Home Renovation - Stairs & Stairways
Home Remodeling - Planning & Design in 1927
Stairway Design & Planning
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Stairs & Stairways IntroductionTHE stairway is usually the central feature of the hall or living room, and must be judiciously selected to be in harmony with the architectural treatment of the dwelling. The variety of arrangements is endless as each must be solved to meet individual requirements. Always … MORE>>> |
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Stairway U1700FOR real charm and beauty a winding stairs cannot be excelled. The additional cost will be more than offset by the added character and satisfaction, not to mention the practical features of compactness and ease of ascending. This design is essentially Colonial, but is often used … MORE>>> |
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Colonial StairwayThis C*olonial stairway* is very impressive and will create an atmosphere of elegance and harmony in a suitable reception hall. It can be modified somewhat by omitting the spandril and soffit panels. This will eliminate all straight and curved panel work, but still retain the … MORE>>> |
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English Design StairwayA WELL proportioned stairs which shows influence of English design. The unusual feature is the hand rail mitered into the newel cap. For this construction rail U1856 only can be used as the other rails will not miter properly with the newel. Any changes in … MORE>>> |
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English Style StairwayTHE sturdy lines of English architecture are faithfully retained in this beautiful stairway. Made of Oak, properly finished, it will give a lifetime of satisfaction and good service. The plan can be altered to fit any desired arrangement and a sketch indicating your proposed layout, ... MORE>>> |
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Colonial Style StairwayTHERE is a delicacy of line to a Colonial stairway which makes it ever pleasing and attractive. This is one of the simpler designs very economical in construction though substantially made. Other finish in the home should be in keeping, and many attractive Colonial doors, ... MORE>>> |
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Colonial Stairway With Central HallTHE large central hall is an attribute of the Colonial home, the main feature of which is the stairway. As it carries the first impression of the interior it should be well proportioned with graceful lines. This design is true colonial and admirably … MORE>>> |
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Stairway for a Small American Design HomeFOR the modern American small home this room end design is very pleasing and practical. Pleasing because of the nicely balanced proportions, and practical because of its location, simple construction and bookcase pedestal, which eliminates newel, rail and balusters, serving a … MORE>>> |
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Concealed StairwayThis design has all the appeal of an open stairway and yet is partially concealed. The attractive arches give it real character and the layout shows that compactness which is so desirable for the average small home. A spacious window on the landing provides ample light … MORE>>> |
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Artistic Colonial StairwayDECIDEDLY unusual is this artistic Colonial stairway. It is designed to be used in a living room with corresponding arched opening on left side of fireplace. Except for the first two steps, this is a plain box stairway, very simple to install, and is especially … MORE>>> |
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Continuous Handrail Colonial StairwayTHE charm of this Colonial stairway is the continuous hand rail ending in the graceful turning of a volute. The brackets under the treads emphasize delicate lines so characteristic of this period. These brackets can also be used on any of the open string … MORE>>> |
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Buttress StairwayThis panel buttress stairway is suitable for English or modern American homes. The complete absence of balusters and hand rail makes it easy to keep clean. The layout is very compact and this design should never be made with more than seven risers on the first … MORE>>> |
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Pretentious StairwayMOST of the smaller modern homes have eliminated the stair ball and opened the stairway directly into the living room. This permits the use of a more pretentious design as illustrated, and the addition of a bookcase in space which is otherwise not utilized, combines beauty … MORE>>> |
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Stairway With Seat & Phone NicheEditor’s Comment: Considering how new the telephone was in 1927 this is really an innovative design. It’s good to have a comfortable place to sit while talking. No one could have imagined what the telephone would morph into 80 years. My Android … MORE>>> |
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Colonial Staircase With Waxed WoodTHIS Colonial design shows a variation of the usual finishing treatment. The wood is finished in its natural color and waxed to show a soft grain. Pine, Birch or similar close grained woods are used in this manner. This stairway will also be … MORE>>> |
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Panel Effect American Style StairwayTHE unusual panel effect is a distinctive feature of this stairway. It is well adapted to English or Modern American interiors and can be used in hall or living room. The first run should not exceed 9 treads and risers, and could be 7 or 8 … MORE>>> |
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Economical English Style StairwayThis attractive design is made up of stair parts which, except for the strings, are usually carried in stock, making it economical in construction. It is suitable for English or Modern American interiors and can be adapted to practically all the plans shown on … MORE>>> |
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Room End Design StairwayOCCASIONALLY the sun porch is made with a higher floor level to accommodate a garage beneath. This room end design is in keeping with such plan, and utilizes part of stairway in an attractive manner to gain entrance to the elevated sun room. When … MORE>>> |
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Standard hallway Design StairwayTHIS is a standard hallway design where dwellings are planned with a grade entrance arranged beneath the platform. This stairway lands near the center of the second floor, permitting the upstairs rooms to be arranged with the minimum amount of hall space. Other newels, ... MORE>>> |