Sometimes, all it takes is seeing some beautiful inspiration to kick-start a large home improvement project. That is exactly what happened to homeowners Bob and Kathy Quarforth. Read all about their beautiful staircase transformation.
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Creating a clean, on-trend look when replacing or installing balusters has become a priority for many designers and builders. L.J. Smith Stair Systems has listened to the needs of their customers and has made that goal even easier to attain by developing a brand new Concealed Iron Baluster Installation Kit.
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Traditional and modern staircases are beautiful, but what about the occasional unique staircase? Today, many staircases are designed with modern trends and neutral colors, but a few eccentric designers had other plans for their staircases. Take a look below for some of our favorite unique staircases that we have seen throughout the past year!
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New product trends are always changing, and the stair industry is evolving with the ever-changing landscape of interior design. From regional trends to homeowner preferences to interior design influencers, we have seen many updates to traditional products and a mix of new innovative designs that still compliment the traditional design of a staircase.
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Earlier this year, Kate Rumson with the Real Houses of IG contacted Novo Building Products to assist in the building of her new home. This home has been in the works for the past two years and is on its way to being completed in the next few months. However, this isn’t just any ordinary home build. Kate decided to build this home with the help of her 2 million Instagram followers.
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Sometimes, all you need to revitalize a staircase are the details. For Erika Ward, that meant swapping out the old and outdated Newel Posts and Balusters with products that matched her homes design.
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If you are like many of us at L.J. Smith, you like to take any chance you can to decorate your home for the holidays. With Valentine’s Day approaching, it is the perfect time to whip out some beautiful and festive decor to spice up your home. The easiest way to decorate your space this month is to decorate the focal point of your home: your staircase!
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Sometimes, the simplest solutions can be the best solutions. That was the case for Cait Pappas with @nestoutwest. Cait has been a partner of L.J. Smith since 2017, and when she moved into her new home, she knew she needed L.J. Smith Stair Parts in her new space.
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Every year, Novo Building Products participates as a sponsor in the One Room Challenge. This event features 20 designers that take up the challenge of renovating or redesigning a room in their home over the course of 8 weeks. Each week, the audience receives an update on their social media about the progress of the room, along with the products they are using.
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2021 was a year of many changes and unexpected turns, but with it came an array of home trends and projects that have soared past many others we have seen. While we have loved each and every project from the past year, we can’t share them all, so below are our top 5 favorite projects from 2021.
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Earlier this year, Kate Rumson with the Real Houses of IG contacted Novo Building Products to assist in the building of her new home. This home has been in the works for the past two years and is on its way to being completed in the next few months. However, this isn’t just any ordinary home build. Kate decided to build this home with the help of her 2 million Instagram followers.
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Add together end-to-end all the finger-jointed material made in just one year by Bill Blanchard, Dave Sell, and Chuck Woods, and you could go from Portland, Maine to Vancouver, Canada. Located at our L.J. Smith company headquarters in Bowerston, Ohio, each of the men fabricates finger jointed rail stock. Together, they've been making this important stairway component for decades.
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If you’re a parent, you know picking a favorite child is a no-no. At LJ Smith, we feel like the “parent” to hundreds of projects that take place with our products every year. And even though it may be a “no-no,” we’ve picked five of our favorite projects to share with you.
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“The horizontal metal panel system was a game-changer,” says Hanna, who resides in Auburn, Ala. “This stairway and the accompanying railing system allowed us to accomplish what we dreamed of. It’s the most impactful part of our entire interior renovations project.”
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Creating a clean, on-trend look when replacing balusters just got easier. L.J. Smith® Stair Systems has introduced a new Concealed Iron Baluster Installation Kit, making it simpler for homeowners to tackle the DIY project of installing half-inch hollow square iron balusters.
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September is an interesting month. Traditionally associated with "back to school," it also has the distinction of being Baby Safety Month, National Home Furnishings Month, and Shameless Promotion Month. We're tackling each of these specialty celebrations to show you how L.J. Smith ties in!
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For homeowners and experienced DIYers Jamie and Jamison Rantz, a mixture of Hickory and iron proved the winning combination for their basement stairway. Following the popular trend of mixing woods and metals in the home, the Rantz family got exactly what they wanted --- a transitional look that's not too modern and not too traditional.
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Add together end-to-end all the finger-jointed material made in just one year by Bill Blanchard, Dave Sell, and Chuck Woods, and you could go from Portland, Maine to Vancouver, Canada. Located at our L.J. Smith company headquarters in Bowerston, Ohio, each of the men fabricates finger jointed rail stock. Together, they've been making this important stairway component for decades.
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