Harmony in Your Balustrade

A balustrade is what you call a group of individual balusters.  It is expected and aesthetically pleasing to keep each baluster uniform.  Otherwise, it would look really funny and someone might have a bad day looking at your odd looking balustrade.  You might also end up having a bad day because someone made fun of them or made snide comments behind your back. (Unless you are total eccentric and could not care less about what people say.)

In any case, assuming you are a conventional homeowner, we want to keep some harmony in elements within the home. Yes, we all know there is a reason for things. Like the fact that a staircase can do without balusters if you wanted it that way.  But why keep the balustrade?

It gives harmony to the staircase and consequently your home.  It gives it that air of grandiosity and taste.  Each baluster is carved out with the intricate design of your choice.  These designs may blend in naturally in to the interior of your home.  However, some have that quality which is unforgettable.  It really depends on you what your intended effect is for your home's interior and overall character.

Moreover, harmony has also something to do with keeping the stuff that works. This allows that flow of positive energy that you want to come naturally from your home.  What does not work is when something gives you that feeling of incompleteness. Having a staircase that is complete with balusters is a harmonizing element in this particular structure.

Traditional Vs. Modern Stair Railings

There are a lot of homeowners who admittedly face this dilemma when choosing their home decor such as stair railings: traditional or modern? Most of them would go for traditional because the designs can stand the test of time. The others go for the modern ones, as they are the kind who want to be more relevant with the contemporaries.

Now don’t fret, this dilemma may be eased in no time. First you have to determine what’s the use of the entire space. Is it a residential space? Is it an office space? These things cover the basic themes so you’ll have an idea if you’re better off with the traditional styles or the modern ones.

Once you have that done, answer this question: What is the kind of impression that you want to give? It’s not enough that you know whether it is a residential space or an office space. You also have to determine  the entire aura of the environment your staircase is at. Is it traditional-looking or is it more modern looking? What are the materials that surround it? What is the room’s “general look”? Your stair railings need to be faithful to the theme of the entire space so that it won’t look like a sore thumb.

Here’s a quick tip: for those who are not fond of changing styles, go with traditional, if you’re not, then go for modern. Just remember that your stair railings have to be made of strong material; something for long term.