For many years, decorating your home was about finding things that matched one another: from metals to couch colors. However, modern décor encourages mixing different styles of décor together, including different metals. If you’re getting a customized metal staircase, you don’t need to match the rest of your metals to the one you’ve chosen. In… Read more »
If you live in a modern home, chances are that the architectural details inside it are minimal; architects and designers have placed a higher value on function than form in recent years. For many people, the home’s staircase is one of the grandest interior architectural features. If you’ve recently updated your staircase, consider updating the… Read more »
Most of us probably haven’t spent too much time on our staircase, wondering who invented the staircase and how it became a practical form of transportation from one level to another. Staircases actually have a rich history, and although Acadia Stairs develops custom metal staircases to complement your exterior and interior space, staircases have been… Read more »
Whether you’re renovating your home or are in the process of building your dream home from scratch, there is one part of your home that is not only central to the design, but can also pack a sizable punch of style, transforming your home’s look and feel. Instead of going with a traditional staircase, consider… Read more »
Tired of how your home’s exterior looks? Instead of just merely doing your routine spring cleaning this season, there are several other things you can do to spruce up your home while targeting the exterior specifically. Don’t get me wrong. A good spring cleaning will always do you lots of good in terms of the… Read more »
Choosing an exterior metal staircase can create a visually appealing and practical staircase that requires little upkeep and maintenance. When you’re installing a staircase outside, the most important thing to think about is safety, followed closely by design aesthetic. However, required maintenance should also play a part in your decision. Although wood staircases can also… Read more »
Metal exterior staircases are a sleek and modern alternative to wood staircases, giving your home a stylish way to stand out. Although metal exterior staircases conveniently require little to no maintenance for years to come, they do require a protective coating to prevent rusting and corrosion. That’s where hot-dip galvanizing comes in. Hot-dip galvanizing is… Read more »
If you’ve purchased a customized staircase from Acadia Stairs, the next step is decorating the space surrounding it. Often times, the wall of a staircase can be hard to decorate but doing so can add more personality and personal taste into your home. Consider Decorating the Landing If your staircase has a larger landing in… Read more »
Both interior and exterior metal staircases are not only modern, sleek, and visually appealing, they are also easy to maintain. Follow these guidelines in order to keep your customized staircase looking its absolute best. Dusting If your metal staircase gets relatively dusty, which can happen from time to time, be mindful of the materials you… Read more »
Although we typically think of staircases as tools that make our home more accessible, there are extremely famous staircases all over the world that serve as tourist attractions. Many of these staircases are not found near homes at all but in the center of nature. These staircases are breathtaking and, honestly, quite shocking even just… Read more »