Tricking the eye: How a staircase with a glass balustrade

Tricking the eye: How a staircase with a Glass Balustrade and oak railings can make a room look larger

Before adding staircases or redesigning what you have, a homeowner or commercial property owner must consider design. But how important is design?

A good design will draw the eyes to focus on certain points subconsciously. However, if a staircase design isn't up to standard, the eyes may quickly be drawn to flaws. This is why home and business owners should spend more time perusing designs for stairs than they do on actually sourcing the supplies and materials needed.

Whether installing flared stairs or winder stairs, a glass balustrade staircase has many advantages. It is aesthetically pleasing, and can make a room look larger. This is because natural light can pass through a balustrade made of glass, giving the area a more open feeling since the walls do not appear to be enclosed, even though they are.

It isn't just the appearance that homeowners may like. Did you know that a glass balustrade, as well as being a modern staircase design, has several other advantages? For example, a glass balustrade may provide more lighting because it allows natural light into any size room, instantly making even the smallest room appear bigger and more welcoming to guests who may visit you.

Create a quieter space with stairs and glass

Depending on the thickness of the glass balustrade, it may provide a natural sound break for those households or commercial properties that may attract a good deal of attention and encourage higher foot traffic. This is because sound waves cannot vibrate through glass as they can sheet rock or wood. Thicker glass actually slows down and stops a sound wave. For this reason, glass adds more than elegance to any home where owners also include oak stair parts.

Coupled with the glass, using oak creates a strong dependable staircase whose hand railing, spindles, banister ends, etc, will not fail.

Did you know that wood has been used for centuries in building staircases? Its durability makes it a natural choice, whether creating a home with high riser stairs or graduated steps. If treated with lacquer, oak will not be susceptible to termites or decay as other materials are. For many builders, wood is a first choice because it creates a soft mellow look and feel in a home or even a business.

Adding grandeur and elegance with teak, cherry wood, mahogany, Burma teak, ash, or maple may be an option for staircase railing; however, red oak stair parts may also be a good choice due to the wood's beauty and durability.

Whatever wood a homeowner chooses, regularly maintaining the staircase will ensure your modern or contemporary design stays looking nice year around. Regular dusting with a soft microfiber cloth can keep your banister, spindles and other parts of oak staircases looking like new. A little polish designed for wooden staircases can add lustre to any home and add to the beauty of staircases with balustrades of glass.

From bullnose steps to newel posts, many professional companies can help customers find what they need to build their own magnificent staircases.

Pear Stairs is the leading designer of staircases in the UK. We offer high-quality staircases at competitive prices. For more information, visit www.pearstairs.co.uk