Stairs & Railings

 By definition, stairs and railings have to be practical to fulfill their duty. This does not mean they cannot also be beautiful, embrace the homeowner’s style and exhibit remarkable craftsmanship. Often located near the front entrance, the staircase becomes the centerpiece of the foyer and defines the character of the home. 

  • This cherry landing newel with skirt board moldings demonstrates the skill and attention to detail required for the extensive and intricate interior woodworking for a new home built on Great Diamond Island.
    This cherry landing newel with skirt board moldings demonstrates the skill and attention to detail required for the extensive and intricate interior woodworking for a new home built on Great Diamond Island.
  • The second floor hallway of this Great Diamond Island home has a dramatic bowed balcony with finely reeded painted balusters, and cherry handrail and molding.
    The second floor hallway of this Great Diamond Island home has a dramatic bowed balcony with finely reeded painted balusters, and cherry handrail and molding.
  • This stair and railing system is part of the transformation of a single story barn with hayloft into a two story home. Simple styling matched with painted and stained finishes creates a warm yet contemporary feel. Low VOC finishes are in keeping with the homeowners’ preferences for sustainable building practices.
    This stair and railing system is part of the transformation of a single story barn with hayloft into a two story home. Simple styling matched with painted and stained finishes creates a warm yet contemporary feel. Low VOC finishes are in keeping with the homeowners’ preferences for sustainable building practices.
  • The balcony overlooks the main living space of this renovated home. The railing system enhances the home’s contemporary styling while adding its own subtle geometric pattern to the living space.
    The balcony overlooks the main living space of this renovated home. The railing system enhances the home’s contemporary styling while adding its own subtle geometric pattern to the living space.
  • This unique combination of maple railings and balusters, stainless steel framework, and Douglas fir newels was designed to complement the contemporary interior of a Cape Elizabeth seaside home. Like other design aspects of the home, the railing system retains the openness and of the entire residence.
    This unique combination of maple railings and balusters, stainless steel framework, and Douglas fir newels was designed to complement the contemporary interior of a Cape Elizabeth seaside home. Like other design aspects of the home, the railing system retains the openness and of the entire residence.
  • A spiral stairway winds up to the crows nest of a Scarborough oceanside home. Each stair tread or winder was hand fitted to the custom wrought iron frame. The treads are made from reclaimed pine and coated with a low VOC finish.
    A spiral stairway winds up to the crows nest of a Scarborough oceanside home. Each stair tread or winder was hand fitted to the custom wrought iron frame. The treads are made from reclaimed pine and coated with a low VOC finish.
  • The painted risers of this classic staircase are the perfect contrasting counterparts to the warm patina of the reclaimed pine treads. Set on the intermediate landing, a cozy window seat is finished in white bead board and offers picturesque views across the meadow.
    The painted risers of this classic staircase are the perfect contrasting counterparts to the warm patina of the reclaimed pine treads. Set on the intermediate landing, a cozy window seat is finished in white bead board and offers picturesque views across the meadow.
  • Reclaimed pine flooring leads to the spiral stairway going up and a conventional staircase heading down, both with reclaimed pine treads. The owners incorporated reclaimed wood, FSC certified lumber and low VOC finishes in much of their newly constructed home.
    Reclaimed pine flooring leads to the spiral stairway going up and a conventional staircase heading down, both with reclaimed pine treads. The owners incorporated reclaimed wood, FSC certified lumber and low VOC finishes in much of their newly constructed home.

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