Choosing Balusters or Spindles for Your New Stairs

The stairway in your home is often more than just a functional architectural element that gets people from one floor to another (although it can be that too). It can be a beautiful way to make a statement about your style, and help to complement your other home décor. This piece of steel home décor can be a focal point or fade into the background, but no matter what you want it to do, the first step in getting that perfect staircase is choosing the right stair railings.

Creating a Work of Art
The stair railings are a critical piece of any building project. Whether you are designing a new home or you are simply remodeling the staircase in your existing home, the railings are your way of expressing your style and turning the staircase into the work of art that you want it to be. That’s why it’s important to start your project at a place where you can see a wide variety of different options, such as the steel supermarket at Wasatch Steel. There you can find every variety of baluster—also known as railings, the vertical spindles that make up the majority of a stair project and hold the handrails—and get the ones that are perfect for you.

Decide on the Function of the Stairway
In order to choose the right steel stair railings from Wasatch Steel, you must first know what you want the function of the stairway to be. Do you want it to be the focal point of the room? Do you have another focal point and you need the stairway to complement other elements? Once you know that you can determine whether the minimal appearance of simple balusters will suffice, or if you want to create a dramatic look with the design of your stair railings.

Look at Several Railings
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to stair railings, it’s something that should be customized for each home. Before you decide one a design, it’s important to look at several different options so you can get the exact one to fit your style. You should examine all types of designs, including straight, rounded, hammered, twisted, baskets, scrolls, ribbons, shapes, and hollow designs. You can find pre-made designs, or even work with the people at Wasatch Steel to create your own unique look if needed.

Combine Different Balusters for a Unique Look
Another option that you have is to combine two or more balusters to make a style statement. You might decide that you want to have stair railings with clean geometric shapes, such as squares or rectangles, then combine those with whimsical scroll designs every fourth or fifth railing to break it up visually. You can also create custom panels that include more intricate designs and install them in areas designed to draw the eye, such as at the top of bottom of a staircase, or in the center of a railing that overlooks another room.

Creating the perfect staircase is just another part of creating the right décor and architectural aesthetics for your home. Adding your own personality to your staircase is easy when you have a wide variety of styles to choose from at Wasatch Steel.

4 Trends in Steel Décor for Your Home & Business

Steel has become one of the most commonly used metals in the world today, and one of the reasons it is so popular is because it is a very versatile metal. Steel has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios, making it perfect for a variety of heavy duty jobs, but it can also make a great decorative piece around a home or business building. If you have been looking for the perfect way to add flair to your home or your office, consider these decorating tips to help bring a room to life.

1. Create Steel Accents

There are literally hundreds of ways you can use steel to accent different areas of your home, from more traditional accent pieces to more modern or abstract. Here are some of the ways you can incorporate it into your style.

• Build a new stair railing that includes a special design with spindles and balusters from Wasatch Steel. You can find a range of architectural styles, including simple geometric shapes, plain metal, floral accents, ornate and intricate designs, and more. You can also mix steel spindles with wood handrails and balusters to give the staircase some added depth. 
• Replace the handles on your interior and exterior doors with a new color of steel hardware from the steel supermarket. It’s amazing what a difference this small detail can make. 
• Add hardware to your cabinets, or replace existing hardware. Again, this simple addition, even if it’s just a basic design, can really accent your cabinets.

2. Add Metal Lighting
If you want to bring a room to life, one of the best ways is to improve the lighting. A beautiful metal chandelier or ornate hanging light fixture made with materials from Wasatch Steel can make large areas seem a little more cozy, while simple, basic metal lighting accents in smaller rooms can give it a clean, comfortable look without being overcrowded. Look at wall sconces, hanging light fixtures, spotlights, and more when you shop for steel home décor.

3. Create Unique Accent Areas in Each Room
Not very many people think about different ways they can accent an entire room with metal. Rather than having four walls and a ceiling that are all covered in drywall and paint, think about adding metal panels to the ceiling instead. In large rooms with high ceilings, metal roofing can create a feeling of grandeur, while in smaller spaces it can make the room seem cozier by reflecting the light. If your home is more modern, a steel ceiling can create a great “industrial” appearance. Or create a backsplash in the kitchen with steel from Wasatch Steel. You can also use metal to create picture frames, or decorative art pieces that you can hang on the walls to add a new dimension to the room.

4. Metal Signage
Another great way to incorporate metal in your home or business is to create metal signage. On your home, that could be a shiny steel house number, or a sign that has your family name on it. You may also want to cover large walls around your entryway with metal wall art. For your business, getting a steel sign is a great way to draw customers in. Metal can give your business a rustic feel, a modern feel, or a sophisticated and classy feel depending on the color and style of the sign.