Making Pretty Spaces Staircase Build

Jennifer Gizzi with @makingprettyspaces is an expert when it comes to interior design and DIY home projects, so when she decided she wanted to completely renovate her staircase and balcony, she knew exactly where to turn.

Jennifer reached out to L.J. Smith last year after deciding to completely demolish her current stairway. After many planning discussions and a few design changes, her space is finally complete. Read below to learn more about her project.

The Plan

Jennifer was never a fan of the curved staircase in her entryway. So, when she got the idea in her head to completely demolish it, she jumped at the opportunity. Completely tearing down the old staircase, Jennifer planned to create an L-shaped and more modern staircase in her space to match the rest of her home.

Products Used

Jennifer worked very closely with the team at L.J. Smith to determine the best products to create the modern staircase that she envisioned. After many phone calls and emails, she decided on our most popular handrail paired with our sleek Iron Balusters. Check out all of the specific products she selected below.

Finished Space

This project was no small feat, but Jennifer and her team did an incredible job and the finished space reflects their amazing renovation skills. From the initial demo of the old curved staircase to the structural build of the new space, the project went perfectly to plan and Jennifer is left with a beautiful modern staircase that is exactly what she was hoping for.

“The stairs and done, the stairs are done! I’ve been waiting on getting the perfect styling pieces to show you a reveal but I woke up this morning and decided today is the day to give you a huge sneak peek.” Stay tuned for a blog post that will outline the entire process, and for even more beautiful images of this new space!


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