Little things make the difference.
Dress up a plain wooden stair rail by using an ornamental
curtain finial. Simply screw into place. You'll find finials
to be reasonably priced, so you may want to use more than
one. I like to put one at the entrance or bottom of the
stairs and one at the top of the stair landing.
There are loads of finials to choose from, the selection
is endless. When trying to decide which finial is right
for you and your stair rail, remember to think about your
personality, how you want to reflect it and what would make
you smile every time you climb those stairs. If you consider
yourself the traditionalists, go with a pineapple or acorn
finial, in a brass or pewter finish. If an up-town look
is what you have in mind, add sparkle with a dressy crystal
finial.
Contemporary you say? Chrome or silver may be the right
touch. What about a beautiful fleur-de-lis design in black
iron or imagine how an antique quilt finial would look on
your stair rail. If you'd like to take the more whimsical
approach, use your favorite colors and paint a wooden finial
just the way you want it!
The finial on your stair rail may seem like the tiniest
of details; but paying attention to details like this, will
set your home apart from the rest!
Happy Decorating!
©Donna Jolean 2005 January
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About the Author
Donna is an independent interior designer and has written
numerous articles on her work. Visit her website for more
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