While undertaking the construction of a new staircase or even if you are servicing an existing staircase, the handrail has a dual role of practical use and a defining feature of the interior design of your house. In Barrie whether your architecture is conventional and traditional or modern and progressive there is always a way to enhance your stairs and its railings with special and rather individual handrail designs. Below you will find a brief overview of advanced and unique handrail shapes and styles that can enhance your Barrie staircase.
**1. Custom-Made Designs
Staircase handrails that have been made to the client’s specifications allow a house to have a unique feature. Making a handrail with a local designer or craftsman is flexible to the owner’s requirement and visually appealing to the house. More elaborate details can be inlayed on the surface, it can also have shapes that are requested by the client or made to order, and the materials used for making it can also be chosen by the buyer. Whether you go for the more elaborate Barrie traditional designs or the smoother, more streamlined contemporary designs, a bespoke handrail can be made to harmonize with the Barrie home’s architecture.
**2. Glass Handrails
The best examples are the transparent types of the handrails that will not only complement the décor of your staircase but also provide unusual and interesting views. There are no metal frames with glass handrails for a number of reasons but foremost is the desire for a light, open feel in a home that is popular with Barrie homeowners. There are no obstructions in the glass, thus the hall is filled with natural light, providing the place with an openness. Another advantage of glass handrails is that they are non-porous and very easy to clean, albeit once in a while professional wiping down may be needed in order to have the handrail return to its translucent state.
**3. Cable Railings
Cable railings are perfect if one wants to produce a rather simple and uncluttered image. Post-and cable design This design involves the use of steel cables that are suspended from post giving the modern industrial look. Cable railings give a smooth look and do not interfere much with the appearance of the staircase to be crafted. The are very resistant and do not rust easily and this is good for the climate in Barrie. Cable railings perfectly fit those houses with an open layout or when the owner wants to underline the spirit of modernity.
**4. Mixed Materials
Handrails can be designed and made using a number of materials, and the use of more than one can create a good design. Some people believe that blending wood with metal or glass or even a stone look pretty cool. For example, wooden handrails with metal spindles or glass portions may create an atmosphere of warm and, at the same time, modern interiors. In the same way, a stone handrail can be also used with metal brackets for more industrial appearance. Flexibility is therefore created and is advantageous because you can design to suit the style of your Barrie home.
**5. Curved Handrails
Curving or bending handrails are more refined and give a great appearance to a staircase. That continuous line, no matter how gentle or strident, will tighten and enhance the continuity of the stairs as a fluid development and can be made as a splendid emphasis. Curved handrails are especially appropriate in houses with flying or spiral steps where they can easily blend into the probably curved architecture. Concerning materials, it is possible to have the customized curves on wood, metal or even glass which are functional and aesthetical.
**6. Ornate Metalwork
When it comes to style, intricate metal handrails are as traditional as they come or as retro as one might prefer. There are uniquely designed scrolls, filigree and wrought iron designs that can be incorporated into a staircase to give it that perceived elegance. This is usually a bespoke design and an excellent example of how the general layout of a Barrie home can be incorporated into a handrail. Iron handrails are strong and can also be painted in any colors and many finishes to smoothen them to suit your house interior.
**7. Floating Handrails
A floating handrail has the handrail installed directly to the wall and most times looks as if it is floating in the air. These designs do not include the use of ordinary posts and brackets hence making the appearance to be elegant and neat. The fixed railing may float or may be embedded on the wall and can be constructed of wood or metal; these are suitable for modern houses in Barrie. They also make it possible to offer simplicity that helps to highlight the lines and form of the staircase.
**8. Integrated Lighting
Incorporation of lights in to your hand rails can help in providing safety on the stair cases as well as the beauty of the hand rails. LED lights can be installed at the handrail or the stair treads allow giving lights that would enhance the appearance of the stairs and at the same time provide adequate lighting. Advanced forms of integrated lighting can be most useful in providing impact at night as well as an artistic outlook to your Barrie home.
Conclusion
Personally selecting the handrail designs for your Barrie stairs and railings can take that area and refurbish the looks of your home completely. No matter if you choose to have a bespoke design, glass and cable or both, the handrail chosen will be able to enhance the character and beauty of your staircase. With some time and a look at the various designs, one can have the kind of stairs that complements their house or even adds to the aesthetics, depending on the house’s style.