onto a wall, but they can be supported by posts which are fixed securely into the floor. No staircase should be without some form of supporting handrail, but in cases where Contemporary staircases are very steep, it is essential to ensure that handrails are fitted along the entire length of the stairs.
Contemporary Staircases Handrails - The Choice is Yours
You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding on the type of handrail for your home. Traditionally, wooden handrails feature most commonly in domestic homes; there are a multitude of materials you can choose from should you prefer something different.
1) Wooden – Wood is popular as it is lends its versatility to a variety of designs, from traditional to contemporary. When you choose wood, your choices are almost endless and you can opt for a painted or a natural finish. If you're going for a natural look, you have the whole spectrum to choose from - from the very lightest to the very darkest, almost ebony, in colour.
2) Metal - Metal handrails in stainless steel, brass, chrome and aluminium are durable, low maintenance and easy to keep clean.
3) Wrought iron – If you're looking for something a little more elaborate (and quite often, more expensive!), these can make quite an impact.
4) Glass – Not a very commonly used material for handrails (but expensive when it is), glass is most often used in ultra-contemporary, open-plan homes. Often teamed with chrome or stainless steel, it helps to create a feeling of space, light and modernity. If your choice is glass, it is imperative that you check with the supplier that it is reinforced, safety glass.
Contemporary Staircases Handrails - Make Sure The Appropriate Fitting
Whatever type of handrail you choose, make sure that you take the decor and feel of your home into consideration first. For example, if you have a cozy, country-cottage style home, a chrome handrail will stick out like a sore thumb!
The handrail needs to complement the staircase and make it look like they were made for each other. It's only a small detail, but touches like this can be the difference between the end result looking great or looking grim.
If you'd prefer to fit your own, you'll find handrails for stairs in almost every DIY store, along with all the fixings and instructions.
Thestaircompanyuk.co.uk not only installs staircases, but also handrail the designing, construction and refinishing as well. They can provide a variety of materials in staircase construction as well as repair an existing staircases and handrils.
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