Staircase Design

The majority of people assume that the point of a staircase is to get from point “a” to point “b”. The focus is normally on the functional aspect of staircases and railings. The steps are for climbing and the railing is for holding on to so that no falling takes place. Yet, the truth is, while a staircase design should and must be practical, it can also be beautiful, artistic and expressive of the homeowners’ personality. A staircase design can be created especially for each and every individual. A custom staircase design cannot be created by just anybody. It takes special talent, expertise, and craftsmanship to understand the ins and outs of staircases and railings. One company that specializes in this craft is Tom Binger Trim Rail & Stairs who has experts in the areas of cabinetry, furniture-making, fine wood working, model building, and the artistic ability to create ornate staircase design options and molding designs. While they can install simple traditional stairs if the customer desires, they also offer many more creative options and can take the clients’ suggestions when it comes to design as well. Some of the staircase design options include an elliptical layout, a circular design, freestanding steps, single-open-under stairs, a spiral staircase, and the straight typical layout that is often seen in homes. Because they understand that each client has different style preferences, they offer many different wood tones. The type of wood plays a role in what color (lighter versus darker) the staircase is. The company uses a variety of types of wood including maple, cherry, oak and some other exotic woods that are very hard to come by. The type of wood used impacts whether the stairs have a  smooth, or textured feel. The wood can feel harder or softer depending on the wood type.In the company’s “Gallery” section of the website, customers can see a variety of photos of the quality work done by Tom Binger Trim Rail & Stairs. The photos are taken from a variety of angles to show the staircases and railings from a variety of points of view. They show that to add interest, wooden stairs can be designed with two tones of wood rather than just one. There are pictures that show that shifting directions in the stairs can save space or add variety to a home’s layout.


One feature of Tom Binger Trim Rail & Stairs that really makes them stand out is their attention to detail. The believe that the tiniest most minute details are what make the difference between an average staircase design and one that is extraordinary and warrants a lot of attention. They put effort into small details such as the carvings on the hand railings, the finish sanding, the spindles (which can be round or square), the trim work, molding and the list goes on. Not only does this company put a lot of effort into the details when it comes to staircases and railings, but all of their furniture and projects.

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