Linear Metal Panel System Highlight of Home Renovation

“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.”

Design Idea, Design Trend, ProjectKiannah VandenbergOctober 20, 2021L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, mixing woods, traditional stairs, traditional stair design, wood tread, handrail, horizontal rail panel, risers, tread, railingComment

Basement Stairway Combines Wood and Metal for Appealing Transitional Look

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.

Stepping up Stair Design With Decorative Stair Brackets

Whether you're building a new home or undertaking a major remodel, if you're a building professional we have a great way for you to add design appeal to a stairway system.

Product NewsIzza Wei-HaasMay 28, 2021L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, decorative stair bracket, stair system, stair design, stair tread, tread, risers, wood bracket, riser bracket

Make This Your Month

National Woodworking Month. National Rebuilding Month. National Decorating Month. Do you think it's a coincidence these three celebrations all occur in April? We don't.

Project, Design IdeaIzza Wei-HaasApril 6, 2021L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, national stairway system month, stair system, wood newel, baluster, handrail, wood handrail, newel, box newel, starting step, tread, riser, moulding

Step-by-Step Tips for Selecting a Stairway System

Here's a bad joke: How do you create a stair system? The answer: One step at a time.

Design IdeaIzza Wei-HaasJanuary 14, 2021L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, stair system, stair anatomy, stair terms, post-to-post, handrail, new post, over-the-psot, handrail fittings, tread, kneewall, stair designer

Fall Home Improvement Project: Replace Your Stairway's Balusters

Ready to change up the look of your home interior before the holidays? We've got the answer! Turn your boring staircase into

Design Trend, Project, RemodelIzza Wei-HaasOctober 31, 2019L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, ironpro, iron baluster, stair renovation, ironpro system, wood baluster, tread, ironpro kit, ironrp level kit, ironpro kneewall kit, baluster

Options. Options. Options.

When it comes to stairway options, L.J. Smith® Stair Systems offers a large assortment of both on-trend and

Tread Appeal From L.J. Smith Stair Systems

Forget the old saying "don't tread on me." We WANT you to step on our Square Nosed Tread Collection! This is a new selection of treads, false tread, and landing tread all featuring square nosing

Product NewsIzza Wei-HaasJune 30, 2018L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, square nosed tread collection, false tread, tread, square nose, plain tread

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