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Change Up The Look

Swapping Out Balusters Easy, Impressive Project

A little change can make a big difference, which is what Liz Roth discovered when she changed out her stairway’s balustrades.

After 12 years in their home, the family's style had evolved to a cleaner, more contemporary aesthetic. They decided it was time to replace their ornate balusters in favor of a simpler design with straight balusters.

“That idea blew out the window when we saw the vast and unique selection of balusters offered by L.J. Smith Stair Systems,” says Roth. “The fresh styles opened our eyes to unique possibilities we hadn’t previously considered. In the end, we went from ornate swirls on our balusters to these wonderful large stand-out ovals.”

To further update the look of their stairway, the Roths had their newel posts and handrail painted black, to match the low sheen black of the new balusters.

During this project, Roth discovered what many homeowners across America have found out—that swapping out balusters can give new life to a stair system.

“We didn’t have to tear down the stairway and start from scratch to get the look we wanted,” says Roth. “The baluster replacement and stair system painting went quickly and was affordable. This project is a great example of how people have choices when it comes to upgrading an existing home. Their styles change. It’s good to know that our stairways can change with those styles!”

L.J. Smith products—including wooden and ornamental iron balusters, stainless steel cable and tube infills, metal panels, newel posts, hand rails, and accessories—are all defined by their unique designs, uncompromised durability, and good looks. LJSmith.com

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